out of state registration.

[jacksmelt71]

hey guys! im thinkin' of going to the ny get together but i got a question. does anybody know where i can find info. on reg. a out of state atv i want to bring? can you even go on conesus lake with a atv? can you get out there with a atv or should i bring a sled instead? any info. appreciated. thanks in advance! hope to see you all out there. tight lines!!

[Retired ECO]

 Jacksmelt71: I will attempt to keep this simple, first, ATV's in this state require both registration and insurance if operated off a person's property. If your state requires both registration and insurance and you have same then you are good to go in New York. If you don't have either then you would have to contact Dept. of Motor Vehicles (NYS) to find out what your next step would be. If you own a ATV now and don't have both registration and insurance just bring up a ride lawn mower and use that instead of the ATV,  no regulations on lawn mowers!!!! Contact me for more information.

[iceenut]

. If you own a ATV now and don't have both registration and insurance just bring up a ride lawn mower and use that instead of the ATV,  no regulations on lawn mowers!!!! Contact me for more information.
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 Retired ECO:That is a great idea man!!No head-aches or gray areas with the old Wheel Horse on the ice...A little heavy,bulky and slow but definitely has potential .

[piscesman]

I thought you only needed to be registered and not insured.... Need to know before hard water fishing hits. Thanks..............
      Kim

[jacksmelt71]

thanks guys! maine hasnt required insurance yet so i diont have any. does anyone have a contact number or web address to contact the registration office. i dont want to have to put insurance if i dont have to. does conesus lake get alot of snow where a sled would be better than a atv? do sleds need to be registered and insured as well .thanks again!

[Chucker]

I thought you only needed to be registered and not insured.... Need to know before hard water fishing hits. Thanks..............
      Kim

Yep, insurance is required.

[Retired ECO]

 Jacksmelt71: Insurance is required, also the answer on snow, depends on the wind off Lake Erie, you would have to contact someone just before coming to the lake.

[jacksmelt71]

10-4!! thanks for the info. once again! good luck on the hard water!!

[wnybassman]

does conesus lake get alot of snow where a sled would be better than a atv?

Generally the Conesus area does not get THAT much snow, at least as compared to the far western regions of the state.  I have been there a couple times where the snow is deep, but more times than not it is not more than a couple inches.  But as you know, that can all change from day to day.  LOL!!

[jacksmelt71]

thanks man!  i guess ill just huff it! no use just insuring it just for 1 trip! besides im sure a fellow shanty member would offer a ride out if they saw me struggling with the kids w/ me.

[JerryofWNY]

I plan on being there with either a sled or 4x4 and a dogsled. I'd be more than happy to lend a hand getting guys and gear out and back. I'm sure other locals will be willing as well. One thing you might want to bring is your helmets. Anyone riding on a trailer or riding 2 up must have a helmet. That way if I or any other driver doesn't have extra helmets, your party can get out without challenging the system.

[IcePirate]

I believe if you go to the DMV website in NY , it states that every dirtbike , atv etc.., no matter if it's on private property , yours---whatever, the state still recquires you to register them , homeowners insurance will cover the rest , but as you know that law is never policed . Registration & Insurance is definately required if you want to use it for Icefishing , and don't get caught without a helmet , big fine also .