OHV Safety Week
Join the OHMVR Division and its partners for OHV Safety Week, November 14th to 22nd, 2026. As outdoor enthusiasts take to the trails, the OHMVR Division encourages everyone—whether on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), dirt bike, recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV), or 4x4—to prioritize safety and respect for one another. Safety Week's theme “Ride to ride again” encourages all riders to:
- Stay to the Right: When operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on trails, especially in shared areas, always stay to the right. This one simple action makes a big difference in helping traffic flow smoothly and preventing collisions.
- Share Your Knowledge: Seasoned riders, here’s your chance to ensure future generations can enjoy the same thrilling experiences. Help newcomers by sharing tips on safety, trail etiquette, and environmental stewardship.
- Ride Smart: Know the terrain and what to expect, and ride at a speed that is safe for the trail and conditions. Be smart and don’t ride or drive while intoxicated.
- Ride With Respect: Follow posted signs, avoid sensitive habits, and follow “Leave No Trace” practices. Treating the trails, your fellow users, and the environment with respect is key to preserving California’s off-highway areas for years to come.
Several state vehicular recreation areas (SVRAs) will be offering free ATV, ROV, and motorcycle safety classes — a great opportunity to build confidence and skills. For information on the free safety classes, visit rideohv.com for schedules and sign-up information.
Safety Week Event Schedule
- November 21st - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Before hitting the trail, stop by from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM and participate in a fun hands-on T-CLOC activity lead by California State Park staff in honor of OHV Safety Week. Bike and ATV riders should stick around from 10:30AM – 12:00PM to join Carnegie's Family Safety Ride. Discover how you can set you, and your loved ones up for a safe ride before hitting the trail. Then explore the hills with Carnegie staff so your whole family can feel confident riding this unique landscape. Be sure to bring your riding gear, water, and sun protection.
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- November 15th - 10:00am-1:00pm
Swing by our OHV safety outreach trailer located at the Main Day Use Area to learn more about the park resources and how to ride responsibly through fun activities to celebrate OHV Safety Week. For questions contact (831) 638-2065 or Hollister.Hills@parks.ca.gov
- November 22nd- 10:00am-1:00pm
Swing by our OHV safety outreach trailer located at the Main Day Use Area to learn more about the park resources and how to ride responsibly through fun activities to celebrate OHV Safety Week. For questions contact (831) 638-2065 or Hollister.Hills@parks.ca.gov.
- November 14th - Edison Campground
Come and chat with California State Parks staff during OHV Safety Week. Learn about OHV safety and explore helpful resources.
- November 21st - Smith Forks Campground
Come and chat with California State Parks staff during OHV Safety Week. Learn about OHV safety and explore helpful resources.
- November 21st - 10:00am-2:00pm
Join California State Parks staff in celebrating 50 years of Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area. Meet at Main Street Event facility to hear guest speakers, chat about the park’s history, and learn what the future has in store. Stop by the event booths to learn about OHV safety, available safety resources, and try your hand at the 1:24 scale RC crawler course.
- November 21st - 10:00am-1:00pm
Join California State Parks staff at Oceano Dunes SVRA for an interactive OHV Safety Week outreach booth focused on safe and responsible riding. Stop by the booth to learn about OHV safety, explore helpful resources, and participate in a hands-on T-CLOC pre-ride inspection of a mock OHV. Participants can work with park staff to identify common safety and maintenance issues and learn how a quick inspection before every ride can help keep riders and their vehicles safe. Safety information and giveaways will also be available.
- November 14th
Stop by the staging area off Jawbone Cyn Rd. and check out a special outreach booth for OHV safety information, games and prizes. Spin a wheel to win stickers or pressure gauges. Complete an OHV survey to take home a free oil spill kit.
- November 21st
Stop by the staging area off Jawbone Cyn Rd. and check out a special outreach booth for OHV safety information, games and prizes. Spin a wheel to win stickers or pressure gauges. Complete an OHV survey to take home a free oil spill kit.
- November 14th 9:00am-1:00pm
Bring your motorcycle or ATV to participate in the Ride to Ride Again Poker Run for OHV Safety Week. After checking in at the Main Staging area, this run follows an easy two-mile dirt and gravel route and includes five educational stops for riders to learn and practice the aspects of pre/post mechanical inspections. In addition, riders draw poker chips at each stop to score points for prizes awarded at the end of the run. All riders who finish the run will receive a commemorative finisher patch. For more detailed information please visit the Prairie City SVRA | California State Parks website. For questions contact (916) 985-1093 or prairie.city@parks.ca.gov.
The OHMVR Division is grateful to its partners – Tread Lightly! Initiative, California Highway Patrol, California Outdoor Recreation Foundation, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, ATV Safety Institute (ASI), Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA), Motorcycle Industry Council and Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) – for their invaluable support in making OHV Safety Week a success.
