ATVs on Ice in Meredith question

[knowit]

Hi all, coming up to God's country for a few days in Feb. Staying at the Church Landing.
Was thinking of bringing the ATVs to use on the ice. My son has never done that before. Just wondering a few things:

Do I need permit or registration for the ATVs to use them here?
Can we just drive on at the town dock boat ramp?
Is this really safe?


Anything else that you could tell me would be great.

Thanks in advance.

[WeirsBeachBoater]

Must be registered. Yes the ice is safe, in the bay, however use extreme caution. There are open water areas around docks, inlets etc... and thin ice around it. I would suggest tire chains, I had both my atv's out Derby weekend with no issues.

[RLW]

Must be registered..:)I Yep at $73 for the year. The other good suggestion is to have chains as there isn't any snow on the ice to get good traction. One does not turn very easily with out them on the ATV's and UTV's.

[knowit]

Thanks guys. Does NH have helmet laws for ATVs?

Can I register them online or do I need to go to a DMV office for that?

I dont have any chains for them now. Maybe we will have gotten some snow by Feb 15.

[RLW]

Thanks guys. Does NH have helmet laws for ATVs?

Can I register them online or do I need to go to a DMV office for that?

I dont have any chains for them now. Maybe we will have gotten some snow by Feb 15. I sure hope so!!!

Registry on-line?? I have not seen it before. I always register mine at H&K Motorsports on Union St. in Laconia. If you need chains they did carry them there at a modest price. I think I paid $57 a set. About the helmet. Yes they have a helmet law.:liplick:

[ishoot308]

Hey RLW;

Can you change the font size on your post. I need to get my magnifying glass to read your responses! :D

[townsde]

You can register your ATVs at AJs Bait and Tackle Shop in Meredith. If we get snow on the lake you will not need tire chains but then again it wont hurt to have them for safety.

You can access the lake right at the boat ramp at the town docks.

Have fun.

[hilltopper]

[COLOR="Blue"]About the helmet. Yes they have a helmet law.:liplick:[/SIZE][/FONT]

Are you sure about the helmet law? I don't believe an ATV operator on the ice is required to wear a helmet. I don't think a snowmobile operator is either. That being said, I always wear one...

[Mink Islander]

Under 18 you have to have a helmet and eye protection. I don't think there's any exclusion for riding on frozen bodies of water.

[Major problem]

Here's a link to NH's ATV / snomo laws pamphlet:
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/OHRV/2009_OHRV_Laws_Digest.pdf

Please note the valid dates listed. If you're planning to ride in NH after the ice melts be aware that you'll have to re-register in June and NH has a mud-season closure of trails.

There may be a couple more retrictions depending upon your son's age and size of ATV.

[murph]

How think is the ice now? I havent been up there in two weekends because of stuff I needed to get done. Last time i was there, there was 15 inches. Any reports since? this cold weather and no snow is great for ice making.

[Mink Islander]

There was 10-12 inches off the North side of Mink last weekend. With the cold and lack of snow cover, we're making, not losing ice right now. But you need to ask about the specific area you plan to cross. Some parts near the broads locked in two or more weeks later than much of the lake so have much less ice today.