New York Laws
Article 48-C - Rules for Operation of All Terrain Vehicles
2400 - Legislative Purpose.

ยง 2400. Legislative purpose. It is the purpose of this article to
promote the safe and proper use of ATVs for recreation and commerce in
this state, to ensure the safety and well-being of all persons
concerning the use of ATVs, to minimize detrimental effects of such use
upon the environment, and to provide a method whereby municipalities
shall consider the designation of appropriate public lands for ATV use
and regulation thereof.