In January of 2022 a new law regarding ATV/APV use in Alaska went into effect. These new rules do not effect ATV/APV use within the city limits of Wasilla.

The City of Wasilla has supported the ability to allow off road use within city limits and continues to do so.  However, in recent years the Wasilla Police Department has seen a marked increase in the use of off-road vehicles (ATV's, dirt bikes, dune buggies and snowmobiles) within the city limits.  We have also received an increase in complaints to the department about the use of off road vehicles within city limits.  With the increased use, there is a larger number of riders who have failed to recognize that there are rules within the City of Wasilla regulating the use of off-road vehicles.

Hours:  8AM to 10PM

Age: 16 with a valid driver’s license, or within 100 feet of a parent/guardian with a valid driver’s license.

Speed Limits: 10 MPH in right-of-way, 5 MPH in parking lots, near pedestrians, and business areas.

Places Legal to Ride:

• Any private or public property with express consent of owner.
• Any rights-of-way if the person holds a valid driver’s license

Places not Legal to Ride:

• In the road or on sidewalks, unless crossing or going around an obstruction in the right-of-way.
• Within the Railroad Right of Way (100’ each side of track), except when utilizing permitted public or private crossings. 

Your ATV must have:

• Headlamp/Headlights visible at 100 feet in darkness
• At least one red colored rear lamp visible at 500 feet in darkness
• Brakes
• Current DMV Registration to be carried when operating vehicle
• Current vehicle insurance, including liability for property damage to be carried when operating vehicle.

You MUST yield to all pedestrian, rail and vehicle traffic.

You MUST wear a helmet.

You can NOT tow a sled or other object unless secured to a rigid bar and with a red reflector.

You can NOT ride in a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the person or property of another.

Penalties for violation:

WMC 10.12.020 Prohibited Operation of Off-Road Vehicles            $50
WMC 10.12.030 Operation of Off-Road Vehicle by a Minor            $100
WMC 10.12.040 Operation of Off-Road Vehicle Without Helmet     $100
WMC 10.12.050 Off-Road Vehicles - Parent Responsibility             $100
WMC 10.12.060 Speeding of Off-Road Vehicle                               $100
WMC 10.12.080 Off-Road Vehicle Equipment                                 $100
WMC 10.12.090 Off-Road Vehicle Towing                                      $100

The following links provide information about all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use:

Wasilla Municipal Code (WMC) 10.12, Off-Road Vehicles (ATVs)