Under a new Florida minors 6 thuru 16 years old who want to ride an ATV or dirt bike on public property must complete an off highway vehicle safety course. 
We believe in this new law. I hope that even those parent who let their children ride on private property also have their kids get the certification.
In 2006, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 555 died while ATV riding. Children younger than 16 made up 111 of those deaths.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported in 2006 that 771 crashes were related to ATVs. More than 680 involved injuries, while 23 were fatal.
Those without their certificates will be charged for a noncriminal infraction and may be fined up to $100, or have their privilege revoked.
Again, the law does not pertain to private property but we would love to see all riders get certification.