India, May 12 -- With warmer weather on the horizon, New Yorkers are gearing up for outdoor adventures-but before hitting the trails or backroads, New York State officials are urging residents to be mindful of strict regulations on recreational vehicles. Whether it's ATVs, dirt bikes, or snowmobiles stored away since winter, using them improperly could lead to fines or legal trouble.

The list of vehicles prohibited on roads in New York is long, however, the law states, "You cannot register or operate any of the motorized devices from the list below on any street, highway, parking lot, sidewalk, or another area in New York State that allows public motor vehicle traffic. You may be arrested if you do."

The law prohibits driving many out-o...