(a) On and after January 1, 2005, no person under the age of 18 may operate an all-terrain vehicle without a certificate of completion of a vehicle rider awareness course as offered or approved by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.
(b) The provisions of division (a) above do not apply to the operation of an all-terrain vehicle on any private or public recreational trail or area or affiliated trail or area operated by any person or entity which has in place a safety program.
(W. Va. Code 17F-1-2)