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S.A.V.E.

(Snowmobile, All Terrain Vehicle & Vessel Enforcement Team)

East Region

 

 

All-Terrain Vehicles Only Allowed On Certain Roads

Operators Needs to Check Before They Go.

Off-Road Vehicles(ORVs) Are Generally Prohibited

(ORVs include: ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Argos, Rhinos, Gators, Mules, and all similar vehicles)

 

 

With the warm weather, ATV’s are getting out more. ATV operators need to remember to follow the rules.

Rules to Remember:

Always wear an approved helmet.

Never operate an A.T.V. when consuming alcohol.

Always read the instruction manual and follow manufacturer’s recommendations, i.e. Obey warning labels and stickers on the A.T.V.

 Check with the local municipal office or police to ensure what roads are approved. Generally Off-Road Vehicles are prohibited on maintained roads unless the Province or Municipality has passed a by-law approving the use of ATVs on specific roads. It is the responsibility of the operators to find out which roads are approved.

Parents should remember that A.T.V.s ARE NOT TOYS. Children should only use A.T.V.s after having received proper instruction and under direct supervision. Children should operate an A.T.V. that is rated for their age.

Make sure your Off Road Vehicle is registered, plated and insured.

 

Some of the other rules that apply to A.T.V.s operated on approved roads are as follows;

 

The A.T.V.  must be designed for the driver only and passengers ARE NOT allowed.

If operating on an approved roadway the speed limit for ATV’s is 50 kph where the speed for cars is over 50 kph and 20 kph for ATV’s where the speed for cars is 50 kph or less

Head lights and tail lights must be on at all times.

Helmets must be worn.

The operator must follow all the rules of the road, such as signaling all movements

Brake lights are required on all ATVs manufactured after 1998.

The A.T.V. must have 4 wheels and steering handle bars.

The A.T.V. can only be operated on the shoulder of approved roads and may only use the traveled portion of the road if the shoulder is not there or obstructed.

An Off-Road Vehicle licence plate must be displayed and not obstructed on the rear of the A.T.V.

A driver’s minimum G2 drivers licence is required to operate on an approved roadway.

There are many more rules that A.T.V.s must obey on roadways and they can be found on the internet under www.e-laws.gov.on.ca

 

 

Look under the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Regulation 316/03 and the Off Road Vehicles Act for full details.

 

 

If you have any questions feel free to contact me for more information.

 

Thank You

 

Contact:

Randal Haddrall

Provincial Constable                        

East Region S.A.V.E. Team

Media Relations Officer

1-888-236-0897

 

 

 

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FROM: Eastern Region Headquarters               RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY
DE:                                                                      PUBLICATION LE:  April 18, 2007

 

Tri- Detachment Traffic Partnership - Going Strong

 

(Cardinal, Ontario) – In the relentless pursuit of reducing deaths, Traffic Management Officers and members of SDG, Grenville and Leeds County OPP Detachments, with the assistance of the OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) joined forces and focused their efforts near Cardinal on Wednesday and near the International Bridge in Johnstown on Thursday with the following results:

153     Commercial Vehicles stopped and checked
35      Mechanical Inspections completed

15      Commercial Vehicles removed from the highway for various defects/violations

32      Charges that include speeding, seatbelts, log book infractions and other highway traffic act offences. (one charge for defective brakes).

1       vehicle was impounded for excessive speed: 169kmph in posted 100kmph zone.

Note: One tractor trailer unit had loose wheel nuts (could be removed with your fingers), broken and missing springs, inoperative brakes and flat tires.

Due to the increase in major incidents on our highways, drivers can expect to see OPP officers joining forces regularly…so drive safe, be attentive and slow down!



View our releases on www.crimealerts.net
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Contact: Sgt. Kristine Rae
        613-284-4557

 

 

RELEASE: Immediately

                                                                                                         16 April, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

FROM:

S.A.V.E.

(Snowmobile, All Terrain Vehicle & Vessel Enforcement Team)

East Region

 

 

All-Terrain Vehicles Only Allowed On Certain Roads

Operators Needs to Check Before They Go.

Off-Road Vehicles(ORVs) Are Generally Prohibited

(ORVs include: ATVs, Dirt Bikes, Argos, Rhinos, Gators, Mules, and all similar vehicles)

 

 

With the warm weather, ATV’s are getting out more. ATV operators need to remember to follow the rules.

Rules to Remember:

Always wear an approved helmet.

Never operate an A.T.V. when consuming alcohol.

Always read the instruction manual and follow manufacturer’s recommendations, i.e. Obey warning labels and stickers on the A.T.V.

 Check with the local municipal office or police to ensure what roads are approved. Generally Off-Road Vehicles are prohibited on maintained roads unless the Province or Municipality has passed a by-law approving the use of ATVs on specific roads. It is the responsibility of the operators to find out which roads are approved.

Parents should remember that A.T.V.s ARE NOT TOYS. Children should only use A.T.V.s after having received proper instruction and under direct supervision. Children should operate an A.T.V. that is rated for their age.

Make sure you’re Off Road Vehicle is registered, plated and insured.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the other rules that apply to A.T.V.s operated on approved roads are as follows;

 

The A.T.V.  must be designed for the driver only and passengers ARE NOT allowed.

If operating on an approved roadway the speed limit for ATV’s is 50 kph where the speed for cars is over 50 kph and 20 kph for ATV’s where the speed for cars is 50 kph or less

Head lights and tail lights must be on at all times.

Helmets must be worn.

The operator must follow all the rules of the road, such as signaling all movements

Brake lights are required on all ATVs manufactured after 1998.

The A.T.V. must have 4 wheels and steering handle bars.

The A.T.V. can only be operated on the shoulder of approved roads and may only use the traveled portion of the road if the shoulder is not there or obstructed.

An Off-Road Vehicle licence plate must be displayed and not obstructed on the rear of the A.T.V.

A driver’s minimum G2 drivers licence is required to operate on an approved roadway.

There are many more rules that A.T.V.s must obey on roadways and they can be found on the internet under ;

www.e-laws.gov.on.ca

 

 

Look under the Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Regulation 316/03 and the Off Road Vehicles Act for full details.

 

 

If you have any questions feel free to contact me for more information.

 

Thank You

 

Contact:

Randal Haddrall

Provincial Constable                        

East Region S.A.V.E. Team

Media Relations Officer

1-888-236-0897

 

 

 

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