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EASTERN REGION HEADQUARTERS MEDIA RELEASES CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT – LARRY
BEECHEY |
KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU SAFE |
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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, 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, 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 -30- FROM: Eastern Region
Headquarters
RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY Tri- Detachment Traffic Partnership - Going Strong (Cardinal, 153 Commercial Vehicles stopped and
checked 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!
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RELEASE: Immediately
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, 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 ; Look under the Highway Traffic Act, 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 -30- |
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