ATV’s On The Road

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – On May 8th, 2012 at 8:25 pm, a South Bruce OPP on patrol along Kingsway Street in Kincardine noticed a Red Honda All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) being operated on the road. The operator, 25 year old Chris BUSHELL of Kincardine Township was charged with No licence plate and No insurance. The South Bruce OPP is reminding ATV owners and operators of the requirements under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario, Regulation 316/03:

ATV’s can’t be ridden on the highway unless permitted under bylaw; riders are encouraged to check on this with their local municipal office.
Where an ATV is permitted on the roads, the operator must have at least a G2 or M2 licence.
A vehicle permit and proof of insurance are required by law.
Speed limits. An ATV is restricted to 20 km/h where the posted limit is 50 km/h. An ATV is restricted to 50 km/h, where the posted limit is greater than 50 km/h.
An ATV operator must wear an approved helmet on the roadway.
The ATV must be driven along the right edge of the roadway.

Anyone interested in more information can check online at http://www.mto.gov.on.ca

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