(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – On March 27th, 2011 at 12:45 am, the South Bruce OPP received a report of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) being driven along Clinton Street South in the town of Teeswater. The person operating the ATV wasn’t wearing a helmet. 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 road 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.
Speed limits. An ATV is restricted to 20 km/h where the posted limit is 50 km/h or less. 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.
Anyone having information that can assist Police with investigations is asked to call South Bruce OPP at 519-396-3341 (Kincardine), 519-881-3130 (Walkerton) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 -TIPS (8477). OPP Dispatch – 1-888-310-1122