(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On November 15, 2015 members of the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) with two occupants not wearing helmets on Seguin Trail in Seguin Township. At 10:56 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle.
The driver, Garrett BANNERMAN-MAXWELL, 19 years of age from Mississauga was charged and issued a Provincial Offences Notice for Fail to wear proper helmet contrary to the Off Road Vehicle Act (ORVA).
The passenger, Anthony PILLO, 23 years of age from Brampton was charged and issued a Provincial Offences Notice for Fail to wear proper helmet contrary to the ORVA.
Beginning July 1, 2015, the province implemented changes to ORV and ATV’s. These changes include:
Allowing more types of off-road vehicles (ORVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) – including two-up ATVs, side-by-side ORVs and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) – on the shoulder of public roads, where permitted
Mandating that all riders – including drivers and passengers of all ages – wear an approved motorcycle helmet and use a seatbelt or foot rests, where applicable
Children under the age of eight will not be allowed as a passenger on any ATV/ORV operating on-road
Limiting the number of passengers to the number of available seating positions
Requiring compliance labels on all ATVs/ORVs
Clarifying access and exemptions for farmers and trappers and for far Northern Ontario municipalities
For more detailed information on legal requirements for ORV and ATV use, refer to the Off Road Vehicles Act (ORVA) and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), or visit www.mto.gov.on.ca