Traffic rules

Operating an ATV in a manner dangerous to the public is illegal.

When operating ATVs in public areas:

• keep to the right when approaching other vehicles
• pass other vehicles on the left
• signal turns when required
• stop for police
• yield to vehicles on your right and pedestrians
• maintain a safe following distance
• drive with due care and attention
• drive with consideration for other people
• maintain at least a 2-metre distance from the edge of the road
• travel in the same direction as traffic when driving at night

Before crossing a road:

• bring the ATV to a complete stop
• all passengers must dismount the ATV
• yield to all other vehicles and pedestrians then, cross by the most direct route

Unsafe practices

When operating an ATV, do not:

• drive at an unsafe speed or over the speed limit (maximum 80 km/h)
• drive in highway medians which are less than 50 metres in width
• drive at night if the headlight and rear lights are not working
• disturb, injure or kill wildlife
• drive animals or birds towards hunters

Criminal Code offences

It is illegal to operate an ATV while you are impaired, even on private property. Not only is it illegal, but also very dangerous for you, your passengers and other riders.

Operating an ATV in a manner dangerous to the public or failing to remain at the scene of a collision (hit and run) is also illegal.