ATV / QUAD TRAIL RIDERS - RIDE AWARE

  NOTE YOUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE ONTARIO REGULATIONS:

OPERATION OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS, O. Reg. 316/03

23.  (1)  The off-road vehicle shall not be operated in such a manner as to,

(a)  discharge a contaminant or cause or permit the discharge of a contaminant into the natural environment that may have an adverse effect on the environment or impair the quality of any waters; or

(b)  contravene any conditions, restrictions and prohibitions imposed by any legislation and related regulations enacted to protect the environment. O. Reg. 316/03, s. 23 (1).

(2)  The off-road vehicle shall not be operated in such a manner that it causes or is likely to cause,

(a)  a risk to the safety of any person;

(b)  harm or material discomfort to any person from dust, emissions or noise;

(c)  harm, injury or damage, either directly or indirectly, to any property, flora or fauna; or

(d)  alteration, disruption or destruction to the natural environment, including erosion damage or degradation of the right of way. O. Reg. 316/03, s. 23 (2).

(3)  The off-road vehicle shall not be driven in or through a river, stream or other watercourse on a highway if doing so would or would be likely to alter, disrupt or destroy any fish habitat. O. Reg. 316/03, s. 23 (3).

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