Peace-of-Mind Protection
ATV's + Off Road

Beginning July 1, 2015, the province is implementing new changes to ORV and ATV. 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 information on these changes, click HERE.

Smart Ride Safe Ride ATV/ORV Handbook

The Smart Ride Safe Ride handbook outlines the rules and requirements for ATVs and ORVs. It will tell you:

• where you can ride your ATV/ORV
• who can drive an ATV/ORV in Ontario
• the road rules you need to follow
• how to be a safe and responsible ATV/ORV rider

Read the Smart Ride Safe Ride handbook (PDF - 6.16 MB)