Albertans who use off-road vehicles (PHEVs) like QUADs, off-road motorcycles and side-by-side will have to wear a helmet starting Monday, but some users say the new law isn`t widespread enough. The law states that cyclists must wear a helmet when driving on public land. Those who fail to do so can be fined up to $155. At UTV Canada, we have a lot of discussions about our industry and what would be a game changer for us. Like many enthusiasts, we`ve always dreamed of driving to work in one of our side-by-side demos. Let`s face it, who wouldn`t want to go to DQ for a Strawberry Sundae or the main road in their RZR, Commander or other UTV manufactured, deceived. Well, this dream may have gotten a little closer to reality. Nearly half of the U.S. has laws that allow for road legalization of ATVs and ATVs, with most states allowing each county or city to set its own standards. Last year, legislation was passed in parts of Ontario allowing UTVs on the road. The dealer said he removed his truck in the spring and was driving his Wildcat Trail as a daily vehicle. He also explained that his side-by-side business has grown tremendously, and let`s face it, who couldn`t use a sales boost right now? It increased its sales not only in units, but also in accessories. Each unit would need at least one traffic light kit, one horn kit and DOT tires to be homologated for the road.

This could represent a $1500 increase in accessories for every legal UTV on the road. It is a win-win situation for everyone involved, including the community, that would allow it. I think that would be a huge increase in tourism dollars for this area and could potentially motivate some people to move there. Every time we turn around, we hear about the government restricting driving in different parts of the country. Road approval of PHVs would allow us to recover some of this loss and give us the opportunity to continually enjoy our sport. Never burn household waste, painted or stained wood, plastic or chemically treated paper in the fire of your garden. This practice is not only illegal, but also dangerous and dangerous for you, your family and your neighbors. The by-laws apply to PHEVs such as quad vehicles, side-by-side vehicles and others that are not normally approved for use on the road. So, are backyard homes legal? Yes. Backyard homes are legal as long as they comply with the laws and regulations of the county in which they are located. These laws and burning bans are both introduced for the safety of everyone in the region. Tourism group ATV Ontario has also sent a petition to the government.

President Andrew Ryeland said the new law could lead to new uses for vehicles. Despite the hype, the Ontario Provincial Police is warning drivers to use single-seaters wisely and side by side. But there is still something missing. The good news is that the V8-powered Raptor is coming at some point, and despite some confusion this morning, it will be legal on the road and won`t be limited to off-road driving. NSW residents do not need a permit for a fireplace or barbecue in the yard. Fireplaces and grills can only use dry-seasoned wood, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas or cooking fuel (including a small amount of firelighters). Anything that causes excessive smoke is not allowed. NorthernOntario.travel published an article on the changes in their province since the legalization of SxS in Ontario last year. You can read the article here. ATV liability insurance is mandatory for any ATV driver who takes his vehicle on public roads or roads or drives it on public land. Personal liability insurance protects you: CheckIn in case you accidentally injure someone. CheckIn in case you damage a person`s property.

Other laws apply to PHEV drivers. Regardless of the designation of the land, the use of PHEVs may be restricted under the Alberta Forest and Grasslands Protection Act during periods of high risk of forest fire. Large areas were completely closed to the use of PHVs in the summer of 2017 as part of this legislation. Even under the Public Lands Administration Regulations, it is a criminal offence to operate an ORV in or near most water bodies. Many species of fish in Alberta spawn in shallow streams covered with gravel. The use of ORV in these streams can easily destroy fish or their spawning habitat. It is illegal. “People are more likely to drive side by side on the road to pick up their mail or maybe to the local supermarket.” Now that the law has been passed in Canada, it should be easier to replicate it in other provinces.

It is possible that there are other regions in Canada that are currently working on this as we speak. My research shows that Quebec has areas where it is testing this bill. So let`s work together and stop reinventing the wheel. At UTV Canada, we want to get involved and support this process as much as possible. If you know of a group that is currently working to make PHEVs legal on the road, please share this information with us so we can promote and spread the word. Feel free to send me an email with all the information you have about it. And let me know if anything is going on in your area. what you are doing and what obstacles you and your riding group are encountering.

Let`s go out and change something! Note: The definition of “road” includes ditches along the roadway. Many species of fish in Alberta spawn in shallow streams covered with gravel. The use of ORV in these streams can easily destroy fish or their spawning habitat. It is illegal. You do not need a licence to drive an ATV or other off-road vehicle in Alberta. The only exception is if you are driving legally on a road or highway. Exceptions can be found in the quote above. They say the vehicles were involved in 11 fatal collisions last year. First, your fireplace should be at least 10 feet away from any combustible structure or surface. Before lighting an outdoor fire, check the weather forecast. Avoid windy conditions that can blow embers.

14 years is the minimum age to drive an ATV on public lands and roads where it is allowed. If you are under the age of 14, you must have someone who is at least 18 years old, on or near the same ATV. There is no age requirement to drive an ATV on private land. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * V8 power returns to the Raptor, and there is no check mark. It should be noted that you do not need a permit to make a crossing described above. This brings us to the question: almost all human activities have the potential to affect the environment in one way or another. The regulation of activities always creates perceived winners and losers. Nowhere is this truer than with the regulations that deal with the use of off-road vehicles (“PHEVs”) in Alberta. In Alberta, there is currently a lot of heated debate about where the use of ORV should be allowed. This could be the subject of a future column. In this column, I just want to talk about what the rules are right now and where they come from.

Off-road vehicles are subject to the Highway Traffic Act. Two other land designations are important for the use of PHEVs. Alberta`s Public Lands Act provides for the creation of Crown Land Use Areas (“OLZs”). There are currently 19 ZEZ in Alberta covering an area of 2.77 million hectares.