Lakeshore News Reporter
Essex County Ontario Provincial Police has seen an increase in complaints regarding Off Road Vehicles on roads, trails and destroying private property across Essex County.
The OPP would like to remind ORV operators the trails known as the Chrysler Canada Greenway, the County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) as well as decommissioned rail lines, the use of motorized vehicles of any kind are prohibited.
Essex County OPP would also like to remind riders to check with their local municipality to determine if usage is permitted.
Municipalities have the authority to create by-laws to restrict/prohibit usage of ORVs including new types such as dirt bikes and Extreme Terrain Vehicles (EXTs) commonly referred to as an Argo.
Other areas that are prohibited;
- Town and Municipal parks (soccer fields, baseball diamonds and beaches
- Railroad tracks
- Private property (unless consent was obtained by the owner.)
At all times please obey the laws, respect others property and ride safely & responsibly.
OPP will have officers on ATV patrol in problem areas and violators will be charged if found to be violating any laws.
The Smart Ride Safe Ride ORV Handbook is a great resource that outlines the rules and requirements for ORVs. It will tell you:
- Where you can ride your ATV/ORV
- Who can drive an ATV/ORV in Ontario
- The rules of the road you must follow
- How to be a safe and responsible rider.
To access the handbook please follow the link:
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/pdfs/smart-ride-safe-ride-ATV.pdf
Learn more at www.ontario.ca/atv
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