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Youth and ATVs
CBC News | Oct. 11, 2006

ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Yukon
On Private Property Drivers younger than 16 must be supervised by adult
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways May cross only
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Northwest Territories
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails No restrictions
On Public Highways 14 or older
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Nunavut
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails No restrictions
On Public Highways 14 or older
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
British Columbia
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails No restrictions
On Public Highways Must have valid driver's licence
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Alberta
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails Minimum age 14 or need to be supervised by adult
On Public Highways As for public trails
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Saskatchewan
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails Minimum age 12, if accompanied by an adult
On Public Highways Must have valid driver's licence
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Manitoba
On Private Property Drivers younger than 14 must be supervised by adult*
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways As for private property
*Note: supervision not required in remote areas
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Ontario
On Private Property Drivers younger than 12 must be closely supervised
On Public Trails 12 or older
On Public Highways Must have valid driver's licence
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Québec
On Private Property Minimum age 16; riders under 18 must hold certificate of competency
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways Prohibited unless otherwise posted
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
New Brunswick
On Private Property Drivers younger than 14 must be supervised by adult
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways Must be 16 to drive on highways
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Prince Edward Island
On Private Property Minimum age 10; drivers aged 10 to 14 must be supervised by person with valid driver's licence
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways Must hold valid driver's licence
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Nova Scotia
On Private Property Drivers younger than 14 may only operate on closed course supervised by parent or guardian with first responder present. Drivers 14 to 15 years old may operate if they and a supervising parent or guardian have taken safety course.*
On Public Trails Drivers 14 to 15 years old may operate if they and a supervising parent or guardian have taken safety course.
On Public Highways Not permitted except in particular circumstances
* Note: Some of these restrictions are from new legislation and not yet in effect.
ATVInteractive Map: ATV legislation by province
Newfoundland and Labrador
On Private Property Minimum age 14; engine size max. 90 cc for 14- to 15-year-olds and adult supervision required
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways Prohibited except for crossing; insurance required for crossing
Interactive Map: ATV (All terrain vehicles) legislation by province

Pass your mouse over the provinces on the map to find out the details by province or view the complete list.



 
ATVAll terrain vehicles legislation by province
Yukon
On Private Property Drivers younger than 16 must be supervised by adult
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways May cross only
Northwest Territories
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails No restrictions
On Public Highways 14 or older
Nunavut
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails No restrictions
On Public Highways 14 or older
British Columbia
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails No restrictions
On Public Highways Must have valid driver's licence
Alberta
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails Minimum age 14 or need to be supervised by adult
On Public Highways As for public trails
Saskatchewan
On Private Property No restrictions
On Public Trails Minimum age 12, if accompanied by an adult
On Public Highways Must have valid driver's licence
Manitoba
On Private Property Drivers younger than 14 must be supervised by adult*
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways As for private property
*Note: supervision not required in remote areas
Ontario
On Private Property Drivers younger than 12 must be closely supervised
On Public Trails 12 or older
On Public Highways Must have valid driver's licence
Québec
On Private Property Minimum age 16; riders under 18 must hold certificate of competency
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways Prohibited unless otherwise posted
New Brunswick
On Private Property Drivers younger than 14 must be supervised by adult
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways Must be 16 to drive on highways
Prince Edward Island
On Private Property Minimum age 10; drivers aged 10 to 14 must be supervised by person with valid driver's licence
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways Must hold valid driver's licence
Nova Scotia
On Private Property Drivers younger than 14 may only operate on closed course supervised by parent or guardian with first responder present. Drivers 14 to 15 years old may operate if they and a supervising parent or guardian have taken safety course.*
On Public Trails Drivers 14 to 15 years old may operate if they and a supervising parent or guardian have taken safety course.
On Public Highways Not permitted except in particular circumstances
* Note: Some of these restrictions are from new legislation and not yet in effect.
Newfoundland and Labrador
On Private Property Minimum age 14; engine size max. 90 cc for 14- to 15-year-olds and adult supervision required
On Public Trails As for private property
On Public Highways Prohibited except for crossing; insurance required for crossing
 
 
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 Related Links
External links:

The Legislative Assembly of P.E.I.:
All-Terrain Vehicles

Off-Highway Vehicle Act
(441 kb - PDF)

 
Government of New Brunswick:
Report of the New Brunswick All-Terrain Vehicle Task Force, 2001 (1.18 mb - PDF)

Off-Road Vehicle Act - Fact Sheet (120 kb - PDF)

Off-Road Vehicle Act - Frequently Asked Questions (519 kb - PDF)

 
Government of Nova Scotia:
Summary of Off-highway Vehicles Act and Regulations

 
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Proposals to Amend Legislation for the Use of Snowmobiles, ATVs and Dirt Bikes, 2005 (566 kb - PDF)

House of the Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador:
Motorized Snow Vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles Act

 
The Canadian Paediatric Society:
Preventing injuries from all-terrain vehicles

All-terrain vehicles: Safety tips for families

 
Canada Safety Council:
The All-Terrain Vehicle Boom

 
Canadian Health Network:
All-Terrain Vehicles: handle with care

 
Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians:
All-terrain vehicle major injury patterns in children: a five-year review in Southwestern Ontario

 
ATV Safety Institute

 
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