TERRACE BAY—The Township of Terrace Bay wants All Terrain Vehicle, (ATV) riders to be safe and to follow the rules. In a recent notice, the township reminded ATV or Off Road Vehicle, operators that they must be licensed, insured and registered/plated to operate these off road vehicles.
In addition, the township offered an overview of the general rules for riding, specifically, where these should be driven on-road:
- Along the shoulder of the roadway in the same direction of traffic.
- If the shoulder is obstructed or if there is no shoulder, ride as close to the right of the road as possible.
Off-road vehicles should only be operated on highways from the hours of 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on any day. The township also wished to remind operators, that operation and use of off-road vehicles must be in accordance with Bylaw 369 commonly known as Noise Control bylaw.
When riding an ATV or ORV, riders should be aware that they cannot operate an off-road vehicle at a greater rate of speed than 20 kilometres. per hour on any highway or service roadway within Terrace Bay.
The township completed their notice by highlighting, who can ride and where one can ride these vehicles in Terrace Bay.
Who can ride?
- Only those with a minimum G2 or M2 licence may operate an ORV on highways and municipal roads where permitted.
- Graduated Licensing System requirements apply to young and novice drivers when driving on-road.
- Children under the age of eight (
are not permitted as passengers on an ORV that is operating on-road.
Where can I drive my ORV in Terrace Bay?
- You CAN ride on Terrace Bay streets and roads with noted exceptions below.
- You CAN ride on established trail systems.
- You CAN ride on Highway 17 within the Township boundaries of Terrace Bay.
- You CANNOT ride on any Private Property unless you have permission of the owner.
- You CANNOT ride on the street known as SIMCOE PLAZA.
- You CANNOT ride on any SIDEWALK within the Township of Terrace Bay.
As a final note the township reminded residents that, "You can not ride off-road motorcycles commonly known as dirt bikes; and, extreme terrain vehicles which are semi-amphibious vehicles with six or more wheels on any municipal highway."
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