OPP      OPP news release…
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – July 1, 2015 the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) regulation 316/03 was amended to allow more types of Off Road Vehicles that meet specified off-highway vehicle standards, such as two-up all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s), side-by-side ATVs, utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), to be used on the shoulder of permitted provincial highways and municipal roads where a by-law permits their use.
The East Algoma OPP is currently in discussion with municipalities regarding possible changes to local by-laws.
The MNR and the OPP are jointly conducting patrols with the focus of educating drivers.
If you require information regarding by-laws in your community, please contact your municipality.
For additional information on these recent changes, please visit the ministry’s ATV/ORV webpage.