NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WASAGA BEACH – With spring weather here, members of the Huronia West OPP would like to remind all ATV (All-Terrain Vehicles) and UTV (Utility-Terrain Vehicle, including side by side) operators of some safety tips.
- The OPP is reminding off-road vehicle drivers to exercise caution and ride within provincial laws AND municipal by-laws that are designed to keep you safe while operating any type of off-road vehicle.
- If the highway speed limit is 50km/hr or lower, ATV maximum speed is 20 km/hr
- ATV and UTV operators and passengers must wear an approved helmet that is property fastened.
- OPP investigations into ORV collisions continue to show that losing control, alcohol consumption, lack of experience and overall carelessness are major contributing factors in severe injuries and deaths.
- Driving an ORV while impaired by alcohol or drugs is as unlawful as driving any other vehicle and carries the same impaired driving penalties that apply to driving a motor vehicle.
- Operators who do not wear their helmets are at a much higher risk of serious injury or death if they crash, lose control or their ORV tips over.
For updates on local ATV/UTV trail conditions and regulations please visit www.coatv.ca.
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