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All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) also referred to as Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are currently regulated by two Provincial Acts and two related Ontario Regulations.

  • The Highway Traffic Act – General prohibition with exceptions.
  • The Off-Road Vehicles Act – Provides regulations for permits, insurance requirements, age limits, safe operation, and safety equipment.
  • Ontario Regulation 316/03 – Provides regulations for the operation of off-road vehicles on highways.
  • Ontario Regulation 8/03 – A list of municipalities where 80 kilometer per hour speed limit applies.

Off-Road Vehicles are generally prohibited from operating on municipal roads by the Highway Traffic Act - Section 191.8(1).

The Highway Traffic Act does permit municipalities to pass By-laws permitting these vehicles on municipal roads in Section 191.8(3).

All-Terrain Vehicles are currently not permitted to operate on municipal roads in the Town of Penetanguishene due to there not being a By-law passed permitting the activity and furthermore due to the Town not being listed in Ontario Regulation 8/03.

Council has requested staff to conduct public consultation regarding the potential permission for ATVs/ORVs to operation on municipal roads.

All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) also referred to as Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) are currently regulated by two Provincial Acts and two related Ontario Regulations.

  • The Highway Traffic Act – General prohibition with exceptions.
  • The Off-Road Vehicles Act – Provides regulations for permits, insurance requirements, age limits, safe operation, and safety equipment.
  • Ontario Regulation 316/03 – Provides regulations for the operation of off-road vehicles on highways.
  • Ontario Regulation 8/03 – A list of municipalities where 80 kilometer per hour speed limit applies.

Off-Road Vehicles are generally prohibited from operating on municipal roads by the Highway Traffic Act - Section 191.8(1).

The Highway Traffic Act does permit municipalities to pass By-laws permitting these vehicles on municipal roads in Section 191.8(3).

All-Terrain Vehicles are currently not permitted to operate on municipal roads in the Town of Penetanguishene due to there not being a By-law passed permitting the activity and furthermore due to the Town not being listed in Ontario Regulation 8/03.

Council has requested staff to conduct public consultation regarding the potential permission for ATVs/ORVs to operation on municipal roads.

  • Notice of Public Open House

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    TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town of Penetanguishene is considering a Pilot Program that would permit All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) or Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) on municipal roads. Council invites the public to attend an Open House to learn more about the potential pilot program and share their comments prior to a final decision by Council in the Summer of 2024.

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    AND

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    Location Council Chambers, Townhall 10 Robert Street West

    DESCRIPTION OF PILOT PROGRAM

    Currently, in the Town of Penetanguishene, ATVs/ORVs are not permitted on any local roads, or trails. Council is considering a 1-year Pilot Program whereby ATVs/ORVs would be permitted on ALL municipal roads.

    Further the operation of the ATV/ORV would be required to comply with the Highway Traffic Act and the Off-Road Vehicles Act with respect to safe operation of the vehicle, safety equipment, speed, etc.

    For more information about this matter please contact the Planning and Community Development Department at abetty@penetanguishene.ca or 705-549-7453 extension 215.

    If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Penetanguishene on the proposed ATV/ORV Pilot Program you must make a written request to:

    Planning and Community Development Department

    10 Robert Street West,

    P.O. Box 5009

    Penetanguishene, Ontario

    L4R 2G2

    Dated at the Town of Penetanguishene this 22nd day of April 2024.

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