FAQs

“Off-Road Vehicle” shall mean an off-road vehicle intended for off-road and within the meaning of the Off-Road Vehicles Act, and as defined by the Highway Traffic Act and or the regulations thereto and includes off-road vehicles as defined as follows:

 “all-terrain vehicle” means an off-road vehicle that, 

a) has four wheels, the tires of which are all in contact with the ground, 

b) has steering handlebars, 

c) has a seat that is designed to be straddled by the driver, and 

d) is designed to carry a driver only and no passengers, or a driver and only one passenger, if the vehicle, 

• has one passenger seat that is designed to be straddled by the passenger while sitting facing forward behind the driver, and 
• is equipped with foot rests for the passenger that is separate from the foot rests for the driver; 

 “multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle” means an off-road vehicle that, 

a) has four or more wheels, the tires of which are all in contact with the ground, 

b) has a steering wheel for steering control, 

c) has seats that are not designed to be straddled, and 

d) has a minimum cargo capacity of 159 kilograms; 

 “recreational off-highway vehicle” means an off-road vehicle that, 

a) has four or more wheels, the tires of which are all in contact with the ground, 

b) has a steering wheel for steering control, 

c) has seats that are not designed to be straddled, and 

d) has an engine displacement equal to or less than 1,000 cubic centimeters;”