Proposal
Reviewing Off-Road Vehicle Safety in Ontario
Regulation Number(s):
Ontario Regulation 316/03
Instrument Type:
Proposal
Bill or Act:
Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
Summary of Decision:
Approved
Further Information:
ORV Public Consultation
Ontario Regulation 135/15
Proposal Number:
15-MTO004
Posting Date:
February 24, 2015
Summary of Proposal:
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is currently reviewing the statutory framework for off-road vehicle (ORV) safety in Ontario. The ministry is seeking feedback on various ORV-related safety issues from the general public, independent riders and any interested organizations including those representing recreational and non-recreational riders, enforcement, municipalities, public health, manufacturers, agricultural groups and environmental or trail organizations.
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is currently reviewing the statutory framework for off-road vehicle (ORV) safety in Ontario. The ministry is seeking feedback on various ORV-related safety issues from the general public, independent riders and any interested organizations including those representing recreational and non-recreational riders, enforcement, municipalities, public health, manufacturers, agricultural groups and environmental or trail organizations.
This review seeks to broadly examine and gather input on a number of ORV-related issues, including, but not limited to, the current rules for operating ORVs in the province, the potential for extending on-road access for single-rider all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to additional ORV types (e.g. two-up ATVs, side-by-side ATVs, utility terrain vehicles), a minimum ORV operating age, mandatory helmet use and rider training.
This public posting is an extension of consultations ministry staff held in January 2015 with a diverse group of stakeholders. Please review and respond to the questions outlined in the feedback form below.
Proposals under Consideration:
1) Amend Highway Traffic Act (HTA) Regulation 316/03 to extend on-road access to additional ORV types that carry one or more passengers (e.g. side-by-side ATVs, two-up ATVs, utility terrain vehicles).
2) Stakeholders have previously requested the ministry to consider enhancing the existing off-road vehicle operating age requirements. Proposed changes, that are being considered, have included clear passenger age restrictions and a clear definition for "adult supervision".
3) In addition to clarifying age restrictions, the ministry has also previously been asked to encourage more off-road vehicle riders to receive proper training on how to handle their vehicles. Consideration is being given to mandating training for operators under the age of 16 years similar to the requirements placed on snowmobile operators.
Please submit all comments in writing or by email to the ministry on or before April 13, 2015:
Written submissions:
Ministry of Transportation
1201 Wilson Avenue
Building "A", Room 212
Downsview, ON M3M 1J8
Electronic submissions:
SPEB@ontario.ca
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is currently reviewing the statutory framework for off-road vehicle (ORV) safety in Ontario. The ministry is seeking feedback on various ORV-related safety issues from the general public, independent riders and any interested organizations including those representing recreational and non-recreational riders, enforcement, municipalities, public health, manufacturers, agricultural groups and environmental or trail organizations.
This review seeks to broadly examine and gather input on a number of ORV-related issues, including, but not limited to, the current rules for operating ORVs in the province, the potential for extending on-road access for single-rider all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to additional ORV types (e.g. two-up ATVs, side-by-side ATVs, utility terrain vehicles), a minimum ORV operating age, mandatory helmet use and rider training.
This public posting is an extension of consultations ministry staff held in January 2015 with a diverse group of stakeholders. Please review and respond to the questions outlined in the feedback form below.
Proposals under Consideration:
1) Amend Highway Traffic Act (HTA) Regulation 316/03 to extend on-road access to additional ORV types that carry one or more passengers (e.g. side-by-side ATVs, two-up ATVs, utility terrain vehicles).
2) Stakeholders have previously requested the ministry to consider enhancing the existing off-road vehicle operating age requirements. Proposed changes, that are being considered, have included clear passenger age restrictions and a clear definition for "adult supervision".
3) In addition to clarifying age restrictions, the ministry has also previously been asked to encourage more off-road vehicle riders to receive proper training on how to handle their vehicles. Consideration is being given to mandating training for operators under the age of 16 years similar to the requirements placed on snowmobile operators.
Please submit all comments in writing or by email to the ministry on or before April 13, 2015:
Written submissions:
Ministry of Transportation
1201 Wilson Avenue
Building "A", Room 212
Downsview, ON M3M 1J8
Electronic submissions:
SPEB@ontario.ca
Contact Address:
Ministry of Transportation
1201 Wilson Avenue
Building "A", Room 212
Downsview, ON M3M 1J8
1201 Wilson Avenue
Building "A", Room 212
Downsview, ON M3M 1J8
Effective Date:
July 1, 2015
Decision:
Approved