The Department of Digital Government and Service NL is reminding all residents to stay safe when operating off-road vehicles by following mandatory safety requirements.

Helmets and seatbelts (where installed by manufacturers) are mandatory for the operation of all off-road vehicles in Newfoundland and Labrador. The only exception to these requirements is for hunting and trapping activities involving frequent stops, where speed is less than 20 km/h.

An off-road vehicle includes any motor vehicle designed or adapted for off-road use. These include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, amphibious vehicles, utility vehicles, side-by-sides, dune buggies and dirt bikes.

Changes to the Off-Road Vehicles Act and Regulations, which came into force in May 2022, were designed to improve off-road vehicle safety and provide safer experiences for off-road vehicle enthusiasts throughout the province.

Further information regarding Newfoundland and Labrador’s new safety requirements for off-road vehicles can be found here.

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Media contact
Krista Dalton
Digital Government and Service NL
709-729-4748, 685-6492
kristadalton@gov.nl.ca