A free safety training program is now available on MyGovNL for users of off-road vehicles in Newfoundland and Labrador as the province prepares to make training mandatory for some users later this year.

The new Off-Road Vehicles Act and Regulations, most of which came into effect on May 19, 2022, strengthens and modernizes safety requirements for operating off-road vehicles. Mandatory training requirements will come into effect for certain users when the training provisions of the Act are proclaimed into force in the coming months. The public will be notified when that date is set.

While the training is only mandatory for some users, anyone who operates an off-road vehicle is encouraged to review the training materials and complete the training.

Training will be required for anyone who:

• Is under 16 years of age.
• Is registering an off-road vehicle with Motor Registration Division for the first time.
• Has been convicted of an offence under the Off-Road Vehicles Act and Regulations and has had their off-road vehicle registration suspended or cancelled, as a condition of reinstatement.

In addition, anyone who is supervising a person under the age of 16 who is operating an off-road vehicle will have to ensure that the person has completed a training program.

Users should review the Off-Road Vehicles Handbook before logging in to MyGovNL to complete the training program.

Upon completion of the training, the user can print a certificate to carry with them while using an off-road vehicle.

Other training courses approved by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, such as in-person training, will also be accepted.

The online training may also be completed by visiting a local Employment Support Centre or public library and is available in alternate formats by calling the Motor Registration Division at 1-877-636-6867.

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