According to current law, vehicles weighing over 950 kg are simply not allowed to ride on federated trails. It’s a rule that seems stuck in the past, while the ATV world has clearly moved forward. In this article, I share my own experience, but also a broader reflection on the evolution…
Alcohol and ATVs: One Repeat Offence and You are Banned for Life!
Did you know? Under the new rules in effect since 2018 in Quebec, a repeat offence of driving an ATV while impaired by drugs or alcohol could result in a lifetime ban from operating one. Impaired Driving on an ATV: What the Law Says When we think of ATVs, we…
Reform of the Off-Road Vehicle Act
In December 2020, a major reform of the Off-Road Vehicle Act (ORVA) was passed. The last changes were made in 2010 and no longer reflect today's reality, so we were really due. The lack of surveillance, the increasingly powerful machines, the lack of experience of the drivers, the non-respect of…

