To drive a quad or another off-road vehicle, you must follow certain rules. Do you know what they are?
16 years old, with a driver’s license
Since 2020, you must be at least 16 to drive an off-road vehicle on a trail, road, public or private land belonging to a municipality. A driver’s license is also mandatory.
However, you must be at least 18 to rent an off-road vehicle, like a quad or a snowmobile.
Required paperwork
You’ll have to carry certain paperwork (printed or electronic) when you drive your off-road vehicle, such as:
- driver’s license
- proof of liability insurance ($500,000)
- registration
- photo ID with date of birth
- certificate of competence and knowledge if you’re 16 or 17
- a copy of the lease or rental contract.
What vehicles are covered?
An off-road vehicle can be any motorized vehicle that can drive on non-paved surfaces or difficult terrain. For example, snow, mud, or other natural areas.
Some examples of off-road vehicles are:
- snowmobile
- quads (or ATVs)
- motocross
- all-terrain motorcycle.
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Attention! Driving off-road while impaired by drugs or alcohol is a crime. It doesn’t matter if you’re on private or public land. |