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Definitions
 1. In this Regulation, “all-terrain vehicle” means an off-road vehicle that, (a)  has four wheels, the tires of which are all in contact with the ground, (b)  has steering handlebars, (c)  has a seat that is designed to be straddled by the driver, and (d)  is designed to carry, (i)  a driver only and no passengers, or (ii)  a driver and only one passenger, if the vehicle, (A)  has one passenger seat that is designed to be straddled by the passenger while sitting facing forward behind the driver, and (B)  is equipped with foot rests for the passenger that are separate from the foot rests for the driver; “extreme terrain vehicle” means an off-road vehicle that, (a)  has six or eight wheels, the tires of which are all in contact with the ground, (b)  has no tracks that are in contact with the ground, (c)  has seats that are not designed to be straddled, and (d)  has a minimum cargo capacity of 159 kilograms; “multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle” means an off-road vehicle that, (a)  has four or more wheels, the tires of which are all in contact with the ground, (b)  has a steering wheel for steering control, (c)  has seats that are not designed to be straddled, and (d)  has a minimum cargo capacity of 159 kilograms; “off-road motorcycle” means an off-road vehicle, designed primarily for recreational use, that, (a)  has steering handlebars, (b)  has two wheels, the tires of which are all in contact with the ground, (c)  has a minimum wheel rim diameter of 250 millimetres, (d)  has a minimum wheelbase of 1,016 millimetres, (e)  has a seat that is designed to be straddled by the driver, (f)  is designed to carry a driver only and no passengers, and (g)  does not have a sidecar; “off-road vehicle” has the same meaning as in the Off-Road Vehicles Act; “recreational off-highway vehicle” means an off-road vehicle that, (a)  has four or more wheels, the tires of which are all in contact with the ground, (b)  has a steering wheel for steering control, (c)  has seats that are not designed to be straddled, and (d)  has an engine displacement equal to or less than 1,000 cubic centimetres; “seat belt assembly” means a device or assembly composed of a strap or straps, webbing or similar material that restrains the movement of a person in order to prevent or mitigate injury to the person. O. Reg. 316/03, s. 1; O. Reg. 135/15, s. 1; O. Reg. 315/20, s. 1. Part II   Operation on classes of highways
PART II OPERATION ON CLASSES OF HIGHWAYS
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Operation on highways generally prohibited
 2. An off-road vehicle shall not be driven on any highway except, (a)  as specified in this Part; (b)  as permitted by Part IV; or (c)  as permitted by clause 2 (2) (a) of the Off-Road Vehicles Act.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 2.
Prohibited highways
 3. Except as permitted by section 28, no off-road vehicle shall be driven on a highway listed in Schedule A.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 3.
Permitted provincial highways for certain off-road vehicles
 4. (1) Subject to subsection (2), no off-road vehicle shall be driven on a highway listed in Schedule B. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 2. (2) All-terrain vehicles, extreme terrain vehicles, multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicles, off-road motorcycles and recreational off-highway vehicles may be driven on a highway listed in Schedule B if the requirements of Part III are met. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 2.
Permitted municipal highways for certain off-road vehicles
 4.1. (1) An off-road vehicle shall not be driven on a highway or part of a highway that is under the jurisdiction of a municipality unless the following criteria are met: 1.  If the vehicle is an all-terrain vehicle, a multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle or a recreational off-highway vehicle, a by-law made by the council of the municipality under subsection 191.8 (3) of the Act permits the operation of any off-road vehicle on the highway or part of the highway. 2.  If the vehicle is an extreme terrain vehicle or an off-road motorcycle, a bylaw made by the council of the municipality specifically permits the operation of that particular class of vehicle on the highway or part of the highway. 3.  If the by-law limits the operation of off-road vehicles on the highway or part of the highway to specified times, the off-road vehicle is driven only during the times specified in the by-law. 4.  The requirements of Part III are met. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 3; O. Reg. 740/20, s. 1 (1, 2). (2) Despite subsection (1), if the requirements of Part III are met, a vehicle described in paragraph 1 or 2 of subsection (1) may be driven on a highway or part of a highway that is under the jurisdiction of a municipality if the name of the municipality appears in the Table to Ontario Regulation 8/03 (Local Municipalities Where 80 Kilometres Per Hour Speed Limit Applies) made under the Act. O. Reg. 740/20, s. 1 (3). (3) For greater certainty, an off-road vehicle driven on a highway in accordance with subsection (2) is subject to any applicable prohibition or limitation set out in a by-law made by the council of the local municipality under subsection 191.8 (3) of the Act. O. Reg. 740/20, s. 1 (3).
Highways on Crown lands or within provincial parks or conservation reserves
 5. An off-road vehicle may be driven on a highway or part of a highway that is on Crown land administered under the Public Lands Act or that is within a provincial park or conservation reserve within the meaning of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006, unless the operation of the off-road vehicle on the highway or part of the highway is prohibited by the road authority or is otherwise prohibited by law. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 2. part Iii   regulation of off-road vehicles on highways
PART III REGULATION OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS
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Conditions for off-road vehicles to be operated on highways
 6. An off-road vehicle shall not be operated on a highway unless it meets the requirements of sections 7 to 15 and it is operated in accordance with sections 16 to 24.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 6. Equipment Requirements
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Weight and width of multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicles , etc.
 7. (1) If the off-road vehicle is an extreme terrain vehicle or a multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle, it must, (a)  weigh 1,814 kilograms or less; and (b)  have an overall width not greater than 2.03 metres, excluding mirrors. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3; O. Reg. 315/20, s. 4. (2) If the off-road vehicle is a recreational off-highway vehicle, it must, (a)  weigh 1,700 kilograms or less; and (b)  have an overall width not greater than 2.03 metres, excluding mirrors. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3.
Weight of all-terrain vehicles
 7.1 (1) If the off-road vehicle is an all-terrain vehicle that was manufactured after December 31, 2001, the weight carried on the all-terrain vehicle must not exceed the maximum weight capacity as shown on the overloading warning label affixed by the manufacturer. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the weight carried on the all-terrain vehicle includes the weight of the driver, any passenger, the cargo and accessories, and the trailer tongue weight, if any, but does not include the vehicle curb weight. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3.
Tires
 8. All the tires on the off-road vehicle must be inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended settings for normal operation. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3.
Motor vehicle safety standards
 9. If the off-road vehicle is an all-terrain vehicle, it must meet the motor vehicle safety standards prescribed for restricted-use motorcycles in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations made under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada) applicable when the vehicle was manufactured. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3.
Equipment configuration and performance requirements
 10. (1) If an off-road vehicle, other than an extreme terrain vehicle or an off-road motorcycle, was manufactured after December 31, 2001, the off-road vehicle must meet the requirements in at least one of the applicable standards set out in subsection (2) as the standard read on the date the vehicle was manufactured. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 5. (2) The following standards are the standards mentioned in subsection (1): 1.  ANSI/SVIA-1-2001, entitled American National Standard for Four Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles — Equipment, Configuration, and Performance Requirements, approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. and published by the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, as amended or revised from time to time. 2.  ANSI/ROHVA 1-2011, entitled American National Standard for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles, approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. and published by the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, as amended or revised from time to time. 3.  ANSI/OPEI B71.9-2012, entitled American National Standard for Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicles, approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc. and published by the American National Standards Institute, Inc., as amended or revised from time to time. 4.  COHV 1-2012, entitled Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council Standard for Four Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles, approved and published by the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council, as amended or revised from time to time. 5.  COHV 2-2012, entitled Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council Standard for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles, approved and published by the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council, as amended or revised from time to time. 6.  COHV 3-2013, entitled Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council Standard for Multipurpose Off-Highway Utility Vehicles, approved and published by the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council, as amended or revised from time to time. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 5.
Safety equipment for multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles
 10.1 (1) If the off-road vehicle is a multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle, it must be equipped with an occupant protective structure and comply with subsection (3). O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3. (2) If the off-road vehicle is a recreational off-highway vehicle, it must be equipped with a roll-over protective structure and comply with subsection (3). O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3. (3) A multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle or a recreational off-highway vehicle must be equipped, (a)  with a handle or device that may be grasped by an occupant to provide support and to assist the occupant in keeping his or her arms and hands within the vehicle; (b)  for each seating position, with a seat belt assembly that is in good working order and that includes a strap or straps sufficient to restrain both the pelvis and the torso; and (c)  with a rear view mirror. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3.
Safety equipment and performance requirements for extreme terrain vehicles
 10.2 An extreme terrain vehicle must meet the following standards and requirements: 1.  It must comply with sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 (other than section 7.5.1), 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9 of the Society of Automotive Engineers Standard J2258, entitled “Light Utility Vehicles”, as the standard read on the date that the vehicle was manufactured. 2.  It must have a rear view mirror. 3.  If the extreme terrain vehicle is manufactured with a rollover protective structure, each seating position on the vehicle must have seat belt assembly that is in good working order and that includes a strap or straps sufficient to restrain both the pelvis and the torso. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 6.
Equipment installed at time of manufacture and manufacturer’s label
 11. (1) A component, equipment or other feature of the off-road vehicle that was part of the vehicle when manufactured and that is required by section 9, 10, 10.1 or 10.2 must operate properly and must not be missing, partly or wholly inoperable or modified so as to reduce its effectiveness. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3; O. Reg. 315/20, s. 7 (1). (2) A component, equipment or other feature of the off-road vehicle that is specified in the definition of “all-terrain vehicle”, “extreme terrain vehicle”, “multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle”, “off-road motorcycle” or “recreational off-highway vehicle” in section 1 or that is required by section 9, 10, 10.1 or 10.2 must have been installed at the time the vehicle was manufactured. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 7 (2). (3) If the off-road vehicle, other than an extreme terrain vehicle or an off-road motorcycle, was manufactured after December 31, 2001, it must display in plain view the label that was affixed to the vehicle at the time of its manufacture to show the manufacturer’s certification of the standard or standards listed in section 10 to which the vehicle conforms. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3; O. Reg. 315/20, s. 7 (3). (4) If the off-road vehicle is an all-terrain vehicle manufactured after December 31, 2001, it must display in plain view the overloading warning label that was affixed to the vehicle at the time of its manufacture to show the maximum weight capacity. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3.
Braking system
 12. (1) The off-road vehicle must be equipped with service brakes that comply with the requirements set out in at least one of the standards listed in section 10 that are applicable to that class of off-road vehicle. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3. (2) The off-road vehicle must be equipped with a parking brake or parking mechanism that complies with the requirements set out in at least one of the standards listed in section 10 that are applicable to that class of off-road vehicle. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 3. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to an extreme terrain vehicle or to an off-road motorcycle. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 8. (4) The braking systems of an extreme terrain vehicle must meet the requirements set out in section 10.2. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 8. (5) Despite subsection 20 (2), an off-road motorcycle must meet the requirements set out in subsections 64 (2) and (7) of the Act. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 8.
Windshield
 14. (1) The off-road vehicle need not be equipped with a windshield, but if it is, the windshield must satisfy the requirements prescribed for a motorcycle windshield under subsection 1 (10) of Schedule 6 to Regulation 611 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 14. Note: On January 1, 2024, subsection 14 (1) of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted: (See: O. Reg. 176/22, s. 1) Windshield (1) If an off-road vehicle is equipped with a windshield, (a)  the windshield must be secure in its attachment to the vehicle; (b)  the windshield must not be crazed, clouded, fogged or damaged, so as to materially impair the driver’s vision; (c)  any manufacturer’s marking on the windshield must be AS1, AS6 or AS10; and (d)  no material that obstructs the driver’s view of the highway or an intersecting highway may be fitted on the windshield. O. Reg. 176/22, s. 1. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to extreme terrain vehicles. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 10.
No obstruction of view
 15. (1) There must not be any object or non-transparent material placed on or attached to the off-road vehicle that obstructs the driver’s view of traffic approaching from any direction at an intersection, or of traffic approaching from the rear of the vehicle.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 15 (1). (2) If the off-road vehicle is towing a trailer, the trailer or load must not obstruct the driver’s view of traffic approaching from any direction at an intersection, or of traffic approaching from the rear of the vehicle.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 15 (2). Operation Requirements
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Permit
 16. (1) The off-road vehicle shall not be operated on a highway unless a permit under section 5 of the Off-Road Vehicles Act has been issued in respect of that vehicle and a number plate showing the number of the permit is displayed on the vehicle as required under that Act. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 5. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an off-road vehicle operated under the authority of a permit issued under section 7 of the Highway Traffic Act, as provided by section 7 of the Off-Road Vehicles Act.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 16 (2).
Insurance
 17. The off-road vehicle shall be insured in accordance with section 2 of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and section 15 of the
Off-Road Vehicles Act.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 17.
Driver’s licence conditions
 18. (1) The driver of the off-road vehicle shall hold a valid Class A, B, C, D, E, F, G, G2, M or M2 driver’s licence issued under the Act unless he or she is exempt, under section 34 of the Act, from the application of section 32 of the Act. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6. (2) If the driver of the off-road vehicle holds a Class G2 or Class M2 driver’s licence and is under the age of 20, there must not be, between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m., more than one passenger on the off-road vehicle who is under the age of 20, other than a person who is a member of the novice driver’s immediate family, as defined in subsection 6 (6) of Ontario Regulation 340/94 (Drivers’ Licences) made under the Act. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6. (3) Despite subsection (2), if the holder of the Class G2 or Class M2 driver’s licence has held a valid driver’s licence of that class for the immediately preceding six months or longer, the maximum number of passengers under the age of 20 allowed is three. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6. (4) The age distinctions in this section apply despite the Human Rights Code. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6. (5) Subsections (2) and (3) are subject to the requirements with respect to passengers set out in sections 19.1 to 19.5. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6; O. Reg. 315/20, s. 11.
Helmet
 19. (1) The driver of the off-road vehicle and every passenger on the vehicle shall wear a helmet that complies with section 19 of the Off-Road Vehicles Act. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6. (2) No person shall drive an off-road vehicle on a highway with a passenger on the vehicle unless the passenger is wearing a helmet as required by subsection (1). O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6.
Seat belts
 19.1 (1) This section applies to the following vehicles: 1.  A multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle. 2.  A recreational off-highway vehicle. 3.  An extreme terrain vehicle that is equipped with one or more seat belt assemblies. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 12. (2) Every passenger on a vehicle listed in subsection (1) that is operated on a highway shall, (a)  occupy a seating position for which a seat belt assembly has been provided; and (b)  wear the complete seat belt assembly as required by subsection (5). O. Reg. 315/20, s. 12. (3) No person shall drive a vehicle listed in subsection (1) on a highway unless he or she is wearing a complete seat belt assembly as required by subsection (5). O. Reg. 315/20, s. 12. (4) No person shall drive a vehicle listed in subsection (1) on a highway with a passenger on the vehicle, unless the passenger is, (a)  occupying a seating position for which a seat belt assembly has been provided; and (b)  wearing the complete seat belt assembly as required by subsection (5). O. Reg. 315/20, s. 12. (5) A seat belt assembly shall be worn so that, (a)  the strap of each restraint is securely fastened and worn firmly against the body in the intended position; and (b)  no more than one person is wearing any strap of the seat belt assembly at any one time. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 12.
Passengers on all-terrain vehicles
 19.2 No person shall drive an all-terrain vehicle on a highway with a passenger on the vehicle unless, (a)  the vehicle is designed to carry both a driver and a passenger; and (b)  the passenger is straddling the passenger seat behind the driver while facing forward with his or her feet securely on the separate foot rests intended for the passenger. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6.
No passengers under the age of eight
 19.3 No person shall drive an off-road vehicle on a highway with a passenger on the vehicle who is under the age of eight. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6.
No riding on a trailer
 19.4 No person shall drive an off-road vehicle on a highway while it is towing a trailer or any other attachment if there is a passenger on the trailer or other attachment. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 6.
No passengers on off-road motorcycles
 19.5 No person shall drive an off-road motorcycle on a highway with a passenger on the vehicle. O. Reg. 315/20, s. 13.
Application of Highway Traffic Act
 20. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Regulation, the provisions of the Act and its regulations applicable to motor vehicles apply with necessary modifications to the operation of an off-road vehicle on a highway.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 20 (1). (2) Subsection 62 (19), sections 64 and 66 and subsection 76 (1) of the Act do not apply to the operation of an off-road vehicle on a highway.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 20 (2).
Application of Off-Road Vehicles Act
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Off-Road Vehicles Act and the regulations made under that Act that apply to the operation of off-road vehicles off the highway apply with necessary modifications to the operation of an off-road vehicle on a highway.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 21.
Maximum speed
 22. The off-road vehicle shall not be driven at a rate of speed greater than, (a)  20 kilometres per hour, if the speed limit established under the Act for that part of the highway is not greater than 50 kilometres per hour; or (b)  50 kilometres per hour, if the speed limit established under the Act for that part of the highway is greater than 50 kilometres per hour.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 22.
Environmental protection
 23. (1) The off-road vehicle shall not be operated in such a manner as to, (a)  discharge a contaminant or cause or permit the discharge of a contaminant into the natural environment that may have an adverse effect on the environment or impair the quality of any waters; or (b)  contravene any conditions, restrictions and prohibitions imposed by any legislation and related regulations enacted to protect the environment.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 23 (1). (2) The off-road vehicle shall not be operated in such a manner that it causes or is likely to cause, (a)  a risk to the safety of any person; (b)  harm or material discomfort to any person from dust, emissions or noise; (c)  harm, injury or damage, either directly or indirectly, to any property, flora or fauna; or (d)  alteration, disruption or destruction to the natural environment, including erosion damage or degradation of the right of way.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 23 (2). (3) The off-road vehicle shall not be driven in or through a river, stream or other watercourse on a highway if doing so would or would be likely to alter, disrupt or destroy any fish habitat.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 23 (3).
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Definitions
 25. In this Part,  “emergency” means a situation that constitutes a danger to life or property; “employee” means, (a)  a person employed in the service of the Crown or any agency of the Crown, (b)  a police officer, conservation officer or other person appointed for the preservation and maintenance of the public peace or any officer appointed for enforcing or carrying out the provisions of this Act or the Off-Road Vehicles Act, (c)  a firefighter as defined in the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, (d)  an employee of an ambulance service as defined in the Ambulance Act, (e)  an employee of a municipality or of a local board as defined in the Municipal Affairs Act, (f)  an employee of a board, commission or other local authority exercising any power with respect to municipal affairs or purposes, or (g)  an employee or agent of the operator of a water, gas, electric heat, light or power works, telegraph and telephone lines, a railway, a street railway, works for the transmission of gas, oil, water or electrical power or energy or any similar works supplying the general public with necessaries or conveniences. O. Reg. 316/03, s. 25.
Crossing a highway
 26. Part III of this Regulation does not apply to a person who drives an off-road vehicle directly across a highway pursuant to clause 2 (2) (a) of the Off-Road Vehicles Act.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 26.
Farmers and trappers
 27. (1) Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.1, 10.2, 11 and 18 do not apply to the operation of an off-road vehicle as described in clause 2 (2) (b) of the Off-Road Vehicles Act if, (a)  the driver of the vehicle holds a valid driver’s licence; and (b)  the number of passengers on the off-road vehicle does not exceed the number of seating positions that were installed at the time the vehicle was manufactured. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 8 (1); O. Reg. 315/20, s. 14. (2) Despite sections 4 and 4.1, an off-road vehicle may be operated as described in clause 2 (2) (b) of the Off-Road Vehicles Act on any highway other than a highway listed in Schedule A if the conditions described in clauses (1) (a) and (b) are met. O. Reg. 316/03, s. 27 (2); O. Reg. 135/15, s. 8 (2).
Public work functions
 28. (1) An employee who is acting in the course of his or her employment or in response to an emergency may operate an off-road vehicle on a highway, including a highway listed in Schedule A or B, in accordance with this Regulation despite any provision that would provide otherwise in Parts II, IV and VI of the Act.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 28 (1). (2) Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 10.1, 10.2, 11 and 18 do not apply to the operation of an off-road vehicle on a highway by an employee who is driving the off-road vehicle in the course of his or her employment or in response to an emergency if, (a)  the employee holds a valid driver’s licence; and (b)  the number of passengers on the off-road vehicle does not exceed the number of seating positions that were installed at the time the vehicle was manufactured. O. Reg. 135/15, s. 9 (1); O. Reg. 315/20, s. 14. (3) Sections 4 and 4.1 do not apply to the operation of an off-road vehicle permitted under subsection (1). O. Reg. 316/03, s. 28 (3); O. Reg. 135/15, s. 9 (2). (4) Despite section 24, an employee who is permitted under subsections (1) and (2) to operate an off-road vehicle on a highway listed in Schedule A may only drive the off-road vehicle on a part of the highway that is not the roadway or the shoulder.  O. Reg. 316/03, s. 28 (4).