Operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) will soon be able to drive their machines on the shoulder of provincial highways and some municipal roads, thanks to a motion by Coun. Steve Pinsonneault.
Council adopted Pinsonneault’s motion to bring Chatham-Kent into line with provincial regulations that were changed July 1 to allow the practice in municipalities that approve it.
Pinsonneault said since 80% of Chatham-Kent is rural, it makes sense to allow residents to drive their vehicles more widely than is now allowed.
Under the current law, the only areas in which ATVS may be driven on a road are in Mitchell’s Bay, Erieau, Shrewsbury and Bates Subdivision (Rondeau).
Within these areas, the only permissible times of the year occur from the beginning of November until the end of March, supporting the annual ice fishing season.
The bylaw change is expected to be in place later this year.
Thank you so much
Awesome!
Hope it keeps moving a little more south to ur area
I will believe it when I see it. Hopefully it happens.
As a local farmer and an atv enthusiast as well, I sure hope this doesn't increase the problems we already have had with illegal atv'er trespassing and destroying crops, even if there is no crop damage can be done to future crops from the compaction caused , if they track through wet or muddy areas. I don't have a problem if they stay off of my property, and yes most of it is posted as NO TRESPASSING, and they still do it. Zero tolerance to any and all trespassers, all trespassers will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law! You can do what you want on your own property, or within the rules and or laws of designated area
Awesome!!!!
About time
YES !!!!!!!!!!!!
hhmmm, wonder if they will be required to have plates? I think this should deffinitely be a requirement if it's not alreay. We already have farmers out there refussing to hug the shoulder allowing vehicles to pass and snowmobelers who do rediculace things, now this. Not saying all are inconsiderate and out right stupid, but many sure are !!