V-1.2 - Act respecting off-highway vehicles

Section 18 Disposition versions

2014-12-17

18. Every operator of an off-highway vehicle must be 16 years of age or over.

If the operator is a minor, he must hold a certificate obtained from an officer authorized by the Government and that attests that the operator has the competence and knowledge required to operate an off-highway vehicle. This paragraph does not apply to the holder of a driver’s licence issued by an administrative authority other than the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec authorizing the holder to operate a road vehicle on a public highway within the meaning of the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2).

To operate an off-highway vehicle on a public highway as provided in this Act, a person must hold a licence authorizing him under the Highway Safety Code to drive a road vehicle on such a highway and must comply with the conditions and restrictions attached to the licence.

1996, c. 60, s. 18; 2006, c. 12, s. 10; 2014, c. 12, s. 11.

2006-06-13

18. Every operator of an off-highway vehicle must be 16 years of age or over.

If the operator is under 18 years of age, he must hold a certificate obtained from an officer authorized by the Government and that attests that the operator has the competence and knowledge required to operate an off-highway vehicle, unless the operator is otherwise authorized to operate an off-highway vehicle under legislation in force in his place of residence.

To operate an off-highway vehicle on a public highway as provided in this Act, a person must hold a licence authorizing him under the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2) to drive a road vehicle on such a highway and must comply with the conditions and restrictions attached to the licence.

1996, c. 60, s. 18; 2006, c. 12, s. 10.

1997-10-02

18. Every operator of an off-highway vehicle must be 14 years of age or over.

In force: 1999-09-01

If the operator is under 16 years of age, he must hold a certificate obtained from an officer authorized by the Government and that attests that the operator has the competence and knowledge required to operate an off-highway vehicle, unless the operator is otherwise authorized to operate an off-highway vehicle under legislation in force in his place of residence.

To operate an off-highway vehicle on a public highway as provided in this Act, a person must hold a licence authorizing him under the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2) to drive a road vehicle on such a highway and must comply with the conditions and restrictions attached to the licence.

1996, c. 60, s. 18.