V-1.3 - Act respecting off-highway vehicles

Section 31 Disposition versions

2020-12-30

31. Vehicle operators must refrain from operating vehicles on any trail or road of a width or with a purpose or characteristics that make it clearly unsuited to such vehicles, such as trails reserved for hiking and trails laid out specifically for mountain biking or ski touring.

In areas where an operator’s vehicle could impede other persons, the operator must travel slowly and stop, if required, in particular to allow pedestrians or persons riding non-motorized vehicles to cross the trail or road. When approaching an intersection or a crossing, the operator must give the priority to persons entering or already in the intersection or crossing.

The Government may, by regulation, determine any other measure governing the operation of off-highway vehicles and maintenance vehicles.

2020, c. 26, s. 31.

Not in force

In force: 2020-12-30

31. Vehicle operators must refrain from operating vehicles on any trail or road of a width or with a purpose or characteristics that make it clearly unsuited to such vehicles, such as trails reserved for hiking and trails laid out specifically for mountain biking or ski touring.

In areas where an operator’s vehicle could impede other persons, the operator must travel slowly and stop, if required, in particular to allow pedestrians or persons riding non-motorized vehicles to cross the trail or road. When approaching an intersection or a crossing, the operator must give the priority to persons entering or already in the intersection or crossing.

The Government may, by regulation, determine any other measure governing the operation of off-highway vehicles and maintenance vehicles.

2020, c. 26, s. 31.