Driver's Licence to Operate Off Road Vehicle????

[RocroM8]

Anyone know if you need Driver's Licence to operate an Off Road Vehicle. A buddy of mine asked and can't think of an answer>

 

[HONDA310R]

Not as far as i know

 

[AB RANGER 007]

Not as far as i know

Depends in the county that you ride in. Parkland County YES. Know before you Go.

Bruce.

 

[sweld]

Depends in the county that you ride in. Parkland County YES. Know before you Go.

Bruce.

So kids are not allowed to ride there?

 

[whoDEANie]

It appears that you do not as long as you are off highway. Crossing a highway does not qualify as on highway use as long as you are taking hte shortest possible route accross the highway.

http://www.aohva.com/pdf/Small_Vehicle_Rules.pdf

 

[whoDEANie]

So kids are not allowed to ride there?

An except from the AOHVA link I sent in my last post:

Minimum driving age: The minimum age for operating off-highway vehicles on public land or highways is 14 years where permitted. If you are younger than 14 years, you may operate on public land with supervision by someone 18 years of age or older who is either on the same off-highway vehicle or in close proximity. (Off-Highway Vehicle Regulation, Section 2.) If operating on private property, no age restriction applies.

Here's another link I found to a printable copy of a section of the Traffic Safety Act: http://www.aohva.com/pdf/OHV_Regulations.pdf

 

[quadboy55]

To register an ATV under your name you do need a licence.

 

[whoDEANie]

To register an ATV under your name you do need a licence.

I don't believe that's true and I don't imagine that this is limited to OHv's. For example, even if my license is suspended, I am still legally obligated to register my vehicle or I risk getting it towed if it is not parked on private property. (i.e. you should not have to have a diver's license to be the registered owner of a vehicle) ...I could be wrong about that but I don not believe so.

Here's the registration requirements listed in the Traffic Act:

15 Before issuing a certificate of registration for an off-highway
vehicle to an applicant, the Registrar may require
(a) proof satisfactory to the Registrar that the person named
as owner in the application is the owner,
(b) proof satisfactory to the Registrar that the information in
the application is correct,
(c) proof satisfactory to the Registrar of the identity of the
applicant, or
(d) the production of a valid financial responsibility card
issued in respect of the off-highway vehicle in the name
of the person who is the owner of the off-highway vehicle.

 

[kbrunlees]

when you register your atv you use your license for ID, you could use your passport if you had to.

 

[4byrookie]

I don't believe that's true and I don't imagine that this is limited to OHv's. For example, even if my license is suspended, I am still legally obligated to register my vehicle or I risk getting it towed if it is not parked on private property. (i.e. you should not have to have a diver's license to be the registered owner of a vehicle) ...I could be wrong about that but I don not believe so.

Here's the registration requirements listed in the Traffic Act:

If your licence is suspended you cannot register your vehicle until you have a valid licence. My aunt tried and they said NO!!

 

[glengine]

The other thing that some people don't realize is that you can get an impaired on an atv or sled, that would affect your dr license.

 

[tukernater]

The other thing that some people don't realize is that you can get an impaired on an atv or sled, that would affect your dr license.

Riding lawnmowers and electric scooters too.

 

[Canadianking]

If you have an impaired and loose your license you see not allowed to operate any motor vehicle including quads sleds or ride on mowers. Can't register vehicles in your name of any sort either. Trust me 2000 dollar fine and 10 day stay at remand center for riding my sled after loosing my license plus another 6 month suspension.

 

[Riverjet]

What difference does it make if you need a licence or not? Most drivers out there with one can't drive worth a crap anyhow.:d

 

[IG650]

In Alberta, do you need a drivers license as a condition for 3rd party liability insurance?

 

[byronkentgraham]

You need insurance& registration first off. Most places where it is legal to operate them on roads require a valid learners license or for the kid to be within full view of the parents at ALL times....or so fish and feathers told me 2 years ago by Rig Street

 

[rubirose]

So kids are not allowed to ride there?

Kids have to be 16 or older and hold a valid class 5 to ride in the county of Parkland. private property does not matter.

 

[doorfx]

I'm gonna get my horse.

 

[byronkentgraham]

I'm gonna get my horse.

No riding drunk

You can get a DUI for that. Seriously.

 

[doorfx]

No riding drunk

You can get a DUI for that. Seriously.

But if I am so drunk I am hanging under his belly.....then am I riding him?????
Or hanging on?