Quad Riders Association of British Columbia

On behalf of ATV/BC the Quad Riders Association of British Columbia and the off road riding Associations & Federations of B.C. we want to congratulate the B.C. government for committing to update the ATV Act with some new regulations.

To ORC’s Member Organizations

The announcement of the Off-Road Vehicle Management Framework was only announced on November 10 so we are in the very early stages of what may be a two year process.

For those who may be affected and who have immediately questions I recommend that you consult the Questions and Answers (or FAQs) section on the Ministry of Tourism Culture & the Arts website for this initiative at:

http://www.tca.gov.bc.ca/tourism/orv/

Quad Riders Association of British Columbia

Thank you for your insights, hard work and support to help improve off-road vehicle (ORV) management in British Columbia.  A solution has been a long time in the making, and has involved discussions with many people and organizations to identify shared interests and workable approaches for moving forward.

New regulations for off-road vehicles will be in place by 2011. The Minister of Tourism Kevin Krueger is calling for registration, licensing, and age appropriate safety measures.   ATV/BC 1st VP Jeff Mohr was interviewed by CBC television in Prince George.

http://www.ckpg.com/news/7665-atv-licensevideo.html

KAMLOOPS – Workers in several Thompson-Nicola area communities will benefit from more than $580,000 in funding to undertake building and safety projects and create employment through the Job Opportunities Program, Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake announced on behalf of Bill Bennett, Minister of Community and Rural Development.

The legality of using a Forest Service Road by an ATV is established by what is not said rather than a specific authorization.  To see the legality is based upon following a legislative thread that either omits or incorporates various pieces of legislation.