Calling all ATV riders and hunters!

OPP News Release

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Join the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) SAVE Team for an
information session on ATV & Hunter Safety and the law.

ATV & Hunter Safety Awareness Event
Thursday October 7th at 6:30pm
Ste Bernadette Parish Hall
408 Gagnon, Bonfield ON.

Special guests from Nosbonsing Anglers and Hunters, Voyageur Multi-use Trail System (VMUTS) and The Ministry of
Natural Resources & the K-9 Unit will be in attendance.

Come out with family and friends to learn more about regulations associated with hunting and ‘off road’ vehicles.

This is a FREE event open to all ATV Riders and Hunters

Light refreshments available

Sponsored by Bonfield Community Policing Committee
[email protected]

With special thanks to the Bonfield Knights of Columbus

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The fall season is one of the most popular times of the year for Off-Road recreational vehicle users. The Ontario Provincial Police is reminding riders to exercise caution and abide by basic safety rules when out operating ATVs. During the seasonal hunt when Off-Road Vehicle use is at its peak, OPP officers across the province are uniting with other enforcement partners to ensure safe Off-Road vehicle practices. Officers will be conducting patrols on area trails and rural roadways within the Province.

Contributing factors to off-road vehicle fatal crashes typically involve; alcohol consumption, no helmet, rider inexperience, and aggressive operation. Similar to automobiles, operating an ATV under the influence of alcohol is unlawful and can result in significant penalties, such as having your driver’s license suspended or even a jail term. Off-Road Vehicle operators found without a required helmet may face enforcement action. An approved safety helmet is for operator protection, it can save one’s life.

Additionally, surplus weight on the rear cargo rack can cause the ATV to tilt backwards when manoeuvring up hills with. Adhere to the manufacturers load recommendations.

Tragically, twelve recreational vehicle users have lost their lives in off-road vehicle related crashes in Ontario this year. The absence of effective safety equipment and abuse of alcohol were underlying factors in many of these tragic events. By exercising caution and following basic safety rules, off-road vehicle injuries and deaths can be averted.

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