I just got the word after lunch today that the new OHV regulations will be presented tomorrow in Halifax. This could be because the Juno's are in town and they figure they can hide the contraversy behind the hipe of the day. Let's keep our fingers crossed that a little common sence was used by they people writing the new regs. There certianly wasn't any input from SANS and very little from ATVANS.

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Hey good news guys, Looks like Brooke Taylor did make a difference, and common sense did prevail. Now we just have to wait and see how bad the opposition parties wine, sook and complain.

http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/ohv/

http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20060331001

They made the announcement now because tomorrow is April 1st, the day the law was to take effect.

Below are some of the main points, as copied from Gov website

As of April 1, 2006, you are required to have your OHV registered with Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (Registry of Motor Vehicles) except in circumstances where owners use their OHVs exclusively on their own property.

OHVs are defined as:

snow vehicle
all-terrain vehicle
off-road motorcycle
four-wheel-drive or low-tire-pressure vehicle
dune buggy
vehicle or class of vehicle designated as an off-highway vehicle by regulation.
Age
Nova Scotians younger than 16 years-of-age can operate an OHV only if specific conditions are met (see training). Nova Scotians 16 and older must have completed a safety training program in order to legally operate an OHV.
Safety
All operators are required to wear an approved helmet.

Safety training is required.

You are required to have a white head light visible for at least 300 feet and a red tail light visible for at least 200 feet.

Noise level
The maximum noise level cannot exceed the level originally set by the manufacturer.

Liability Coverage
OHV operators are required to have and be able to show proof of liability insurance by April 1, 2007.

OHV Rallies
At the present time, rally operators and participants are not required to obtain a permit. Written permission to use private land is still required.

Seizure
An OHV may be seized if there are reasonable grounds to believe an offence has been committed under the Act. The OHV may be held until the resolution of the case.

I JUST READ THE NEW OHV ACT IT SUCKS. :banghead: I'M 14 YEARS OF AGE AND THAT MEANS THAT I CAN DRIVE ON MY FAMILES PROPETRY OR WITH AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES. ALSO WITH A REGESTERED COURSE. THAT INCLUDS MY ATV AND MY SNOWMOBILE WHAT A PISS OFF. BUT I KNEW IT COMING. :banghead: :banghead: :frech32:

Ok, so I guess I dont have the patience to read every detail...WHAT do I do about my son's Z120 and his 50 ATV..He is certainly too young for training. he is almost 4. He also does not meet the age requirements for his sled or his bike..but...He is a really, really good driver! He can handle them both and gets better each time we take him out with us..(which is the proper way of teaching children to ride....dont let them turn 14 or 16 and put them on your bike or sled and let them go! ).

Am I correct in understanding that he is ok to drive as long as he is under our supervision? and on our own property? Or do I sell them? Dont wanna do that to the poor little fella, He'd sleep with them if he could.

Elan Killer, your actually quite lucky, you won't be effected at all. You just need to get the ATV and Snowmobile safety courses and your set. Who cares who you have to drive with, as long as you can still ride. :div20:

Baggy, the reg's on the kids are about as clear as mud, but the good news is they aren't that put a grace period on kids riding, basically its not illegal yet for an under 14 to ride. You will have to put him/her through a safety course though, actually 2 from what I see so far, one for ATV's and one for snowmobiles when they develop it, but the snowmobile course is a few months away yet. And from what I seen to date your kids can ride on your private land or relatives private land, but they didn't get to specific on that, its like they want to feel things out and push those dates out a bit to develop a better plan for kids riding OHV's. Government is also waiting for a few of these Closed courses to open prior to restricting kids use.

ya this sucks im 13 so all be 14 in december so all be able to take the sled coarse but i cant thake the bike coarse this summer and theres NOOO way i will last all summer without the bike :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Why can't you take the ATV course? You can ride your ATV until October 1st without the course!!

he can take the atv couse but he is not allowed offhis property. and if he is it has to be an event with officals and paramedics there.

Not true, thats not in effect yet, that was part of the announcement, kids can ride for the time being, read below, direct copy and paste from gov webiste

"As a government, we're balancing the interests of many organizations and individuals that have come forward," said Mr. Taylor. "Children under 14 can still ride this spring and summer, but parents are now required to make sure stringent safety conditions are met. Our long-term approach will encourage safe, responsible recreational activities enjoyed by thousands of Nova Scotia families."

Basically the closed course part of the law is not in force yet, because there are no closed courses, yet. they haven't defined closed course, official, first responder, or anything else part of that section of the new law. So until they get organized, enjoy boys. :div20:

:beerchug: Thanks for the info Formula 670

Work in progress.

Still nothing on mandatory permits. :banghead:

oh well the goverement will never really have much in place for at least a year so we really should not to worried for now. and any way there are only 12 DNR in nova scotia 8 for the main land 4 for cape breton they only travel in 2's so they will make an apperance once a year and thats all you will see of them for the next year or 2.

Ya better take a minute and redo your math. Those 4 will live in the Highlands, good luck not running into them on a regular basis. As for 8 on the mainland, they'll be plenty visable on the trails.

Yep, especially when a lot of the RCMP have purchased street and trail bikes last summer with more on order for this spring ... What would you do?? Patrol in a car or on a bike if you had the choice??