Up Riding – Where Does the OFATV Stand?
With regard to 2-up riding, it is not the OFATV who makes the rules of the road. We may not agree with them but we do have to respect them. As far as riding on an OFATV trail – you are welcome to ride – it is only on actual road access that the rules of the road apply and the OFATV has no say in the matter. We are working on having this changed, but this type of process takes a long time. We were actually instrumental in the introduction of Bill 11 in 1999 and only today are we finally seeing municipalities passing by-laws allowing road access. We have worked VERY hard for all ATV riders in Ontario – not just our members! There have been some wonderful advancements but only through membership dollars and volunteer support will this continue to happen.
