Where are off-road vehicles allowed to travel?
Certain off-road vehicles are allowed to operate on the shoulder of the road and can move to the travelled portion of the highway if the shoulder is impassable/unsafe. Generally, these vehicles are allowed access to highways 500-899, 7000 series highways and highways with low traffic volume (Summer Average Daily Traffic less than 5000). The specific sections of highways are defined in the regulation schedules. Please refer to www.e-laws.gov.on.ca for details. Municipalities have the authority to pass by-laws to define if, where and when off-road vehicle use is appropriate on municipal roads. Off-road vehicles are not allowed on rights-of-way (e.g., medians) between opposing lanes of traffic. They cannot operate in a construction zone on a closed highway or within a provincial park unless allowed by the park.
