ATV Safety

Upside Down ATVIn May 17, 2005, the Department of Government Services introduced amendments to ATV legislation. With the increasing use of ATVs as a recreational vehicle, amendments to the existing legislation were necessary to improve safety around that use, particularly with respect to the safety of children. At that time, government also undertook the development of a safety awareness campaign, the features of which are contained on this site. Developed in consultation and cooperation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, this campaign is aimed at both adults and youth.

Link to the brochure (PDF: 783 KB) to find details of what's new in the legislation and the reasons the legislation was amended. A link to the actual legislation is also here. Check out the new poster (PDF: 2,272 KB) for use in schools and other youth related venues, the print advertisement (PDF: 2,329 KB) for local papers and the television commercials (Windows Media Video 9: Ad #1, Ad #2) which are airing now. Radio commercials will be available in the near future. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an e-mail.

Remember — ATV safety...