Two people have been charged after police responded to a complaint about dirt bikes in Adjala-Tosorontio Township.
At about 11 a.m. Aug. 8, Nottawasaga OPP received a complaint about two dirt bikes being driven on Concession Road 3.
Police responded and charged the two riders with driving a motor vehicle with no plates and no licences.
In a news release, police noted the following are mandatory for those riding legally in public riding areas:
- Green or blue licence plate
- Insured in accordance with Section 2 of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act and Section 15 of the Off-Road Vehicles Act
- Registration (ownership)
- Trail permit sticker (Ontario Federation of Trail Riders)
- A Ministry of Transportation-approved or equivalent helmet that complies with Section 19 of the Off-Road Vehicles Act
Police remind the public riding dirt bikes is not allowed on roads, in parks, community centres, schools, conservation areas and stipulated walking trails.
An exception is a dirt bike with a blue and white street licence plate can be ridden on roads and trails. A blue street plate must be mounted on the rear of the bike.
Those riders must have a valid Class M1, M2 or M driver’s licence and follow the rules of the road as set out in the Highway Traffic Act.
Dirt bikes with a green and white licence plate are not allowed to be driven on roads, and the green licence plate must be mounted on the front of the bike.
More information can be found at oftr.ca.
