Did You Know? (2023-30)

ORVs can be driven on Tay Valley Township municipally owned roads.

The ORV must meet all of the equipment requirements of Sections 7 to 15 of Ontario Regulation 316/03 - Operation of Off-Road Vehicles on Provincial Highways and the ORV is to be operated in accordance with Sections 16 to 24 of Ontario Regulation 316/03.

In addition to the above, any ORV operating on a municipally owned road must also be equipped with a yellow reflective strip at the front and not have chains or studs on its tires.

Enforced by the OPP, any person who contravenes the Highway Traffic Act, its Regulations or By-Law No. 2020-049 is guilty of an offence and subject to a fine for each offence.

Residents are encouraged to report violations to the OPP by calling 613-267-2626 and to share any incidents or concerns with the Township. 

There are different rules and regulations for the use of Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) on Township, County, Provincial and Private Roads.