It depends what type of off-road vehicle it is, and how it is used.
Many types off-road vehicles cannot be registered, licensed or insured, including:
However, some off-road vehicles, when used to cross a road that the public has access to drive on, must be registered, licensed and insured. These vehicles include:
Before you can license and insure an ATV used for farming or industrial purposes, you must get an Operation Permit. This permit states where and when your ATV may cross a road. For more information about operation permits, or to get one for your ATV, please contact your local law enforcement agency.
Once you have a permit, please see your Autoplan broker to register, license, and insure the ATV.
Please phone Vehicle Registration Support: 604-661-6638. (We accept collect calls.)
Or, write to:
ICBC - Vehicle Registration Support
Room 235 - 151 West Esplanade
Why can't I take my off-road vehicle on the road?
Off-road vehicles generally don't meet Canadian safety standards for vehicles that travel on roads and highways. It is illegal for off-road vehicles to travel on a highway or highway right-of-way.