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Off-road vehicles

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Off-road vehicles

Do off-road vehicles need licence plates and insurance?

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:

ATVs used for farming and industrial use

Before you can license and insure an ATV used for farming or industrial purposes, you must obtain 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.

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.