Awareness campaign on motocross driving

May 23, 2023

The Police Force has noticed an increase in complaints related to motocross traffic on municipal streets, ATV trails and even on the bike path. The main complaints received related to dangerous driving, speed, and noise.

Dirt bikes are off-road vehicles designed to be driven on closed circuits or private land, since they cannot be registered or insured.

“Motocross owners use streets and trails to reach private lands surrounding their residences, which means they do not respect the law on off-road vehicles”, explains Inspector Martin Perron.

According to Section 16 of the Off Road Vehicle Act: Subject to the regulations or any by-law made under Section 37, no person shall operate an off-road vehicle within 7.5 meters of the used part of a road.

The Police Force will therefore have an increased presence in certain more problematic sectors and will issue fines to motocross riders who do not comply with this law.

Information sessions are currently offered in secondary schools to educate and raise awareness among motocross and scooter owners.

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CONTACT: Edmundston Police Force, 506.739.2100