SUBMITTED BY NORTHUMBERLAND OPP
In conjunction with the “Canada Road Safety Week” campaign, the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will also be focusing its efforts on Motorcycle, Off Road Vehicle (ORV) and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) enforcement beginning Friday May 17, 2019 through to Monday May 20, 2019.
Members of Northumberland OPP will be increasing patrols throughout the county on highways and trails to enforce the laws and to assist, support and educate riders in makin g good decisions while out on their ORV or motorcycle.
OFV/ATV riders:
Make it a priority to:
- Always wear a comfortable, well-fitted and fastened approved helmet
- Never ride impaired
- Ride with others – never alone
- Take a safety course and get to know your equipment
- Stay in control and ride within your skill level
- Know your responsibilities wherever you ride
- Let someone know your trip or activity plans
For more information on ATV/ORV safety or legal requirements, please visit
Motorcyclists should not assume that other drivers can see them – drivers that have collided with motorcycles often say they did not see the motorcycle until it was too late.
Always ride at a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions as speeding and loss of control are major causes of motorcycle collisions.
- When riding, always wear an approved motorcycle helmet and bright, high-quality protective gear to make yourself more visible to other motorists.
- Never take your focus away from operating the motorcycle, being on two wheels at highway speeds means that any loose gravel, uneven pavement or potholes will cause some sort of reaction from the handling of the bike and could cause you to lose control.
- Avoid riding in a vehicle’s blind spot as this can greatly reduce the chance of a potential collision caused by a motorist who may not see them.
