Review enforcement statistics for British Columbia by infraction or by region.
https://atvbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ORVA_Enforcement_Action_Summary.xlsx
License and Registration please!
Registration issues seem to be most prevalent. Unsure of registration and licensing laws? Get started here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/crown-land-water/crown-land/crown-land-uses/off-road-vehicles
Insurance questions?
For insurance information, read this: https://atvbc.ca/icbc-basic-insurance-which-insurance-coverage-do-you-need/
Does your ride have a spark arrestor?
Spark arrestors required for off-road vehicles (ORVs):
All off-road vehicles are now required to have a spark arrestor installed to reduce wildfire risks when operating on Crown land. A spark arrestor is a small screen or other device that is installed in an exhaust system to stop sparks or other exhaust residue from exiting the tailpipe.
Many new models of ORVs already have a spark arrestor. Owners of older models that do not have spark arrestors will need to get them installed if they wish to operate the ORV on Crown land.
A contravention could result in a violation ticket fine of $460 or an administrative monetary penalty of up to $10,000 if an ORV without a spark arrestor is operating at a time or place where there is a risk of a wildfire starting.
If a wildfire starts, the operator could receive a violation ticket fine of $575, an administrative monetary penalty of up to $10,000, or a court fine up to $1,000,000 and/or up to three years in jail. The person responsible could also be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
