TRAIL Safety

GENERAL RULES FOR RIDERS & ATVS

HELMETS & PROTECTIVE GEAR

• Canadian Standards Association D230 “Safety Helmets for Motorcycle Riders”

• Snell Memorial Foundation “Standard for Protective Headgear”

• The United States of America “Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218” and bear the symbol DOT

• American National Standard “Specifications for Protective Headgear for Vehicle User” Z90.1 (ANSI).

SXS & ATV

• Insurance is required on all pilot roads.

• Must carry a valid plate and registration.

• Must meet all safety and ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) specifications.

• Must conform to Prince Edward Island Highway Traffic Act definitions.

• Must meet acceptable noise levels.

Rules for riders

• Must stay on designated rails

Must not trespass on private property or otherwise disrupt private landowners.

• Must avoid sensitive and restricted areas at all times, especially wetlands & shores.

• Must cross only at designated crossings or bridges when available.

• Must yield the right-of-way to other trail users when approaching: pedestrians (walkers or joggers) have priority right of way always – slow to a crawl when approaching walkers or cyclists and pass with extreme caution – stop, pull over and shut your machine off when a horse and rider are approaching(do not pass or overtake a horse and rider ).

• Must pack out all your waste material.

• Must know applicable local and provincial laws.

• Must follow all warnings and stop signs.

• Must obey trail officials and By-law Enforcement.

• Must carry valid PEI ATV Federation trail permit

• Must wear a helmet whenever in motion.

• Must safely operate ATV.

• Must refrain from excessive noise.

THINK SAFE. RIDE SAFE. BE SAFE.