- Drivers and passengers must wear approved motorcycle helmets;
- Riders must have at least a valid G2 or M2 driver’s license to operate on-road and must have a valid driver’s license (i.e. minimum G1) to directly cross a road
- All ATVs must also be insured when operated off of the vehicle owner’s private property
- Any ATV being operated on a road must have the same insurance as a passenger car.
- The same laws regarding impaired operation (drugs or alcohol) apply to ATVs as to cars.
- A valid driver’s license
- Proof of snowmobile ownership
- Registration complete with current validation tag
- Insurance
- Helmets
The laws relating to the use of ATVs are complex. And when an accident involving an ATV results in serious injuries, the claims can also be complex. In those cases, injured accident victims need lawyers who are experienced in dealing with the legal and factual issues that are special in ATV or off-road vehicle claims. The lawyers at McNally Gervan are experienced at helping people who have suffered serious injuries in ATV accidents across Ontario. They have years of experience in managing complex claims and in helping accident victims get access to the insurance and other benefits they are entitled to so that they can get their lives back on track. Compensation for serious ATV accidents often includes damages for pain and suffering, compensation for past and future losses of income, and the recovery of past and ongoing medical and rehabilitation costs.
The lawyers at McNally Gervan LLP understand the system and are here to help accident victims get the support they need and the benefits they deserve.
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