Motorized Vehicles/ATV
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are a popular type of Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) and it is important to check with the appropriate Township or Town when planning your route. Each municipality in Ontario regulates the ATV/ORV use on their roads and within their municipally owned property.
Tay Township prohibits the use of ATVs/ORVs on all Township Roads and municipally owned lands.
Questions and Answers
No. In 2020 Council passed By-law 2020-071 to prohibit the use of Off-Road Vehicles on Municipal Highways and Land in Tay Township.
The set fine for operating an ATV or other motorized machine contrary to this by-law is $85.00-$250.00. For more serious motorized vehicles offences, the fine imposed can be up to $5000.00.
No. In 2020 Council passed By-law 2020-071 to prohibit the use of Off-Road Vehicles on Municipal Highways and Lands in Tay Township. This includes the Tay Shore Trail, Township parks, beaches, and any other land owned by the Township.
The set fine for operating an ATV or other motorized machine contrary to this by-law is $85.00-$250.00. For more serious motorized vehicles offences, the fine imposed can be up to $5000.00.
The Ontario Provincial Police have full jurisdiction regarding ATV's and other motorized machines operating on the roads, and therefore they should be contacted to report violations at 1-888-310-1122.
The Municipal Law Enforcement Department should be contacted when ATV's, or other motorized vehicles are operating on the Tay Shore Trail, municipal parks or beaches. To report violations please call (705) 534-7248 and press option “2”. Municipal Law Enforcement Officers have the authority to lay charges if a motorized vehicle is operating contrary to the Township's By-laws.
Tay Township
450 Park Street, PO Box 100
Victoria Harbour
ON L0K 2A0
Phone: 705-534-7248
Fax: 705-534-4493
Send an Email
Municipal Law Enforcement
General Inquiries
705-534-7248 option 2
mleo@tay.ca