An RCMP operator in Kings County monitoring ATV safety. Photo: Archives/RCMP.
RCMP in Queens County will be ramping up enforcement efforts related to ATVs after a recent surge of reports of high-speed late-night rides.
In recent weeks the RCMP say they have received a high enough volume of complaints to cause some concern. They did not divulge specific details on when and where the reports were made, so as to not undermine their enforcement efforts.
In many cases, the reports indicated youth were operating ATVs at high speeds often times later than midnight.
For the remainder of the summer, Queens County RCMP will be conducting extra patrols in ATV hotspots, particularly in places where ATVs are known to drive on public roads.
Currently, there are no streets or highways in Queens County authorized for use under the Nova Scotia Off-Highway Vehicles Act. That means that no ATVs should be riding on public streets, and anyone found to be doing so could be subject to having their ATV seized and a maximum fine of $2,000.
RCMP are also reminding the public that anyone aged 6 to 15 riding an ATV requires adult supervision. They will also be checking to ensure that everyone out riding is wearing a helmet and has all the correct permits.
