Hillside Beach Community Association

You may have heard of #ElfOnTheShelf, but have you ever heard of the goose on the moose?

Every year, RCMP respond to numerous calls about snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and other off-road vehicles. Here are the laws that apply to anyo...ne operating an off-road vehicle. When operating an off-road vehicle on public land (ditches, Crown Land, roads, groomed snowmobile trails, etc.) the following laws apply: - The ORV must be registered; - Must be at least 14 years of age to operate an ORV without supervision; - 12-13 year olds must only operate an ORV under the direct supervision (within direct sight) of a parent; - Must be at least 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s licence in order to operate across a roadway or shoulder; - Must not operate an ORV with more passengers than the ORV is designed to carry; - Everyone riding an ORV must wear an approved helmet, unless: i. The ORV is equipped with occupant roll-over protection and seat belts, and the seat belts are being used, or ii. The ORV is being used for farming, commercial fishing, hunting or trapping operations; - Must not operate on roadway or shoulder (see Section 34 of the Off-Road Vehicle Act for exceptions for agricultural purposes) - May only cross a roadway or shoulder at an intersection or designated ORV crossing such as a snowmobile trail crossing, and must hold a valid driver’s licence (see Section 35 of the Off-Road Vehicle Act); - Must not carry open liquor or cannabis; - Must operate the ORV in a safe and prudent manner; - Must have headlights and tail lights on from 30 minutes prior to sunset until 30 minutes after sunrise. When operating on private land (yards, farm land, pasture land, etc.): - Ensure you have permission of the land owner; - While some provincial laws such as the Off-Road Vehicle Act do not apply to private property, the Criminal Code of Canada does. Therefore, operating an ORV while impaired or with a blood alcohol concentration or blood drug concentration over the legal limit is a criminal offence, as is operating an ORV in a dangerous manner. This past year, 50% of fatal ORV collisions involved alcohol and/or drugs, said Sergeant Mark Hume, Officer in Charge of Westman Traffic Services. In 60% of the collisions reported to police, the operator was found to be driving too fast and either lost control or struck an object. Of those killed in collisions, 1 in 3 were not wearing a helmet. All of these deaths could have been prevented.

Tonight's dinner special is... Crown roast of pork served with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables. First course is Italian wedding soup and for dessert... pound cake with citrus glaze.Tonight's dinner special is... Crown roast of pork served with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables. First course is Italian wedding soup and for dessert... pound cake with citrus glaze.

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