What are the legal requirements for my under 16 child to ride atv’s
Any rider under the age of 16 who operates an atv in New Brunswick must be supervised and accompanied by a person 19 years old or older and has successfully completed an approved atv safety training course.
ATV’s that are 2010 and newer must comply with AMSI/SVIA 1-2007 standard for vehicles that will be ridden by a person who is between the ages of 6 and 16. This manufacturing standards will ensure that these atv’s have speed limiters. As follows:
Category Y 6+ – max speed 16km/h
Category Y 10+ max speed 24 km/h
Category Y 12+ max speed 24 km/h
Category T (transition models for teens between 14 to 16 years old) 32 km/h
The cost of an atv safety course is $150, however you may qualify for the following discounts:
80% rebate for children between 6 and 15 years old whose parents have a valid Quand NB trail permit.
30% rebate for children between 6 and 15 years old whose parents do not have a valid Quad NB trail permit.
50% rebate for members who have a valid Quad NB trail permit.
More information can be found on the Quad NB website Quad Safety Course – Quad NB
To register for an atv safety course, please complete the form EmailMe Form – Student Sign Up Form (New Brunswick) Once completed, submit the form and the Training Coordinator will reach out to you.
These classes fill up fast, so please reach out early.