Town reminding residents of snowmobile and ATV by-laws

With snowmobiling being a very popular activity with the current conditions, the Town of St. Marys is reminding residents of the by-laws regarding operating motorized snow and other all-terrain vehicles. Failing to adhere to these laws could result in damage to property, fines, injury or even death.

Motorized snow vehicles must NOT be operated:

• Along sidewalks or boulevards (grass between the sidewalk and street).
• On trails (Grand Trunk Trail, The Loop, Riverview Walkway, Taylor Trail and Avon Trail).
• Within the boundaries of the St. Marys Cemetery or on Town parklands.  
• After 10:00 p.m. and before 7:00 a.m.

More information regarding Section 2.8 of Town By-law 58-2018, Parking, Traffic and Boulevard Maintenance, can be found at townofstmarys.com/59-2018.  

Residents are also reminded to adhere to all laws of the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act:

• Exceeding a speed of 20 km/hr (or on a highway where the speed limit established is pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, is 50 km/hr or less): $110 Fine
• Failing to wear a proper helmet: $110 Fine
• Driving across a highway with no licence: $110 Fine
• Failing to display a registration number: $110 Fine
• Driving an uninsured vehicle: $240 Fine

As per Section 2.7 of Town By-law 58-2018, all-terrain vehicles are NOT permitted on public roads and road allowances. They are permitted only on private property at the consent of the property owner.

Residents are encouraged to contact Stratford Police Services at 519-271-4141 to report any concerns.  

Contact

Jenna McCartney | Clerk
519-284-2340, ext. 212 | jmccartney@town.stmarys.on.ca