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By CKPG Today

Off-roading

RCMP cracking down on off-road vehicle use

Aug 20, 2025 | 9:42 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Off-road vehicle use is about to be scrutinized more closely.

Prince George RCMP and City of Prince George Bylaws Services will be paying closer attention to the issue following an increase in complaints from the public.

“Most of our complaints have involved under-age riders on dirt bikes, so we are reaching out to the parents of these riders. Make sure you are reviewing safe usage of dirt bikes with your kids and reminding them that unlicensed dirt bikes are not permitted on roadways or in residential areas. Respecting our neighbours goes a long way towards creating peaceful neighbourhoods,” says Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

Police will be using a variety of methods in the upcoming weeks, including the use of the RCMP UTV, the RCMP Helicopter, traditional vehicle patrols and foot patrols with Bylaw Services officers.

The City says two primary areas of concern are the Hart Highway region and Upper College Heights near the end of Domano Boulevard. Recently, the area around the Corporal Darren Fitzpatrick Bravery Park has been of particular concern.

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Here are some quick reminders on the use of dirt bikes:

As dirt bikes are for off road use only, they are not allowed to be operated on the road, sidewalks, bike lanes or any place the public may be.

They are subject to Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) offences and fines:

• No insurance $598
• No license $276 and three demerit points
• Ride motorcycle without required helmet $138 and two demerit points
• Drive without due care and attention $368 and six demerit points
• Drive without consideration $196 and six demerit points
• Subject to 7-day vehicle impoundment if found stunting

They are subject to Criminal Code offences for the following:

• Dangerous Operation
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle

They are not covered under any insurance policy and can expose you to personal Civil Liability:

• There is zero tolerance as this is high-risk behaviour
• If a violation ticket is issued, this can cause increased insurance premiums when declaring these high-risk drivers on family vehicles
• This can negatively impact the youth operators before being eligible for a driver’s license

For more information on the use of off-road vehicles in City limits, see:

Road safety | Royal Canadian Mounted Police
ICBC | Off-road vehicles
BC Motor Vehicle Act