Queens District RCMP officers will be stepping up patrols in north Queens County after getting numerous reports from residents over the past several weeks of minors illegally operating off-highway vehicles at high speeds and often late at night.
RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Carlie McCann did not know how many calls the RCMP received or in which specific areas of north Queens. But she said that officers are emphasizing safe use of the vehicles, and will reinforce the laws and regulations surrounding OHVs.
Queens County has no designated roads or highways yet listed under the Nova Scotia Off-Highway Vehicles Act. And operators must have a valid driver’s license and wear helmets. Children between the ages of 6 and 15 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Under the act, offenders can be fined up to $2,000 and have their vehicle seized by RCMP.
