ATVs & snowmobiles across Newfoundland and Labrador
Where can I ride an ATV or snowmobile in town?
20 of 274 municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador have an adopted bylaw on atvs & snowmobiles on file. Each row links the municipality's answer page and, where transcribed, the full text of the document.
| Municipality | Adopted document | Key facts | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botwood Town |
Town of Botwood Recreational Vehicle Regulations (ATV Regulations 2026)
adopted 2026-05-13 |
where allowed: Prohibited in parks/playgrounds, public pathways, sidewalks, hospital/school/seniors' property; allowed on Designated Routes (Schedule A) and to cross/travel Highways only under stated conditions · helmet or age rules: Highway operation requires a valid driver's licence; Designated Route operators must be at least 16 with a licence; under-13 may not operate a snow vehicle (unless accompanied by person 19+); under-16 may operate an ATV only if 14+ on engine 90 cc or less and accompanied by person 19+ | 2026-08-29 |
| Carbonear Town |
ATV Regulations — Town of Carbonear
adopted 2021-07-26 |
where allowed: ATVs permitted only on highways/pathways set out in Schedule A; otherwise prohibited on any highway or public pathway within the Town. Snowmobiles prohibited on any highway · helmet or age rules: Operator must be at least 16 years of age and hold a class of driver's licence under the Highway Traffic Act; must carry liability insurance | 2026-08-29 |
| Cormack Town |
ATV Regulations — Town of Cormack | — | 2026-08-29 |
| Corner Brook City |
City of Corner Brook Recreational Vehicles Regulation (2025)
adopted 2025-05-12 |
where allowed: ATVs permitted only on designated routes/pathways in Schedule A; prohibited on non-designated highways/pathways without a permit; snowmobiles prohibited on any City highway · helmet or age rules: Operator must be at least 16 years of age and hold a class of driver's licence under the Highway Traffic Act | 2026-08-29 |
| Deer Lake Town |
ATV Regulations
+1 more adopted 2020-06-11 |
— | 2026-08-29 |
| Gambo Town |
Snowmobile and ATV Regulations
adopted 2003-10-24 |
where allowed: No person shall operate a recreational vehicle within Town limits unless the area has been designated by Council; designated street includes Pioneer Street; speed limit 15 km/h unless posted · helmet or age rules: Helmet complying with Highway Traffic Act standards required for operator and passenger; no person under 16 may operate unless accompanied by adult 19 or older; valid driver's licence required to operate on a designated street | 2026-08-29 |
| Grand Falls-Windsor Town |
Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Motorized Snow Vehicles and All Terrain Vehicles Regulations | where allowed: Only in Council-designated areas marked in Schedule 'D' (ATV/Snowmobile Trail System); ATVs not to be used outside an approved area; operation on highway/public area otherwise prohibited. · helmet or age rules: Helmet required for operator and passenger; no person under 13 may drive a snow vehicle unless accompanied/supervised by someone 19+; no person under 16 may operate an ATV unless accompanied/supervised by someone 19+. | 2026-08-29 |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay Town |
ATV And Off Road Motorcycle Regulations
+1 more |
where allowed: Prohibited in parks/playgrounds, sidewalks/walking/bicycling paths, private property without permission, hospital/health/school/senior-home property, within 15 m of airport buildings/runways, and signed areas; may cross a highway only where 100 m visibility both directions; road shoulder only with valid Town permit. · helmet or age rules: Helmet required (properly fastened) for operator and passenger; person under 16 shall not drive unless accompanied by a person 19 or older; operators under 19 must be insured. · where allowed: Prohibited in parks/playgrounds, sidewalks/ski paths, private property without permission, hospital/health/senior-home property, within 15 m of airport buildings/runways, signed areas, and where people are skiing/skating/tobogganing; on highway only on shoulder when no other means at max 15 km/h, or crossing where 100 m visibility both directions. | 2026-08-29 |
| Hopedale Inuit community government |
Snowmobile and Motor Vehicle Regulations 2011 (H-CBL 2015-01) | helmet or age rules: No person under 13 shall operate a snowmobile; no person under 16 shall operate an ATV or other vehicle not requiring a provincial driver's license | 2026-08-29 |
| Humber Arm South Town |
ATV Regulations | where allowed: ATVs permitted on any highway or public pathway unless restricted; prohibited in parks/playgrounds, public pathways (unless specified), sidewalks; snowmobiles and dirt bikes not permitted on any roadway · helmet or age rules: Operator must be at least 16 years of age and hold a class of driver's licence under the Highway Traffic Act | 2026-08-29 |
| Irishtown-Summerside Town |
Town of Irishtown-Summerside Recreational Vehicles Regulations 2022 | where allowed: ATVs permitted on any by-road or public pathway on the designated route unless restricted; route does not include Route 440; off-road motorcycles and snowmobiles not permitted on any highway · helmet or age rules: Operator must be at least 16 and hold a driver's licence; under 16 may operate only if at least 14, ATV engine 90cc or less, and accompanied by a person at least 19 | 2026-08-29 |
| Labrador City Town |
Off-Road Vehicles Regulations, 2023
+1 more |
where allowed: Permitted on all highways under Municipality control including all streets and road reservations within the Municipal Boundary, excluding provincial highway Route 500; prohibited on parks, trails, easements, sidewalks, open space, playgrounds · helmet or age rules: A person shall not drive an off-road vehicle upon a highway or street unless at least 16 years of age and holder of a class of driver's licence under the Highway Traffic Act · where allowed: A person shall not operate a snow vehicle in any area designated as a park or playground, on any sidewalk or designated ski path, on private property without permission, on hospital/health centre/seniors home property, or where signs prohibit use | 2026-08-29 |
| Massey Drive Town |
Off-Road Vehicles By-Law — Town of Massey Drive
adopted 2025-05-10 |
where allowed: ATVs permitted on any highway in Town unless restricted; prohibited in parks/playgrounds, on sidewalks/walking-bicycling trails, private property without permission; snowmobiles and motorized watercraft not permitted · helmet or age rules: Operator must be at least 16 years of age and hold a class of driver's licence under the Highway Traffic Act; ATV must be registered and insured | 2026-08-29 |
| Mount Moriah Town |
Recreational Vehicles Regulations 2021 – Town of Mount Moriah | where allowed: ATVs may operate on town street/highway only to gain access from residence to Newfoundland T'Railway or other off-road trails and return; snowmobiles only to access the T'Railway from residence · helmet or age rules: Operator must be at least 16 years of age and hold a class of driver's licence under the Highway Traffic Act; valid liability insurance required | 2026-08-29 |
| Nain Inuit community government |
Nain Recreation Vehicle Regulations 2013
adopted 2013-01-18 |
where allowed: Operation within the Community prohibited without due care, with defective/unlit head lights, over 25 km/h, or for joy riding 10.30 p.m.-7.30 a.m. · helmet or age rules: No person under sixteen (16) years shall operate a vehicle within the Community · fines: first offence $100-$500; subsequent $500-$1000 | 2026-08-29 |
| Pasadena Town |
Recreational Vehicle Regulations of the Town of Pasadena | where allowed: Prohibited in parks/playgrounds, public pathways (except designated multipurpose trails), sidewalks, private property without permission, hospital/school/senior-home property, and signed-prohibited areas; Highway crossing/access and Designated Routes (Schedule A) permitted under conditions · helmet or age rules: Operator and passengers must wear a CSA/DOT/ECE-approved helmet; no person under 16 may operate unless trained and supervised by a licensed person 18+; on Designated Routes operator must be at least 16 and licensed · fines: $100-$1,000 | 2026-08-29 |
| Springdale Town |
ATV Regulations 2021 - Town of Springdale
adopted 2021-08-16 |
where allowed: Prohibited in parks/playgrounds, public pathways, sidewalks, private property without permission, hospital/school/seniors' grounds, signed-prohibited areas; permitted on Designated Routes (Sullivan's Road; Main St segment). · helmet or age rules: Operator on Highway must hold a driver's license; under 16 may not operate an ATV unless 14+ on engine 90cc or less and accompanied by person 19+; under 13 may not operate snow vehicle unless accompanied by 19+. | 2026-08-29 |
| Steady Brook Town |
Town of Steady Brook Recreational Vehicles (ATV) Regulations | where allowed: Permitted in Approved Areas and on Designated Routes (Schedule A); prohibited in parks/playgrounds, public pathways, sidewalks, private property without permission, and hospital/school/seniors' home property · helmet or age rules: Operator and passengers must wear a CSA/DOT/ECE helmet; person under 16 may not operate unless trained and supervised by someone 18+; Designated Route operators must be 16+ with a driver's licence | 2026-08-29 |
| Stephenville Crossing Town |
Motorized Snow and ATV Regulations | where allowed: No vehicle (except motor vehicles) shall be driven within the Town except on a designated trail per Schedule A; Council may designate additional areas · helmet or age rules: No person under 16 shall operate a vehicle; no person under 13 shall drive a motorized snow vehicle; under-age operators must be accompanied/supervised by someone 19+. Helmet and protective glasses required under permit conditions | 2026-08-29 |
| Trinity Bay North Town |
Motorized Recreational Vehicle By-Law
adopted 2025-03-19 |
where allowed: Prohibited within town limits unless area designated by Council; prohibited in town parks, community garden, playgrounds; permitted on highways/roads only where no trail available · helmet or age rules: Helmet meeting Highway Traffic Act standards required for operator and passenger; no one under 16 may operate unless supervised by an adult 19 or older | 2026-08-29 |
Nothing on file for atvs & snowmobiles
Absence here is explicit, not a gap: each municipality below was checked, and its status says why there is no document.
Checked, nothing adopted (2) — Mount Pearl (2026-08-29), Stephenville (2026-08-29).
Other bylaws on file, none on this topic (160) — Anchor Point, Appleton, Aquaforte, Arnold's Cove, Avondale, Badger, Baie Verte, Bauline, Bay Bulls, Bay Roberts, Belleoram, Birchy Bay, Bishop's Falls, Bonavista, Brigus, Bryant's Cove, Buchans, Burgeo, Burin, Cape Broyle, Cape St. George, Carmanville, Cartwright, Labrador, Centreville-Wareham-Trinity, Channel-Port aux Basques, Chapel Arm, Charlottetown, Clarenville, Clarke's Beach, Colinet, Colliers, Come By Chance, Conception Bay South, Conception Harbour, Cow Head, Cox's Cove, Cupids, Dover, Eastport, Elliston, Embree, Englee, Fermeuse, Ferryland, Flatrock, Flower's Cove, Fogo Island, Forteau, Fortune, Gander, Garnish, Gillams, Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook, Glenwood, Glovertown, Grand Bank, Hampden, Hant's Harbour, Harbour Breton, Harbour Grace, Harbour Main-Chapel's Cove-Lakeview, Hawke's Bay, Heart's Content, Heart's Delight-Islington, Hermitage-Sandyville, Holyrood, Hughes Brook, Indian Bay, Isle aux Morts, Kippens, L'Anse-au-Clair, L'Anse-au-Loup, LaScie, Lawn, Leading Tickles, Lewin's Cove, Lewisporte, Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights, Main Brook, Makkovik, Mary's Harbour, Marystown, McIvers, Meadows, Millertown, Milltown-Head of Bay d'Espoir, Ming's Bight, Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines, New Perlican, New-Wes-Valley, Norman's Cove-Long Cove, Norris Arm, Norris Point, North River, North West River, Northern Arm, Old Perlican, Pacquet, Paradise, Parson's Pond, Peterview, Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, Pilley's Island, Placentia, Point Leamington, Port Blandford, Port Hope Simpson, Port Rexton, Port Saunders, Port au Choix, Port au Port East, Port au Port West-Aguathuna-Felix Cove, Portugal Cove South, Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Pouch Cove, Raleigh, Red Bay, Reidville, Rigolet, Robert's Arm, Rocky Harbour, Roddickton-Bide Arm, Salmon Cove, Salvage, Sandy Cove, Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove, South River, Southern Harbour, Spaniard's Bay, St. Alban's, St. Anthony, St. George's, St. Jacques-Coomb's Cove, St. John's, St. Joseph's, St. Lawrence, St. Lewis, St. Pauls, Summerford, Sunnyside, Terra Nova, Torbay, Traytown, Trinity, Triton, Trout River, Twillingate, Upper Island Cove, Victoria, Wabana, Wabush, West St. Modeste, Whitbourne, Whiteway, Winterland, Winterton, Witless Bay, Woody Point, Bonne Bay, York Harbour.
No bylaws published online (92, verified negatives) — Admirals Beach, Baine Harbour, Bay L'Argent, Bay de Verde, Baytona, Beachside, Bellburns, Bird Cove, Bishop's Cove, Branch, Brent's Cove, Brighton, Burlington, Burnt Islands, Campbellton, Chance Cove, Change Islands, Coachman's Cove, Comfort Cove-Newstead, Conche, Cook's Harbour, Cottlesville, Crow Head, Daniel's Harbour, English Harbour East, Fleur de Lys, Fox Cove-Mortier, Fox Harbour, Frenchman's Cove, Gallants, Gaskiers-Point La Haye, Gaultois, George's Brook-Milton, Goose Cove East, Grand le Pierre, Greenspond, Happy Adventure, Hare Bay, Heart's Desire, Howley, Jackson's Arm, Keels, King's Cove, King's Point, Lamaline, Lark Harbour, Little Bay, Little Bay East, Little Burnt Bay, Lord's Cove, Lourdes, Lumsden, Lushes Bight-Beaumont-Beaumont North, Middle Arm, Miles Cove, Morrisville, Musgrave Harbour, Musgravetown, Nipper's Harbour, Parkers Cove, Pinware, Point Lance, Point May, Point au Gaul, Point of Bay, Pool's Cove, Port Anson, Port Kirwan, Postville, Ramea, Red Harbour, Rencontre East, Renews-Cappahayden, River of Ponds, Riverhead, Rose Blanche-Harbour le Cou, Rushoon, Sandringham, Seal Cove (Fortune Bay), Seal Cove (White Bay), South Brook, St. Bernard's-Jacques Fontaine, St. Brendan's, St. Bride's, St. Lunaire-Griquet, St. Mary's, St. Shott's, St. Vincent's-St. Stephen's-Peter's River, Terrenceville, Trepassey, Westport, Woodstock.