Rules of the Road Apply to ATV’s and Snowmobiles

The City of St. Lazare has emitted a list of regulations regarding the use of ATVs and snowmobiles. Bylaw No. 637 stipulates the following: the circulation and parking of these vehicules is strictly forbidden in public places including streets, parks, public places, and recreational trails excluding those designated for this sport. Infractions of the regulations are subject to fines starting at $100 plus administrative costs of $38.00. Each infraction represents a separate fine for each section of the By-Law. A copy of the bylaw can be obtained at St. Lazare city hall at a cost of 32 cents per page. It can also be viewed on the city’s Website at www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca.

Patrolmen, who are members of the following clubs - Club Équestre Les Forestiers, Club des Motoneigistes Harfang des Neiges, Club QUAD des Trois-Lacs and la Base de plein air Les Cèdres are authorized to issue tickets, which in effect are equivalent to a driving offence. For additional information on the openings and closing of trails during thaws, to avoid damaging the trails and private properties. call Louis Paquin at 450 424-2999, local 221.