Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs)

OHV Use in Parkland County

Using Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) for recreational purposes can be a lot of fun, but OHVs have the potential for personal injury or even death. This is why Parkland County educates users about municipal bylaws and provincial acts relating to proper OHV use and safety precautions.

Discuss OHV safety with your family

To create a safe environment, Parkland County encourages adults and parents to be good examples. Review this information as a family and discuss the importance of operating OHVs in a safe and lawful manner.

Respect private property

OHV operators should not ride on other people's property unless they have received permission from the property owner. Unauthorized riding is:

• Trespassing
• Against the law
• Damaging to crops, fences, and other valuable items

Municipal Bylaws

OHV operators who do not follow municipal regulations are committing an offence and will be fined accordingly. Under Parkland County's OHV bylaw, fines for violating the Off-Highway Vehicle bylaw range from $150 up to $2500. 

Please note: The bylaw does not apply to highways, which are under the jurisdiction of the Province. OHVs are not allowed within primary and secondary right-of-ways.

Key guidelines explained in the OHV Bylaw include:

OHV prohibited subdivisions and land

Residents can request that OHVs be prohibited within a hamlet or subdivision. Contact Enforcement Services for details.