Do I need to register and insure an ATV in Quebec before riding it?
Yes. Quebec requires every off-road vehicle to be registered with the SAAQ, display a registration plate and carry minimum $500,000 civil liability insurance before legal use on federated trails or public lands. The registration fee funds trail maintenance through the FQCQ network. Ontario also requires registration, plates and insurance for ATVs ridden on public trails or road shoulders where permitted. Private land use on your own property is generally exempt from plating, but liability insurance is still the prudent call because medical evacuations from remote bush are expensive. Budget the registration and insurance costs alongside the purchase price when comparing listings on this page.
























