FREDERICTON – People driving all-terrain vehicles on managed trails in New Brunswick will have to have a permit in the new year.
The provincial government and the New Brunswick All-Terrain Vehicle Federation are behind the mandatory trail permit program that goes into effect Jan. 1.
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Public Safety Minister Robert Trevors says the program ensures that users pay the cost of trail development and maintenance.
Under the Off Road Vehicle Act, anyone riding on a managed trail without a permit will be fined $172.
Permits for 2013 will consist of a three-season permit at a cost of $25 and an annual permit for $75.
Maps of managed trails are listed on the New Brunswick All-Terrain Vehicle Federation website.
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