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Isle Madame ATV Riders Association P.O. Box 208 Arichat, Nova Scotia B0E 1A0 Meetings will be held every third Wednesday of the month (September - March) at 7:30pm in the Boardroom of L'Auberge Acadienne, Arichat, NS. |
Welcome People interested in improving the image of ATV Riders founded this club in 1996, to provide a focus for ATV related activities. We are an incorporated, non-profit society registered under the Provincial Societies Act. We are also affiliated with the All Terrain Vehicle Association of Nova Scotia, better known as ATVANS. Through ATVANS we are also associated with the Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers & Hunters. Following Proper Trail Etiquette The diverse trails across Isle Madame encompass many different user groups and interests. Trail users can hike, bike, snowmobile, use ATVs or off road vehicles, ride horseback and more. Our trails meander through beautiful forests, vast fields, and along our beautiful coasts. The bottom line is we all have to do our part to ensure that all trails are left in pristine condition for our current use and for generations to come. Simply following some standard trail etiquette will enhance your experience. Common sense plays a huge part in all trail etiquette but there also may be some unwritten rules that users aren’t aware of. Proper trail etiquette is everyone’s responsibility. Multi-use Non-motorized Trails and Paths Keep right Ride/Skate/Walk as far to the right as practical, except when passing another user going your direction (pass on the left). Control your speed, slow down and use caution when approaching or overtaking other trails or pathways users. Be predictable Travel in a consistent and predictable manner. Always look behind before changing positions on the trail or path. Don’t block the trail or path Ride/Skate/Walk single file when other users are present. Use no more than half the trail or path so as not to block the flow of other users. When stopping, move off the trail or path. Obey traffic signs and signals Use extra caution where trail or path crosses streets, driveways, or other trails and paths. Be courteous When passing someone from behind, announce yourself by shouting “passing on your left” or ring your bell if you are on a bicycle. Be respectful of private property Trails and paths are open to the public, but often the adjacent land is private property. Please respect all property rights. FOR YOUR INFORMATION If you are traveling on any trails and you are stopped by a DNR Officer and he ask's to see your Trail Permit, and you don't have one, he will then ask you if you have a Land Owners Permission Form signed by the landowner who gave you permission to travel on their property. If you don't have a copy of either of these two documents, you can be charged and fined accordingly. If you are a minor being the age of 14 years or less, by law you are not able to drive your or your parents ATV off of their property. This is illegal and your parents could be charged. If you are using their ATV and you should get into an accident or other means where the Insurance would have to be needed. Your parents insurance is null and void. If you want to join the IMATV Riders Association or require further information with regards to this matter, please contact the Membership Chairman: Andrea Boudreau, 226-2270, Babin's Service Centre: 345- 3161. Isle Madame ATV Rider’s Association
Our membership varies in age from 14 years well into the senior years. An annual membership fee is charged. Junior members (14–16 years) are registered at no cost, but they must be under direct adult supervision when on club runs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
