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V-1.3 - Act respecting off-highway vehicles
Section 40
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40. Vehicle operators must keep a sufficient distance between their vehicles and all other users of the area, in particular when approaching or passing them; operators must also, when following persons, other off-highway vehicles or any other type of vehicle, keep a safe, reasonable distance between their vehicles and such persons or vehicles, taking the circumstances into account.
On trails and in other areas with two-way traffic, operators must adapt their handling of their vehicles to take oncoming users and vehicles into account. Operators must operate their vehicles as close to the right-hand side as is practicable and slow down or, if necessary, stop the vehicle to allow oncoming vehicles and users to pass safely.
In force: 2020-12-30
40. Vehicle operators must keep a sufficient distance between their vehicles and all other users of the area, in particular when approaching or passing them; operators must also, when following persons, other off-highway vehicles or any other type of vehicle, keep a safe, reasonable distance between their vehicles and such persons or vehicles, taking the circumstances into account.
On trails and in other areas with two-way traffic, operators must adapt their handling of their vehicles to take oncoming users and vehicles into account. Operators must operate their vehicles as close to the right-hand side as is practicable and slow down or, if necessary, stop the vehicle to allow oncoming vehicles and users to pass safely.
