The question is: Can I legally ride my off-road vehicle, ATV or Snowmobile on a roadway in LaSalle?
The short answer is no.

In July 2020, the Government of Ontario provided each municipality in Ontario, the authority to create a by-law that would allow for off-road vehicles to be driven on the roadway within that municipality and provided specific rules or laws that must be followed when doing so.
The Town of LaSalle has NOT created such a by-law and therefore riding off-road vehicles on any roadways within the Town of LaSalle is NOT legally permitted.

While there has been much debate on the issue, at this time, the only place a person can legally operate an off-road vehicle in the Town of LaSalle is on land that they own or have permission to be on. Not adhering to the current local legislation could result in charges and fines.

Please respect all laws, regulations, and safety guidelines at all times when operating any off-road vehicles.

Ontario Regulation 316-03 Under the Off Road Motor Vehicle Act.

Permitted municipal highways for certain off-road vehicles
4.1. (1) An off-road vehicle shall not be driven on a highway or part of a highway that is under the jurisdiction of a municipality unless the following criteria are met:

1. If the vehicle is an all-terrain vehicle, a multi-purpose off-highway utility vehicle or a recreational off-highway vehicle, a by-law made by the council of the municipality under subsection 191.8 (3) of the Act permits the operation of any off-road vehicle on the highway or part of the highway. – (There is NO by-law enacted by the Town of LaSalle and therefore it is not legal to operate any off-road vehicle on any roadway in the Town of LaSalle)

2. If the vehicle is an extreme terrain vehicle or an off-road motorcycle, a bylaw made by the council of the municipality specifically permits the operation of that particular class of vehicle on the highway or part of the highway. – (There is NO by-law enacted by the Town of LaSalle and therefore it is not legal to operate any off-road vehicle on any roadway in the Town of LaSalle)

3. If the by-law limits the operation of off-road vehicles on the highway or part of the highway to specified times, the off-road vehicle is driven only during the times specified in the by-law. – (There is NO by-law enacted by the Town of LaSalle and therefore it is not legal to operate any off-road vehicle on any roadway in the Town of LaSalle)

Here is a link the applicable legislation / regulation:
Drive an ATV (gov.on.ca)

Approved By: Staff Sergeant Michael FOREMAN