Is a Stock Pickup an Off-Highway Vehicle?
Alberta traffic safety laws and the Off Highway Vehicle Regulation clarify why stock pickup trucks are not legally considered OHVs.
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Rollover Protection and Belts
Rollover protection structures and seat belts in side-by-sides create a survival space to prevent serious injuries.
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Do You Need a Helmet in a Side-by-Side?
Alberta helmet laws for side-by-side off-highway vehicles explain public land requirements and specific manufacturer-installed rollover protection exemptions.
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Does Someone Being Towed Need a Helmet?
Alberta helmet rules for off-highway vehicles and towed passengers explain legal safety requirements on public land since 2017.
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Snell and ECE Alternatives
Alberta off-highway vehicle helmet laws and whether Snell or ECE certified alternatives meet local legal requirements.
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Finding the CSA Label Inside Your Helmet Shell
Locating the Canadian Standards Association label inside an off-highway vehicle helmet ensures legal compliance in Alberta.
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Buying a CSA-Approved Helmet Before an Alberta Ride
Alberta helmet laws for off-highway vehicles explain safety standards, public land rules, and fines for non-compliance.
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Who Pays When a Passenger Rides Without a Helmet
Alberta off-highway vehicle helmet laws hold the operator legally responsible and liable for unhelmeted passengers on public land.
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Helmets Since May 15, 2017
Alberta mandatory helmet rules for off-highway vehicle operators on public land, taking effect after May 15, 2017.
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Applying for Written Permission
Written permission from the Alberta government allows off-highway vehicle riders to use public roads under rare circumstances.
