Off-roading banned


Colin Dacre - Aug 4, 2017 / 11:07 am | Story: 203499



Photo: BC Gov
A maps of areas closed to off-road use


The provincial government is banning off-road vehicle use in the backcountry across most of Southeast B.C.

In response to extreme fire risk, recreational off-roading is banned in the Cariboo Fire Centre, Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre. In addition, all on-highway vehicles must remain on defined road surfaces.

“The operation of any off-road vehicles in these regions during the current wildfire situation creates a potential wildfire risk,” a news release reads “While jeeps, trucks and other on-highway vehicles are permitted on designated roads, they are not allowed off-road.”

The ban does not apply to private lands or national parks, nor does it apply to emergency responders or commercial/ industrial users who operate vehicles for farming, emergency response or business purposes.

The BC Wildfire Services says they will be continually monitoring conditions and the prohibition may be expanded or rescinded as needed.

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