Originally posted by Nanny State Big Government
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4. When do I have to wear a helmet?
Helmets would be required for anyone driving, operating, riding in or on, or being towed by, an OHV
on public land. You are not required to wear a helmet when using an OHV:
• on your own property,
• on private property with permission of the owner,
• on First Nations Reserve or Metis Settlement lands, unless they have a law requiring it;
• that has safe, manufacturer installed rollover protective structures and seat belts, which have
not been modified and are being properly worn;
• that meets the standards for a motor vehicle designed for use on a roadway, has seat belt
assemblies maintained in compliance with the Vehicle Equipment Regulation, and that
person is wearing a seat belt (e.g. unmodified 4x4 trucks, sport utility vehicles, and jeeps);
• if you are a bona fide member of the Sikh religion who wears a turban;
• during the performance of farming or ranching operations exempt from Alberta’s occupational
health and safety laws;
• during the performance of work where Alberta’s occupational health and safety laws have
exempted OHV helmet use; and
• if you have documentation from Alberta Transportation indicating you are exempt and are
complying with the terms and conditions of that exemption.
OHV helmet use is recommended for all OHV users, even if they are exempt.