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Old 03-06-2016, 06:56 AM
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Just wondering what people are doing to make kids bikes compliant with the OHV regulations. It states that you must have a headlight capable of lighting an object or person 60m away, and a tail light visible from 60m. Also a plate attached? How is this possible on a kids bike, and are they enforcing this? We usually ride in BC, but would like to be able to ride closer to home in the Castle area too.
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Old 03-06-2016, 07:49 AM
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Is there not a minimum age of 14 on OHVs in Alberta on public land?
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Old 03-06-2016, 08:50 AM
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Just wondering what people are doing to make kids bikes compliant with the OHV regulations. It states that you must have a headlight capable of lighting an object or person 60m away, and a tail light visible from 60m. Also a plate attached? How is this possible on a kids bike, and are they enforcing this? We usually ride in BC, but would like to be able to ride closer to home in the Castle area too.

Go to Canadian tire. Buy pedal bike lights stick one on the front and rear of the bike. You can zip tie the plate onto the bike. They are more concerned about you being compliant than having super bright lights.
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Old 03-06-2016, 08:54 AM
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Is there not a minimum age of 14 on OHVs in Alberta on public land?
Anybody under age 14 needs to be accompanied by an adult. You can ride at any age.
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Old 03-06-2016, 09:20 AM
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http://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?pa...8&display=html

Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations

All your answers are in the regulations.
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Old 03-06-2016, 10:41 AM
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http://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?pa...8&display=html

Off-Highway Vehicle Regulations

All your answers are in the regulations.
Yup. I read the regs before posting. Just wondering what people are doing to the bikes to comply. Pretty tough to get lights and a plate on a 50cc two stroke bike.
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Old 03-06-2016, 11:05 AM
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My buddies just zip tie a bright flashlight to the front, and a small red light to the back.

Zip tie a plate anywhere- the side of the rear fender works. Might have to poke some holes. In my experience they're much more anal about plates, and you should definitely have a plate visible on any bike, regardless of whether it's just a 50 or not.

One of my buddies has the plate zip tied to the wheel spokes. Not sure how effective this is, or if it a plate would fit on a smaller bike wheel...
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Old 03-06-2016, 04:26 PM
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the new led lights for mountain bikes work great and if you end up being out a bit late the little guy can see where he's going
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Old 03-06-2016, 04:38 PM
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the new led lights for mountain bikes work great and if you end up being out a bit late the little guy can see where he's going
That's a good idea.
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