Regulations, registration and insurance

• a licence plate must be attached securely on the rear of the all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles
• operators and passengers must wear a helmet
• off-road vehicles must be equipped with at least:
  • amber lights or reflectors on both sides
  • one working headlight
  • rearview mirror mounted on the left side
  • red brake light in the rear
  • red taillight
  • if the off-road vehicle was equipped with turn signals when it was manufactured, they must be maintained and in working order
• all-terrain vehicles using managed trails must have a trail pass securely attached and clearly visible. For snowmobiles, a trail pass must be attached to the bottom centre of the windshield (if no windshield, the pass must be attached on the left side of the front of the cowling)
• all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles must be registered and insured each year
• it is illegal to:
  • operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs 
  • operate a vehicle with a suspended driver’s licence

Required if you are under 16 years old or are supervising youth operators

Passes must be permanently attached and clearly visible for snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles using New Brunswick-managed trails.

• insurance is mandatory for all off-road vehicles operating on trails, except for dirt bikes and dune buggies
• a proof of insurance must be carried when operating an off-road vehicle
• snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles must be insured unless operated only on the owner's property by the owner
• snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles must be covered by a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that includes first-party accident benefits and third-party liability insurance in an amount of no less than $200,000

Registration serves as a unique identifier for an off-road vehicle and is required for all types of off-road vehicles. 

Complete the Application for vehicle registration form (PDF 131 KB) and bring it to a Service New Brunswick office for processing. Transfers, renewals, replacement of certificates or decals, record searches and record copies can also be provided at SNB offices. Off-road vehicles must be registered annually; the fee is the same as the initial registration.