A new updated by-law for recreational ATV’s in Pembroke has been passed. The new document will allow such machines to operate on selected routes through the city. All ATV’s must be registered, drivers must possess a valid license and liability insurance. The speed limit is also 20km/h.
The route is as follows:
In the westerly portion of the City
· At 0 Forced Road the use of the City owned lot to stage vehicles to access the Algonquin Trail
· Street access on Forced Road to Lea Street
· Lea Street to George Street to have safe access to the traffic signals at Pembroke Street in order to access Riverside Park for approved event or trailer park use
· Lea Street to Douglas Street
· Douglas Street to access fuel station at Pembroke Street West
· Bronx Street from Douglas Street to access West End Mall
In the Southern portion of the City
· Mackay Street from City limits to Townline Road
· Townline Road from Mackay Street to River Road
· Bennett Street across the Foster Fraser Bridge to Everett Street
· Bennett Street from Everett Street to Boundary Road
· International Drive from Boundary Road to Upper Valley Drive
· Upper Valley Drive from International Drive to International Drive
· International Drive from Upper Valley Drive to Paul Martin Drive
· Crossing Paul Martin Drive to Irving Big Stop
(Written by: Kyle Robinson)