KENORA, Ont. -- Ontario Provincial Police say two people were injuredin a rollover of a side-by-side vehicle on Highway 596 in the Kenora area.
In a release issued on Tuesday morning, police say the incident occurred just after 12:30 p.m. on Monday near the intersection with Pickerel Lake Road. Both occupants of the side-by-side were taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The two victims were females in their 20s, according to OPP.
Police say the public should be aware of the rules associated with the use of off-road vehicles on public roadways.
- Must operate on the shoulder of the road (wherever possible) in the same direction of traffic
- Seat belts in a utility terrain vehicle/side by side's must be worn
- Must be 16 years of age and hold a minimum class G2/M2 driver's licence
- Must wear a helmet and have valid insurance and registration
- Passengers are only allowed on vehicles designed to carry a passenger
- Passengers must be a minimum of eight years old
- If speed limit is 50 km/h or lower, you cannot exceed 20 km/h
- If speed limit exceeds 50 km/h, you cannot exceed 50 km/hr, including highways
