Off-road vehicles (ORV) are prohibited on Crown land throughout the Merritt Fire Zone.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 10, 2026
Effective immediately on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, off-road vehicles (ORV) will be prohibited on Crown land throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Given the scope and scale of fires currently burning in B.C., and the elevated danger ratings in many southern regions of the province, this prohibition is being put into place to further protect public safety.
As of Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land will be prohibited, and all on-highway vehicles must remain on road surfaces as defined in the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation.
The prohibition applies to off-road vehicles as defined in the Off-Road Vehicle Act and section 2 (a) of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation:
- all-terrain vehicles
- motorcycles
- off-road side-by-side vehicles
A map of the affected areas is attached.
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