“There are thousands of All Terrain Vehicles on PEI but the current government has
no plan in place to support the PEI ATV Federation in building safe places to ride, get fuel, and
access restaurants and accommodations” stated Prince Edward Island Progressive
Conservative Leadership candidate Brad Trivers.
“As PC leader and future Premier of PEI, I will
work closely with the PEI ATV Federation and associated clubs to ensure the safety of
Islanders, maintenance and protection of public and private infrastructure, and realize the
significant potential ATV’s have to grow our tourism economy – especially in the fall and winter
seasons.”
The PEI ATV Federation has taken the lead to build hundreds of kilometers of private trails
across PEI, put a master insurance policy in place, register ATVs and provide peer policing of
ATV use. The Federation is considering a youth education program to foster responsible ATV
drivers from an early age.
"Our association requires safe and legal places to enjoy our sport. Our members pay
registration and sales tax on their ATVs. We need more enforcement, more legal trails, and a
funding source to maintain and grow our $19.2 million sport. We are missing out on a huge
opportunity other provinces are benefiting from.", noted Peter Mellish acting president of the PEI
ATV Federation.
“Islanders are innovative problem solvers, and are stepping up to the plate to solve the
problems related to ATVs, so that ATV use can positively benefit all Islanders”, says Trivers,
“Government has ignored ATV’s for many years. I believe in working hard to make progress,
and as Progressive Conservative leader and next Premier of Prince Edward Island, I will work
with all Islanders to make real, meaningful progress.”