Responsible Rider

The Responsible Rider program IS ABOUT BEING AWARE WHEN YOU RIDE AND ALWAYS CONSIDERING SAFETY, ETIQUETTE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, WHETHER YOU’RE ON THE TRAILS, IN THE MOUNTAINS OR ON THE DUNES

Safety

Safety should always be top of mind when you’re riding. That means wearing the right gear, including a helmet at all times, having the proper safety certification, and doing your best to ride with others.

Environment

As riders, it’s our job to look after the places we love to explore. Stay within designated tracks and trails, never pollute, and always respect the symbiotic relationship between riding and nature.

Etiquette

Riding etiquette is crucial in the Can-Am Off-Road community. This means minding your alcohol intake, understanding all trail signs, communicating with other riders through proper language and signals, and assisting them as needed.

OUR COMMITMENTS

TO CONVEY A POSITIVE IMAGE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MY PASSION, I COMMIT TO:

Holding the appropriate driving license

Respecting speed limits

Only taking tracks where the use of quads and SSVs is authorised

Making sure my vehicle is properly insured and registered

Making sure my vehicle complies with existing type-approval rule

Respecting other users of trails (hikers, horse riders, cyclists, etc.), as well as local residents

Respecting natural areas, crops and properties near the trails I ride on

Being mindful of the animals I come across and not damaging their natural habitat

Minimising the impact of my presence to preserve the state of the trails and their surroundings

Taking the necessary equipment with me to pick up my litter

Preparing my itinerary before I set off and giving it to the people close to me

Following the recommendations for use specified by the manufacturer in the Operator’s guide provided to me, as well as on the safety labels placed on the vehicle

Following maintenance instructions as recommended by the manufacturer

Inspecting my vehicle before use and making sure it is in good working order

Taking along communication devices (mobile phone for instance) and breakdown equipment (straps, puncture repair kit, etc.)

Don’t forget that ATVs and SSVs are primarily designed for off-road use.
As a member of ATVEA, the All-Terrain Vehicle European Industry Association, BRP commits to the promotion of safe and responsible behaviours.  BRP also supports the European ATV Safety Institute.