Penetanguishene man charged for allegedly driving ATV on roadway

A 22-year-old Penetanguishene man was charged after allegedly driving an all-terrain vehicle on municipal roads in town on Oct. 26.

Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers responded to a call around 4 p.m. to help a Penetanguishene bylaw officer. Police assisted in an investigation into an ongoing complaint of ATVs being driven on Owen Street and Nettleton Drive in Penetanguishene.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle and the operator at a residence in town. As a result, a Penetanguishene man was charged with unlawfully driving an off-road vehicle on a municipal roadway.

Penetanguishene bylaw officers will continue to monitor for the illegal operation of ATVs on municipal roadways and properties. ATV operators are urged to check with the municipality and local ATV clubs for up-to-date information on where they are allowed to ride in town before driving on roadways and trails. More information can be found at .