The Saskatchewan Highway Traffic Act applies to all traffic on public roadways. Here we are looking at the sections that apply to motorcycles specifically.

For a complete copy of the Highway Traffic Act, visit http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/H3-1.pdf.

Note that this document is webbased and may not be completely accurate as it applies to issues before a court of law. For an official copy of the HTA, contact the Queen's Printer.

2(1) In this Act:
k) "motorcycle" means a vehicle that:
(i) is propelled or driven by any means other than by muscular power;
(ii) has two or three wheels;
(iii) is designed for use on a highway; and
(iv) does not have a cab for the driver;
but does not include:
(v) industrial vehicles;
(vi) agricultural implements; or
(vii) all-terrain vehicles;

Traffic Lanes

59(1) Where a highway is divided into traffic lanes the following rules apply:
(a) every driver of a vehicle shall drive as nearly as is practicable entirely
within one lane and shall not drive from that lane to another unless it is safe
to do so;
(b) no driver of a vehicle shall drive from one traffic lane to another where a
solid line exists between lanes except:
(i) where solid and broken lines exist together, in which case he may
cross the solid line from a lane in which the broken line exists; or
(ii) where the lane is designated by signs as a two-way left turn lane;
(c) no driver of a vehicle shall drive to the left of the centre of the highway
where a solid line exists in the right-hand lane near the centre of the highway;
(d) a driver of a vehicle may drive from one traffic lane to another where
broken lines exist between lanes;
(e) no driver of a motorcycle shall drive so that more than two motorcycles
move abreast in a traffic lane at any time;
(f) no driver of a motorcycle shall drive beside any other vehicle in the same
traffic lane, unless that other vehicle is a motorcycle.

(2) No driver of a vehicle shall drive in a lane designated by signs as a two-way
left turn lane except to make a left turn from the two-way left turn lane at an
intersection or curb crossing.
1998, c.23, s.3.

Motorcycles

76(1) No person shall drive or ride on a motorcycle on a highway unless the
person is protected by a helmet that:
(a) is securely held in position on the person’s head by the straps and
fasteners supplied by the manufacturer; and
(b) meets the specifications prescribed in the regulations made pursuant to
The Vehicle Administration Act.

(1.1) Where a motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, no person shall drive
or ride on the motorcycle on a highway unless the person is protected by a face
shield, safety glasses or goggles that meet the specifications prescribed in the
regulations made pursuant to The Vehicle Administration Act and that are worn in
the manner prescribed in those regulations.

(2) No person shall drive a motorcycle on a highway in the position commonly
known as side saddle.

(3) No driver of a motorcycle shall allow:
(a) a passenger who is under the age of 16 years to ride on the motorcycle
unless the passenger complies with subsections (1) and (1.1);
(b) more than one passenger to ride on the motorcycle;
(c) any person to ride in front of him;
(d) any passenger to ride in the position commonly known as side saddle;
(e) a passenger to ride on the motorcycle unless:
(i) the saddle is designed for two persons; or
(ii) a pillion seat is provided and the passenger is capable of reaching
and using a separate set of standard footrests; or
(f) more than one person to ride in a side car.
1986, c.H-3.1, s.76; 2000, c.13, s.14.

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