Whether it's for hunting, herding cattle, or just rippin it up, it's the time of year for quadding.

SGI's Manager of Media Relations, Tyler McMurchy, said if you're riding an All Terrain Vehicle on public land, there are some rules that apply, such as having a driver's license, or at least having taken an ATV training course.

"If you don't have a driver's license, there are some rules that apply before you can drive one on a public land or cross roads on one," he noted. "For example, you have to be 12 years of age or older. You have to have passed an approved ATV training course, or be supervised by someone who has held a drivers license for more than a year. So you need that supervision."

McMurchy said, however, if you are riding on private land, certain regulations don't apply, but helmets are recommended at all times.

"Approved helmets and appropriate eyewear are mandatory when riding on public lands," he reminded. "And of course they're recommended at all times."

There are some things ATV or drivers of any kind of vehicle should simply never do.

"It's illegal to drive impaired, even if you're on private land, on your own ATV," McMurchy stated. "It's also, of course, dangerous for the operator, the passengers, and other people in the surrounding area."

He reminded speed limits are also enforced on drivers of quads, but speeds should also be considered for safety reasons even when there are no posted speed limits.

Find more tips from SGi HERE.

Find some more great advice from the Saskatchewan All Terrain Vehicle Association HERE.

Photo provided by John Meed Photography.