DriveSmartBC: Dirt Bikes, Public Roads and Responsibility By DriveSmartBC August 5th, 2026A discussion in a local community group recently caught my attention because it illustrated how easily unsafe driving behaviour can become normalized. Public roads are different from recreation areasThere is nothing wrong with enjoying motorcycles or developing riding skills. The concern arises when those activities move onto public roads. Unlike a trail or private riding area, everyone using a public road is exposed to the consequences of another person’s choices. Riding an unlicensed dirt bike on a public road can result in enforcement action even if no collision occurs.