- ATVs are not toys! They are powerful and potentially dangerous vehicles.
- ATVs can travel at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour and can weigh in excess of 700 pounds.
- ATVs can easily roll and tip over. Their unpredictable nature in off-road conditions makes training and proper use essential.
- In 2003, there were an estimated 740 deaths associated with ATVs, including 140 reported deaths that involved children. In 2004, an estimated 136,000 ATV-related injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms.
- All riders should always wear a helmet when on an ATV.
- About one-third of ATV-related deaths and injuries involve children. Anyone younger than 16 years of age should never be on an adult ATV.
- Stay off paved roads and avoid unfamiliar terrain.
- Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV.
- Do not drive an ATV while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Click here for more information about staying safe when riding.
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