Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves.
Never ride on paved roads except to cross when done safely and permitted by law - another vehicle could hit you. ATVs are designed to be operated off-highway.
Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and no more than one passenger on an ATV specifically designed for two people.
Ride an ATV that's right for your age.
Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.
Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
Take a hands-on ATV RiderCourseSM and the free online E-Course. Visit ATVsafety.org or call 800.887.2887.
The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety InstituteSM (ASI), a not-for-profit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of AmericaSM (SVIA),
was formed in 1988 to implement an expanded national program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness. ASI's primary goal is to promote
the safe and responsible use of ATV's, thereby reducing accidents and injuries that may result from improper ATV operation by the rider.
Watch fun and informative videos on ATVs and ATV safety! Here you will find information on the ASI e-course, as well as videos from the Massey family, the "Do the Ride Thing" Video Contest winner's amazing stop-animation video, and more!
Click the player above to watch the featured video!
To ensure your right to responsibly experience and enjoy public lands, ASI encourages you to sign up with ARRA, Americans for Responsible Recreational Access and NOHVCC, National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council a national body of OHV recreation enthusiasts that develops and provides a wide spectrum of programs, materials and information, to individuals, clubs, associations and agencies in order to further a positive future for responsible OHV recreation.
For the ATV RiderCourse nearest you, call toll free (800) 887-2887
The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute (ASI), a not-for-profit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA),
was formed in 1988 to implement an expanded national program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness.
The ASI is sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP,Honda,Kawasaki,KYMCO USA,Polaris,Suzuki,
andYamaha.
For a list of non-member "Participating Companies," click here.
nearest you, call toll free (800) 887-2887