Kid's Corner: Keys to Safely Operating ATV's
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ccording to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC), 2014 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries, children aged 16 and younger were at high risk to have ATV related injuries and fatalities. From 1982 through 2014, CPSC staff received reports of 3,098 ATV-related fatalities of children younger than 16 years of age. This represents 23 percent of the total number of reported ATV-related fatalities (13,617).
ATV Safety Resources
Farm Safety for Just Kids
ATV Safety
1. Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
2. Never ride on public roads.
3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.
5. Ride an ATV that's right for your age.
General guidelines are:
Age 6 and older - Under 70cc
Age 12 and older - 70cc to 90cc
Age 16 and older - Over 90cc
6. Supervise riders younger than 16 - ATVs are not toys.
7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
8. Take a hands-on safety training course.
ATV Safety on the Farm or Ranch (2012, April 16) Retrieved from
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