ATV/UTV Safety – November 2022

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October 31, 2022

ATV/UTV Safety

ATV Safety Basics

• DOT‐complainant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over‐the‐ankle boots, and gloves
• Never ride on the paved road except to cross when safe and permitted by law
• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
• Never carry passengers on a single‐rider ATV
• Ride an age‐appropriate ATV
• Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys
• Ride only on designed trails and at safe speeds

UTV Safety Basics

• Always keep legs and arms inside the vehicle
• Drive slow and turn smooth to avoid overturn
• Do not turn the vehicle in mid‐slope because of the increased risk of overturn
• Use appropriate speed on rough terrain
• Each passenger must ride in his/her seat
• Do not haul passengers in the cargo area
• Passengers must be tall enough to reach handhold while their backs are against the seat and feet are flat on floorboards
• Be cautious backing up because of pedestrians
• Ensure cargo/hauled materials are properly secured with attention to the center of gravity.