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.
