ATV and UTV Safety
ATVs and UTVs are essential tools for many agricultural operations. These off-road vehicles provide transportation on farms that would be inaccessible with a standard vehicle. While these tools make life easier on the farm, they present many dangers, such as rollovers, pins, and collisions. Before operating an ATV or UTV, ensure that the operator is trained on how to operate and handle the ATV or UTV. Ensure that if a child is operating the ATV, the vehicle is suitable for their size and strength, and if they are operating a UTV, they are at least 16 with a valid driver’s license.
ATV Safety Rules
Always wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) compliant helmet with goggles, long sleeves, long pants, gloves, and boots.
ATVs are not designed for roadway travel. Avoid riding on paved roads!
Never operate an ATV while under the influence of drugs or alcohol! This impairs your decision-making ability and can result in injury or death.
Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV! This affects the handling of the ATV and can result in injury or death.
Supervise riders who are under the age of 16.
UTV Safety Rules
Always wear your seat belt when operating a UTV and keep all parts of your body in the UTV at all times.
Never ride on paved roads. UTVs are not designed for roadway travel.
To operate a UTV, you must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Never carry more passengers than the UTV is designed for.
Ensure that all passengers are large/tall enough to sit in the seat and fasten the seat belt.
Never operate a UTV while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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