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ALL-TERRAINVEHICLE (ATV)SAFETY

Information and Prevention

April 2009


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Training Objectives

Identify the regulations associated with

ATVs in the state of Missouri.

Recognize the dangers that ATVs can

pose.

Identify methods parents and adults

can use to keep kids safe on ATVs.


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What is an ATV?

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are motorized

cycles with 3 or 4 tires.

ATVs weigh between 300 and 600 pounds.

ATVs run an average speed of 20 to 55 milesper hour. ATVs can reach speeds of up to 75

miles per hour.

ATVs are not toys. They can cause seriousinjury if not used properly.


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Where Should ATVs Be

Driven? ATVs are designed to be used off-road.

In Missouri, ATVs are not to be used on

highways unless the ATV is operated

by the government or operated for

agricultural use between the hours of

sunrise and sunset.(Missou ri State Highway Patrol)


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ATV Registration

Requirements ATVs can not be operated in the state

of Missouri without being registered

with the Department of Revenue. No one under the age of 16 is allowed

to register an ATV.


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ATV Injuries

Occur when:

The driver loses control and theATV rolls over;

A passenger is thrown off; or

When there is a collision with afixed object.


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Missouri Child Deaths

Due to ATVs Three of the 93 motor vehicle fatalities

reviewed by CFRP panels in 2007

involved all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Only one of the three Missouri

children who died in ATV-related

accidents in 2007, was wearing a

helmet.


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In 2007, only one of the ATV fatalities

among Missouri children was 16; theother two were age 12 and 13.

In 2007, a 13-year old was driving an

ATV on a gravel road, when he lostcontrol and ran off the roadway,

striking a tree. He suffered massive

head injuries. He was not wearing ahelmet.


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In 2007, a 12-year old was being taught

to drive an ATV by his aunt. The childwas on the front seat and the aunt was

in the rear. They were doing circles in

a rural yard, when he got too close to abarbed wire fence, hit the throttle

instead of the brake, sending the ATV

into a fence at a high rate of speed.

The child suffered fatal injuries and

was pronounced dead at the scene.


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What Can Parents Do to Keep Kids

Safe on ATVs? A child under the age of 6 years old

should not be riding an ATV.

A child between the ages of 6 and 16,should be riding an ATV that is theappropriate size for their age: 6 years and older Engine Size Under

70cc

12 years and older Engine Size of 70-90cc

16 years and older Engine Size Over90cc

(ATV Safety Inst i tu te)


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What Can Be Done to Keep Kids

Safe on ATVs?

Always provide supervision to childrenwhile riding an ATV.

Provide a helmet for your child to wear

while riding an ATV. Enroll your child in an ATV training

course.

Know the state laws surrounding ATVs(registration requirements, required safetyequipment, rules of operation).


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What Can Kids Do to Stay Safe on

ATVs? If you're between the ages of 6 and 16,

only ride an ATV when your parents

can supervise you. Always wear a helmet.

Wear goggles, boots, and gloves that

will protect you from harm while ridingan ATV.

Never ride an ATV as a passenger.


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Never operate an ATV with a passenger

on board. ATV's are one personvehicles.

Avoid riding your ATV on steep slopes

or rocky terrain. Do not operate ATV's at high speeds.

Do not drive your ATV on public roads

(streets, highways, or paved roads).


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For More Information U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,

www.ATVSafety.gov

All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute,www.atvsafety.org

Missouri State Highway Patrol,http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/MSHPWeb/Publications/Brochures/documents/SHP-448.pdf

Injury Free Coalition for Kids,

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MO Department of Social ServicesState Technical Assistance TeamAddress:

PO Box 208

Jefferson City, MO 65102-

0208

Telephone:

(573) 751-5980

(800) 487-1626

(8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST,

Monday

Friday)

Email:

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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