CPSC Urges Riders To Keep Off-Road Vehicles Off Roads
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV ATV Rider ATV safety ATV-related deaths ATV-related injuries ATV's ROV Sports and Recreation Sports and Recreation SafetyBlog en Español
As the long Labor Day weekend approaches and riders head out for one of their last adventures this summer, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges riders to keep all off-road vehicles – OFF roads. This includes all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and other utility vehicles.
At least 900 deaths (or 33% of reported deaths during a four-year period) were related to ATVs being ridden (…)
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Sep 1
Do Passengers Play a Role When an ATV Rolls?
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV ATV's Sports and RecreationEver carried a passenger on a one-seater ATV or been a passenger on one? Ever been in a crash with a passenger on board or been a passenger in an ATV accident?
Researchers at CPSC know that carrying a passenger on a one-person ATV creates a hazard. We want to reduce this hazard, but CPSC needs your help. Our researchers want to know more about fatal and non-fatal ATV crashes and the role of passengers.
A recent CPSC study found interesting evidence about age, gender and location of ATV riders (…)
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Oct 2
CPSC Infographic: Big Real Rough Tough Deadly ATV Statistics
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV Sports and RecreationBlog en español This infographic is also posted on CPSC’s Flickr page for easy sharing.
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May 22
Ride Smart to Avoid Tragedy
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV ROV Sports and RecreationMemorial Day Weekend is tough on all-terrain vehicle riders. Make this year different and this riding season safer by following the basic rules of the trail.
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May 22