The Wisconsin DNR is reporting that a majority of ATV/UTV crashes that injure minors have a few things in common.
They took statistics over the past five years and noted that 70% of fatal crashes involving operators or passengers under the age of 18 occurred on private lands.
Lack of helmets, not using seatbelts in UTVs and inexperience are among the top factors in these crashes.
Lt. Warden Jake Holsclaw, the DNR’s Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator asks parents to “teach children to ride responsibly by making sure they wear helmets and seatbelts, take an ATV safety course and get mentorship from an experienced adult.”
The state’s outdoors department also noted that adults should follow the same safety precautions and should remain sober while operating.
For more ATV/UTV safety tips, visit DNR.Wisconsin.gov.
