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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *Aug. 29, 2024
*Contact: *Lt. Warden Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator [email protected] or 715-491-0283

 

*ATV/UTV Riders: Remember That Safe Riding
Is A Year-Round Activity*

 

A detailed shot of an ATV rider holding a helmet in their lap while sitting on an ATV.

Always wear a helmet, watch your speed and stay on routes designated for ATVs and UTVs. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

*MADISON, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ) urges ATV/UTV enthusiasts to always recreate responsibly when hitting the trails, including this Labor Day weekend. That means staying on designated routes, wearing a helmet and seatbelt and keeping their speed in check.

So far this year, 22 people have been killed in ATV/UTV crashes [ [link removed] ]. Most of them were not wearing seat belts or helmets, and alcohol and speed were also noted as contributing factors.

DNR conservation wardens and county sheriff deputies noted that during this year’s Think Smart Before You Start campaign, which occurred from Aug. 2 to 4, many individuals were observed not using proper safety equipment.

Anyone under the age of 18 is required by law to wear a helmet on an ATV or UTV, whether they’re driving the machine or riding as a passenger. All passengers, regardless of age, must wear a seatbelt when riding in a UTV.

“We are continuing to observe young riders and passengers not wearing the safety equipment required by law,” said Lt. Warden Jacob Holsclaw, DNR off-highway vehicle administrator. “These infractions not only result in citations, but they can also mean the difference between walking away from an accident or not.”

One of the best things ATV and UTV operators can do to operate safely is to take an online safety course. A list of approved safety education classes is available on the DNR’s Safety Education webpage [ [link removed] ].

Wisconsin law requires every operator involved in a crash incident to report the incident without delay to law enforcement officials. In addition, within ten days of the incident, the operator must submit a written report to the DNR [ [link removed] ].

For more information on ATV and UTV recreation in Wisconsin, visit the DNR’s ATV/UTV Riding in Wisconsin webpage [ [link removed] ].







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