In many cases where children have been injured or killed
in an ATV
incident, the parents were unaware that ATVs:
Roll over easily:
- ATVs have a high centre of
gravity, making them more likely to roll over and
land on the
rider.
Are not meant for passengers:
- Most ATVs are built for one person.
- Passengers can affect the stability
and control of the ATV, causing them to tip more easily.
Can weigh up to 800 lbs:
- Adult sized machines pose a high risk to children under 16
due to the drastic differences in weight between the child and
the machine.
Are responsible for multiple childhood injuries and deaths*:
- In 2005/2006 the Eastern Ontario region had about 1,000
emergency
department visits and 90 hospitalizations for all ages.
(23 percent of emergency department visits and 14 percent of
hospitalizations were for children under 16 years).
* Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2005/2006.
ATV riding is not child’s play!
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