MIchigan DNR Reminds Riders of Safety Tips During ATV Safety Week, June 6-14

By Vanessa Torres

Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- As summer kicks off in Michigan, national ATV Safety Week (June 6-14) is a good opportunity for the Department of Natural Resources to remind riders of important safety tips that can help ensure a more enjoyable off-road experience.

“ATV riding continues to grow in popularity in our state, and it’s important that riders observe safety at all times while on the trail and in the woods,” said DNR Law Enforcement Division Chief Gary Hagler. “These common-sense safety reminders can save lives and reduce accidents and injuries.”

Here are the DNR’s top 10 safety tips for ATV riding:

• Always wear a U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle boots and gloves.
• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and no more than one passenger on an ATV specifically designed for two people.
• Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.
• Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.
• Take an off-road vehicle safety course or an online course. Visit the DNR website at<a class="colorbox" href="http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTUwNjAxLjQ1NDc5MDkxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE1MDYwMS40NTQ3OTA5MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NDc1MjQ4JmVtYWlsaWQ9YW1tb2xhbmRuZXdzQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZ1c2VyaWQ9YW1tb2xhbmRuZXdzQGdtYWlsLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnr?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" …read more

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