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(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 25, 2011 ) In 2009, Oregon enacted a two-phased all-terrain vehicle safety program for riders under the age of 16. The second phase of that program becomes effective January 1, 2012.
Phase 1 required anyone under 16 operating an ATV on public lands to obtain an ATV Safety Education Card and carry it at all times. More than 150,000 ATVers have since completed the course. This requirement is being expanded and all riders, regardless of age, will need to complete the safety course and carry their ATV Safety Education Card by 2014.
Phase 2 will require that riders under under the age of 16 complete both the on-line course and a hands-on training course if they wish to ride on public lands. Once both courses are completed, riders will be issued a new ATV Safety Education Card with an endorsement, for free. Oregon Parks and Recreation is working with nonprofit providers to pay the majority of the out-of-pocket expense for these classes.
Given the number of accidents that young riders are involved in, these measures make a great deal of sense. ''Anyone who rides an ATV knows that they can be dangerous. Learning how to ride an ATV safely demonstrates a respect for the machine and its capabilities,'' said John Lane, Oregon Parks and RecreationÂ’s ATV Safety Education Coordinator.
If a 16 or under rider has already completed both training courses, they may apply for a new card with the endorsement at www.OregonOHV.org/OPRD/ATV/docs.
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