Alberta transportation minister rejects age restrictions for ATV riders
Alberta Transportation Minister Luke Ouellette opined that Young ATV riders need education and not age restrictions, to prevent injuries and deaths. However , the Canadian Paediatric Society and Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons have called for a complete ban on children under 16 riding quads and all-terrain vehicles.
The minister said “We have to make people realize that these are powerful machines. They can be used for all kinds of things work-wise and play-wise, but you have to show respect when using them.” Children under 14 are not allowed to ride ATVs without direct supervision, but many parents do not follow this safety rule. Ouellette said education will be effective only by spreading the importance of safety messages in the province.
Alberta’s mortality rate for ATV accidents is eight times higher than that for car incidents, and in 2008 there were 5,834 ATV-related emergency room visits, and 781 people were admitted to hospital.
The minister said “We have to make people realize that these are powerful machines. They can be used for all kinds of things work-wise and play-wise, but you have to show respect when using them.” Children under 14 are not allowed to ride ATVs without direct supervision, but many parents do not follow this safety rule. Ouellette said education will be effective only by spreading the importance of safety messages in the province.
Alberta’s mortality rate for ATV accidents is eight times higher than that for car incidents, and in 2008 there were 5,834 ATV-related emergency room visits, and 781 people were admitted to hospital.
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