Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

Top Menu

  • eBooks
  • Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Nature
  • News
    • Government
    • Sports
  • Covid 19
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • School
  • Tomahawk Fishing Report
  • Classifieds
    • View Ads
    • Place Ads
  • Legal Ads
    • Our Legals
    • Statewide
  • eBooks
  • Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

logo

Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

  • Home
  • Nature
  • News
    • Government
    • Sports
  • Covid 19
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • School
  • Tomahawk Fishing Report
  • Classifieds
    • View Ads
    • Place Ads
  • Legal Ads
    • Our Legals
    • Statewide
Nature
Home›Nature›DNR reminding ATV, UTV riders to ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ this summer

DNR reminding ATV, UTV riders to ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ this summer

By Jalen Maki
June 17, 2022
0
0
Share:

Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) to think smart before they start this summer by following safety best practices.

A lack of safety equipment is the leading cause of ATV/UTV incidents. When enjoying off-road rides and adventures, wearing a helmet and seat belt, monitoring speed and using caution on hills and uneven terrain could save your life.

As of Friday, June 17, six people had died in ATV/UTV crashes in Wisconsin. Most crash victims were not wearing seat belts or helmets (www.widnr.widen.net/s/rbsvgqbfxr/atv2022).

Lt. Martin R. Stone, DNR Off-Highway Vehicle Administrator, said operators must remember the ATV or UTV is not built like other popular recreational vehicles – such as motorcycles or even bicycles – and knowing how to safely operate these machines is necessary.

“These off-highway machines come with big tires,” Stone stated. “These cannot turn on a dime and can rollover if that’s attempted. Knowing how to be a smart and safe operator is a necessary part of the fun to be had on the trails. Watch your speed, wear a helmet, share the trails and you’ll come home with fun stories about your ride.”

Follow these tips for a safe ride:

  • Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during your ride.
  • Wear a seat belt and a Department of Transportation (DOT)-approved helmet.
  • In addition to a seat belt and helmet, wear protective clothing such as eye protection, gloves, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
  • Keep your speed in check for the terrain, visibility conditions and your experience.
  • Remember that some terrain in Wisconsin is too steep for ATV/UTVs. Be careful while traversing hills or uneven terrain.
  • Know before you go. Review all ATV/UTV laws at www.dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/atv.

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 Safety Education webpage at www.dnr.wisconsin.gov/Education/OutdoorSkills/safetyEducation.

ATV and UTV operators born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, who are at least 12 years old for an ATV (and at least 16 years old for UTV) must complete an ATV safety certification course to operate in Wisconsin (exception: on private property owned by operator’s immediate family).

Wisconsin law requires every operator involved in a crash incident to report the incident without delay to law enforcement officials. In addition, within 10 days of the incident, the operator must submit a written report to the DNR (www.dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/ATV/CrashInfo).

For more information on ATV and UTV recreation in Wisconsin, visit the DNR’s ATV/UTV riding in Wisconsin webpage.

TagsATV/UTV SafetyDNRWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Previous Article

College News: June 15, 2022

Next Article

Overnight parking, Washington Square Park drinking ordinances ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • DNR Logo Stock
    Covid 19Nature

    DNR Outdoor Report: Signs of warmer times

    March 23, 2020
    By jbuelow
  • Covid 19NatureTomahawk Fishing Report

    Tomahawk Fishing Report: Bait shops still open as open water season begins

    April 6, 2020
    By jbuelow
  • News

    Remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal could bring heavy rain to Wisconsin

    June 9, 2020
    By Jalen Maki
  • DNR Logo Stock
    NatureNews

    Hunting advocacy group sues DNR after Oneida County hunter safety course cancellation

    June 19, 2020
    By Jalen Maki
  • NatureNews

    Enjoy and aid monarch butterflies this summer

    June 19, 2020
    By Jalen Maki
  • NatureNews

    Got swifts? Survey seeks to identify chimneys providing bird habitat

    June 30, 2020
    By Jalen Maki

  • Released Stock
    FeatureNews

    Convicted sex offender David J. Malsch residing in Merrill as of July 13

  • Highway 86
    FeatureNews

    Highway 86 road closure set to begin today (Tuesday)

  • Police Lights Stock
    FeatureGovernmentNews

    Town of Tomahawk Supervisor cited for disorderly conduct after threat during meeting

© 1998- Tomahawk Leader, Inc., Tomahawk WI
315 W Wisconsin Ave – P.O. Box 408
Waupaca, WI, 54981 – Phone: (715) 453-2151

Copyright © 2020 Multi Media Channels LLC.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Multi Media Channels LLC.
×