Articles about ATV youth safety. Regulations from state to state on mini-quad & youth ATV riders. Plus tips on how to keep your child safe while riding ATV.
May 4, 2009
By:Press Release
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to stay enforcement of a lead law that currently bans the sale of youth-model motorcycles and ATVs.
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December 12, 2005
State regulations for kids riding ATVs. (The information provided above is meant to be a guide and is not guaranteed to be accurate due to the continually changing nature of legislation. State laws should be confirmed by contacting your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles. )
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August 1, 2004
By:George Szappanos
An informative guide to understanding the terminology of ATV specifications, and how it pertains to the world of youth ATVs.
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 | April 1, 2004
By:George Szappanos
Whether your intention is to trail ride or race, there are some protective items that are universally recognized prerequisites, and there are some are not so obvious. Of course, wearing a helmet is a no-brainer (excuse the pun) but what about the other gear you see the big-boys wearing?
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 | April 1, 2004
Of the numerous pieces of safety gear available for the young rider, none is as important as the helmet. To the vast majority of the readers of this article, that goes without saying. Unfortunately, according to a CPSC survey only about a third of ATVers always wear a helmet, and sadly a third never wear a helmet. They also go on to cite that three-quarters of those that suffered head injuries were not wearing a helmet. But for many of us who do have the insight to appreciate the invaluable merit of purchasing a helmet for our children, there are many aspects to helmet design that are overlooked and ought to be considered such as proper sizing and safety rating.
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August 1, 2003
By:George Szappanos
Earlier this year the family decided to hit a local motocross race to let my two sons take a crack at testing their skills at a real racetrack (versus our modest backyard MX track). My boys (7 & 9) are not serious racers by any stretch but still enjoy some competition now and again. It was time to go racin'.
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 | March 1, 2003
By:George Szappanos
We attempt to shed some light on how our government bodies have seen fit to create regulations to keep the competitive spirit of the dozens of mini-quad manufacturers at bay, and to insure the enduring livelihood of our young riders.
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 | September 1, 2002
By:George Szappanos
How to prepare a new rider for his or her first Youth ATV racing experience...
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March 1, 2002
"Since the expiration of a 1987 Consent Agreement between CPSC and the manufacturers of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), there has been a significant increase in the models and the numbers of small-sized ATVs designed especially for children.
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