Sunday, December 30, 2007
ATV Related Accidents Are On The Rise In Kentucky.
ATV related injuries and deaths continue to be on the rise in Kentucky. Statistics though Nov 1st indicate that 260 people were injured and 30 had been killed.
In 2006, 241 people were injured and 21 perished .
One study showed that at least one safety guideline taught in a training course or printed on manufacturers’ label were violated in all ATV deaths this year. The mistakes included riding without a helmet, driving on public roads, us alcohol or drugs and carrying passengers.
Dr. Andrew Bernard, a university of Kentucky trauma surgeon , said many riders don’t think that they can be injured or killed if they don’t follow safety guidelines.
The Kentucky General Assembly passed a law in 2006 that requires all ATV riders age 16 and under to wear a helmet. People older than 16 years of age must wear a helmet when riding on public land.
Captain Tim Lucas with the Kentucky State Police said that education and enforcement of current laws are very important to lowering the state’s accident rate.
In 2006, 241 people were injured and 21 perished .
One study showed that at least one safety guideline taught in a training course or printed on manufacturers’ label were violated in all ATV deaths this year. The mistakes included riding without a helmet, driving on public roads, us alcohol or drugs and carrying passengers.
Dr. Andrew Bernard, a university of Kentucky trauma surgeon , said many riders don’t think that they can be injured or killed if they don’t follow safety guidelines.
The Kentucky General Assembly passed a law in 2006 that requires all ATV riders age 16 and under to wear a helmet. People older than 16 years of age must wear a helmet when riding on public land.
Captain Tim Lucas with the Kentucky State Police said that education and enforcement of current laws are very important to lowering the state’s accident rate.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 8:10 AM 
