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THE LAST RIDE AN INTRODUCTION TO TEXAS ATV LAWS AND SAFETY TIPS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS ATeamV Injury Prevention Coalition
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DESIGNED FOR OFF ROAD USE
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TEXAS ATV LAWS
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Who can legally operate an ATV on Texas roads?
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Orange flag?
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Crossing a road
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Crossing a divided highway
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What about unpaved roads? What about the shoulders?
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Prohibited on interstate and limited access highways
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Younger than 14 years of age…
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$500
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ATV SAFETY RULES
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DOT-approved helmets
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Wear sturdy boots or shoes. No flip-flops, loose shoes or shoelaces… …and definitely don’t go BAREFOOT!!!
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No passengers
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What is the right size ATV?
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Seated
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Standing
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3-6” clearance
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Warning decals
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Safe speed
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ATV safety course 1-800-887-2887
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Free online e-course at atvsafety.org
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4-H ATV Safety Course
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No alcohol or drugs, including prescription medications
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Texas is a zero-tolerance state when it comes to drinking and driving.
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Zero tolerance means… …there is NO legal limit for alcohol consumption in persons under the age of 21
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Distracted ATV driving Texting Horseplay Pranks Multiple riders
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Make good decisions. Don’t let your next ATV ride be… your LAST ride.
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ATeamV Injury Prevention Coalition – East Texas Medical Center EMS – Piney Woods Regional Advisory Council – Trauma Service Area G – UT Health Northeast – Southwest Center for Pediatric Environmental Health – Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Texas AHEC East Northeast Region – Texas Department of State Health Services – Texas Department of Transportation
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