1. ATV’s and Utility Vehicles
Agricultural Safety
ATV’s and Utility Vehicles

2. All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
3 or more low pressure tires—less than 10 psi
Total weight of 1000 lbs. or less – Class I - Most 4 Wheelers
Total weight of 1000 lbs. or more – Class II – Utility Vehicles and Some 4 Wheelers

3. All Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Total width of 50 inches or less – Class I
Total width of 50 inches or more – Class II
Can you classify the pictures on the next slide???

5. ATV’s and Utility Vehicles
Go over almost any terrain
Sport, work, and recreation
Very maneuverable machine

6. ATV’s and Utility Vehicles
Suspension involves tires, springs, and shocks
Transmissions may be manual, automatic, centrifugal (belt)

7. ATV History ATVs first appeared in the United States in the 1970s.
They were primarily sold as a recreational vehicle for thrill riding, hunting and accessing hard to reach areas in the woods and forests.

8. ATV History cont’d.
ATVs have many uses in agriculture as a substitute for pick-up trucks, tractors, horses, and even walking.
Many agricultural type attachments are now being made for ATVs.

9. ATV’s Are Dangerous
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that annually about 125,500 individuals are treated for ATV-related injuries in hospital emergency rooms;
nearly 10,000 are hospitalized and,
over 400 deaths are recorded.

10. ATV’s Are Dangerous cont’d.
Over 30% of the injured persons are less than 16 years of age.
27% of the fatalities are children under 16 years of age.

11. ATV’s Are Dangerous cont’d.
16% percent of all ATV accidents occur on farms, resulting in over 20 fatalities annually.

12. ATV’s Are Dangerous cont’d.
This number is expected to grow as the ATV becomes a more common agricultural machine.

13. Safe ATV Use Guidelines
Know your terrain
Wear an approved ANSI helmet
Proper clothing
70cc age 12 and older
90cc age 16 and older
No passengers

14. Snowmobile All Terrain Vehicle Law – Ch. 77 – PA Vehicle Code
Must follow all state ATV laws
Must be registered with DCNR each year—unless exclusively used on property of the owner of the ATV

15. ATV Law cont’d. DCNR local District Forester regulates local trail use
State trials open from Friday prior to Memorial Day until last full weekend in Sept.

16. ATV Law cont’d.
Some ATV trails re-open in the winter in conjunction with the snowmobile season ONLY after the day following the last day of extended deer season until April 1st

17. ATV Law cont’d.
May not operate on state trails in a reckless and dangerous manner
Practice carry-in and carry-out trash procedures

18. ATV Law cont’d. Do not disturb or pursue any wildlife
Do not carry loaded firearms
ATV’s are not permitted on state forest roads open to licensed motor vehicles

19. ATV Law cont’d.
Must be over 10 years old and complete an ATV safety course up to age 15 in order to operate on state trails
It is illegal to operate an ATV on state trails without a helmet

20. ATV Law cont’d. Must have a title – costs $22.50 from DCNR
May only operate on streets or roads when crossing a bridge or culvert or in declared emergencies – must be 16 years old and accompanied by an adult (18 or older)

21. ATV Law cont’d.
All road crossings must be at 90 degrees – must be 16 years old to cross public roads
Must have at least liability insurance

22. ATV Law cont’d.
Licensing fees go into a DCNR fund for trail maintenance, safety courses, and law enforcement
Fine of $300. for no registration or insurance

23. ATV Law cont’d.
Must have operating front and rear lights half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise

24. “Tread Lightly” ATV video clip
CLICK ON THE “ON THE RIGHT TRAIL” LINK TO WATCH VIDEO!

25. ATV Safety Institute Video
CLICK ON VIDEO LINK ON THE ABOVE PAGE!

26. ATV Safety.gov Information

27. Titling and Registration
Conducted under DCNR-Snowmobile/ATV Registration Section

28. ATV Safety Guidelines
Learn all mechanical controls and safety devices before you ride
Always wear a helmet
Do not carry passengers
Supervise younger riders

29. ATV Safety Guidelines cont’d.
Do not use alcohol or other drugs when you ride
Learn proper riding skills

30. ATV Safety Guidelines cont’d.
Ride with others
Obey all laws
Do not modify the exhaust system (99 db max. for state trail use)

31. ATV Safety Guidelines cont’d.
Protect the environment
Do not litter
Do not harass wildlife or plant life

32. ATV Safety Guidelines cont’d.
Avoid public and paved roads
Know the licensing procedures
Stay on ATV trails only

33. ATV Safety Guidelines cont’d.
Tie down cargo
Avoid steep slopes
Slow down for turns

34. Quadski – Amphibious ATV

35. Match Rider to Machine?

36. Can I see Your Registration and Insurance?

37. Know Your Surroundings

38. Machine on Tracks

39. GMC Power?

40. Maine

41. Maine

42. Maine Trail System