Here Are Excellent Tips For Wyoming Parents Buying ATV’s

Riding an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) has been something we've enjoyed in my family since I was a kid. We always had 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides, motorcycles, and just about any other type of motorized vehicle you can think of, and when you have them, there's a chance you could have an accident.

If you're riding, you should always think about safety.

If you're a parent purchasing an ATV for yourself or your kids, you should definitely consider safety. On average, 7 Wyomingites die, and 33 are hospitalized every year due to ATV accidents. The other night, I was scrolling through Facebook and saw a post from the Casper Police Department that I felt everyone needed to see.

Mistakes happen, and on ATVs, they happen fast. As a parent, your role is to protect your kids enough so that they can get back up again after making those mistakes. If your children are using ATVs, there are ways to make the activity more safe!

As a parent, you must teach your kids to use their ATVs properly, so remember these tips.

• Take an ATV course with your kids.
• Make sure to choose the ATV that is the right size for your kids.
• Don't allow more riders than the ATV is designed for.
• Wear proper safety gear
  • Helmet
  • Eye protection
  • Boots
  • Long sleeves
  • Pants
• Set ground rules for when, where, and how long they can ride.

You'll need to get your Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) sticker from the Wyoming Parks Department when riding ATVs around Wyoming. If you go to their website, you can purchase the sticker and find information on an ATV safety course that your entire family can take.