NBATVF Receives Additional Funding from COHV for Kids and Adult Safety Course
With Bill 17 soon to be proclaimed in the Legislature, children between the ages of 6 and 15, along with their parents or guardians, will require certification of an ATV Safety Course. The NBATVF has been providing this course since 2001, free of charge to children under 16 since 2007, and now with the support of the COHV, the course is available to parents or guardians for only $20.00
Jacques Poirier, General Manager of the NBATVF states “In actual fact, we have our kids at heart and want them to have the best in safety. This course will give them the tools and techniques they require to operate an ATV safely. We are offering the course to parents at a lesser cost of $20.00 instead of $50.00 or $80.00. We believe it will be of benefit to the parents to have the course because it gives them the tools and knowledge they need, so when they are out riding with or supervising their children, they will be able to recognize errors and correct them.”
NBATVF certified instructors will be conducting the ATV Safety Course until the fall 2008. The NBATVF will be contacting the parents and guardians of children who have already taken the safety course by letter to encourage them to register for the ATV Safety Course.. You can also contact the NBATVF office at 1-888-847-1100 or by email at nbatving@nb.aibn.com.
Free ATV Rider Safety Courses for Children Under the Age of 16
The New Brunswick All Terrain Vehicle Federation is once again going ahead with free ATV Rider Safety courses on a first come first serve basis for children under the age of 16 (6 to 15 years of age) whether or not they or their parents are members of the Federation.
We are determined to save the children with safety training. This ATV Safety Rider's course is a 5 to 7 hour training program operated by Canada Safety Council certified instructors. The curriculum, which is based on field-tested techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper ATV operation. The rider learns about controls, how to read terrain, turn and climb hills.
A signed consent form will be required from the parent or legal guardian and they must also attend the course with the youngster at all times. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and with the parent or legal guardian present. You are also responsible for bringing your child's ATV, helmet, protective gear and lunch for the course.
If your child is 16 or older and would like to participate in the ATV Safety Rider's course, the cost is $50.00 for Federation members and $80.00 for non-members. Please contact the NBATVF office for more information at 1-888-847-1100.
An ATVenture In Safety
The ATV Rider's Course is a 5 - 7 hour training program operated by Canada Safety Council (C.S.C.) certified instructors. The curriculum, which is based on field-tested techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper ATV operation. The rider learns about controls, reading terrain, turning and climbing hills. A separate ATV Rider's Course is also available for children under the age of 14 whose parents specifically permit them to ride ATV's. A signed consent form is required from the parent or legal guardian and they must also attend the course at all times. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and without the parent or legal guardian present. An educational booklet designed specifically for parents who allow their child to ride an all terrain vehicle is available from the C.S.C. Knowing all you can about your ATV and the places you can ride is the best preparation for safe and enjoyable riding. Remember, ATV's are intended for off-highway use only and are not designed for use on paved surfaces or other public roads.
Helmets & Protective Gear
Your helmet is the most important piece of protective gear for safe riding and can prevent a serious head injury. Goggles or a face shield will help protect your eyes from dust and small objects and help with visibility. When purchasing a helmet it must meet one of the following standards: * Canadian Standards Association D230 "Safety Helmets for Motorcycle Riders"; * Snell Memorial Foundation "Standard for Protective Headgear"; * United States of America "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218" and bear the symbol DOT; * American National Standard "Specifications for Protective Headgear for Vehicle User" Z90.1 (ANSI)
A long sleeved shirt or jersey and long pants are minimal requirements for rider protection. Offroad riding gear, such as pants with knee pads and a jersey with shoulder pads, provide better protection. Good gloves will help protect your hands from the cold, or the event of a spill. The most protective footwear is a pair of over-the-calf boots with heels to prevent your feet from slipping off the footrests.
