SPEED IS A FACTOR
24% of ORV accidents reported in 2017 were caused by speed.
Important Safety Tips
Out of the total number of ORV accidents reported in 2017, 24% were a result of people driving too fast and 16% of people were not wearing a helmet. Speed, careless and reckless driving are the primary contributing factors for ORV accidents, as reported in 2017.
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- Ride sober
- Always wear a helmet
- Make sure you are familiar with your machine and are operating within your and your machines’ limits
- Size the ORV appropriate for the rider
- Only transport a passenger when the ORV has been manufactured to carry a passenger. Aftermarket add-ons do not permit a passenger to ride on/in a machine. Refer to the manufacturer’s user manual for clarification
- Ride with a group
- Create a ride plan and share it with others. A ride plan includes the times and locations you will be riding, along with check-in points
- Know your terrain and be prepared to adjust for changing environmental conditions
- Ensure the area you intend to ride is open to ORV activity
- Stay on the trail
- Ride on the right side of the trail
- Stay off state highways (those designated as M or US)
Rules and Regulations It is your responsibility to know the rules and regulations before you ride.
ORV Safety Certificate Operators under age 16 in Michigan must take an approved ORV education course
