| All-terrain vehicle accidents are up 300% in the last | | | | around the ranch. Some states do have waivers for |
| five years alone. Of course sales are up 500% and | | | | agricultural use due to this issue. |
| this means that some people who normally drive | | | | Many in the medical profession who see these |
| motorcycles are now getting ATVs instead. ATVs | | | | accident victims come in are glad to see that folks |
| are generally safer than motorcycles and people are | | | | are required to wear helmets. But the same medical |
| injured less. Nevertheless the all-terrain vehicle | | | | professionals also suggest that if you are going to go |
| accident rates are somewhat startling and have | | | | out and race around on an ATV that you should |
| increased regulation and many counties and states. | | | | wear full gear. Those who raise ATVs and fall off |
| In many places now is required that you wear a | | | | and are run over by another ATV are often injured |
| helmet on all all-terrain vehicles. This somewhat | | | | more because the ATVs weigh more. These are all |
| upsets farmers who use them for agricultural use and | | | | considerations to think of if you are considering |
| do not necessarily wish to put on a helmet to drive | | | | buying an ATV. Please think of this in 2006. |