Excessive speed can ruin your ride; remember these ORV safety tips

Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 05/14/2019 10:00 AM EDT

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ORV safety tips

Speed and reckless driving are the primary contributing factors for off-road vehicle accidents, with 24 percent of all ORV accidents reported in 2017 resulting from people driving too fast, and 16 percent of people not wearing a helmet.

With more riders hitting the trail – and more accidents happening – each year, it’s important to keep safety in mind when heading out on your ORV. Most ORV accidents can be avoided by following some safety tips, including:

  • Ride sober.
  • Always wear a helmet.
  • Ride at a safe speed.
  • Ride on the right side of the trail, and take it easy around corners.
  • Be familiar with the terrain.
  • Ride within your ORV’s limits.
  • See a full list of ORV safety tips at Michigan.gov/RideRight.

Find an ORV safety class ►

ORV riders 16 years old and younger must have a valid safety certificate to ride on public or private land. Students can take an online or classroom-based course.

ORV rules, maps, licenses ►

Learn more about ORV safety, rules, licenses and permits or view interactive, printable maps of ORV trails/routes and state forest roads available for ORV use.

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