{"id":14443,"date":"2024-06-27T16:05:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T23:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.azgfd.com\/?p=14443"},"modified":"2024-06-27T16:10:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T23:10:15","slug":"ohv-users-put-safety-first-over-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azgfd.com\/2024\/06\/27\/ohv-users-put-safety-first-over-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Think safety first if operating OHVs over holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>NEWS RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 27, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PHOENIX \u2014 If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) is part of your Fourth of July holiday celebration plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges enthusiasts to put safety first and avoid unnecessary risks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a report from the <a href=\"https:\/\/consumerfed.org\/off-highway-vehicle-safety\/\"><strong>Consumer Federation of America<\/strong><\/a>, there were 291 fatalities nationwide in 2023. Most of those \u2014 75, or more than one out of every four \u2014 occurred in June and July.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe see many people out enjoying Arizona\u2019s roads and trails around the holidays, especially over the Fourth of July weekend,\u201d said Kim Jackson, AZGFD\u2019s boating and OHV safety education program manager. \u201cWe want everyone who spends time on their OHV to have a fun outing and, more importantly, return home safely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many actions that operators of OHVs \u2014 including all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and side-by-sides \u2014 can take to ride safely and help ensure the safety of their passengers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wear a helmet. This is a requirement for all operators and passengers under 18 \u2014 but\u00a0 strongly recommended for everyone. Wearing a helmet can reduce the chances of a traumatic brain injury by as much as 50 percent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buckle up. Wearing a seatbelt is critical because it will help keep the operator and any passengers inside the side-by-side in the event of an accident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t speed. Reasonable and prudent is always the law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only carry the number of passengers recommended by the vehicle\u2019s manufacturer. Many accidents are the result of too many people riding a machine that was designed for fewer passengers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear riding goggles, a long-sleeved shirt, pants, riding gloves, and over-the-ankle boots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never ride alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared and equipped with a map, first-aid kit and whistle, and have basic tools on hand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave details about the trip, including destination and expected time of return, with a\u00a0 friend or family member who can follow up to ensure everyone made it home safely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay on designated trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether new to the hobby or veteran riders, AZGFD advises all enthusiasts to take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azgfd.com\/education\/off-highway-vehicle-education\/\"><strong>safety education course<\/strong><\/a>. As an added bonus, insurance companies may offer discounted rates for people who have completed one of two online courses offered by AZGFD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about rules and regulations as well as places to ride, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/azgfd.gov\/OHV\"><strong>azgfd.gov\/OHV<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Report: More than one out of four OHV-related fatalities nationwide in 2023 occurred in June and July. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":14460,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[92],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main-site"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Think safety first if operating OHVs over holiday - Arizona Game &amp; 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