PRINTER'S NO. 1030
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
146
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY YAW, JUNE 9, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 9, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the week of June 6 through 14, 2015, as "All-Terrain
Vehicle Safety Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, More than 300,000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are
registered in Pennsylvania and are enjoyed by thousands of
residents, families and visitors in pursuit of outdoor
recreation; and
WHEREAS, ATV riding opportunities attract visitors and
continue to contribute to this Commonwealth's tourism industry
and associated industries; and
WHEREAS, ATV riding activities contribute more than $2
billion to Pennsylvania's economy; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association and
the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, along with
ATV safety instructors and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of
America, have joined together to educate the public about safe
and responsible ATV riding practices; and
WHEREAS, Responsible riding practices, such as obeying State
laws, operating at safe speeds, completing ATV safety training
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and abstaining from alcohol consumption while operating or
riding an ATV help make this Commonwealth's ATV riding
experience safe and enjoyable; and
WHEREAS, The golden rules of ATV safety include:
(1) always wearing a Department of Transportation-
compliant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-
the-ankle boots and gloves;
(2) never riding on paved roads except to cross when
done safely and permitted by law;
(3) never riding under the influence of alcohol or
drugs;
(4) never carrying a passenger on a single-rider ATV and
never carrying more than one passenger on an ATV specifically
designed for two people;
(5) riding an ATV that is right for your age;
(6) supervising riders younger than 16 years of age;
(7) riding only on designated trails at a safe speed;
and
(8) taking a hands-on ATV RiderCourse and a free online
course offered through the ATV Safety Institute;
and
WHEREAS, The ATV Safety Institute, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to improving the safety of ATV riders, has declared
June 6 through 14, 2015, as "National ATV Safety Week";
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the week of June 6
through 14, 2015, as "All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Week" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate urge all residents to join in the
observation of this week by taking an ATV training course,
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riding safely and responsibly and following the golden rules of
ATV safety.
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