1. THE LAST RIDE AN INTRODUCTION TO TEXAS ATV LAWS AND SAFETY TIPS FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS ATeamV Injury Prevention Coalition

2. DESIGNED FOR OFF ROAD USE

3. TEXAS ATV LAWS

4. Who can legally operate an ATV on Texas roads?

5. Orange flag?

6. Crossing a road

7. Crossing a divided highway

8. What about unpaved roads? What about the shoulders?

9. Prohibited on interstate and limited access highways

10. Younger than 14 years of age…

11. $500

12. ATV SAFETY RULES

13. DOT-approved helmets

14. Wear sturdy boots or shoes. No flip-flops, loose shoes or shoelaces… …and definitely don’t go BAREFOOT!!!

15. No passengers

16. What is the right size ATV?

17. Seated

18. Standing

19. 3-6” clearance

20. Warning decals

21. Safe speed

22. ATV safety course 1-800-887-2887

23. Free online e-course at atvsafety.org

24. 4-H ATV Safety Course

25. No alcohol or drugs, including prescription medications

26. Texas is a zero-tolerance state when it comes to drinking and driving.

27. Zero tolerance means… …there is NO legal limit for alcohol consumption in persons under the age of 21

28. Distracted ATV driving Texting Horseplay Pranks Multiple riders

29. Make good decisions. Don’t let your next ATV ride be… your LAST ride.

30. ATeamV Injury Prevention Coalition – East Texas Medical Center EMS – Piney Woods Regional Advisory Council – Trauma Service Area G – UT Health Northeast – Southwest Center for Pediatric Environmental Health – Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Texas AHEC East Northeast Region – Texas Department of State Health Services – Texas Department of Transportation