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Three Severely Injured in Weekend All-Terrain Vehicle Roll-Over

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FLAGSTAFF – On May 21st, 2022 at 1:35 pm, a Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a report of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash involving 3 people on Forest Service Road 240 east of Munds Park.

Upon arrival, the deputy assisted medical personnel who were already on scene treating the three patients. An adult male sustained severe head trauma, an adult female sustained hip and back injuries, and a 4-year-old boy being treated for an eye and lower body injuries. After initial treatment and assessment of injuries all three subjects were transported by Ambulance to Flagstaff Medical Center. At the time of this release, all patients are in stable condition.

Initial investigation indicated the grandfather was operating an ATV with the grandmother and their 4-year-old grandson on board. Indications are the grandfather lost control of the ATV, rolled, which ejected the occupants causing the injuries. None of the riders were wearing protective gear.

This matter is still under investigation by CCSO, and no further information is available.

Off road vehicle regulations and safety information can be found on the CCSO’s website,
https://www.coconino.az.gov/1991/OHV-Guidelines.

ATV use on highway shoulders illegal, unsafe

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PHOENIX – While all-terrain vehicles are a popular way to explore off-road areas, the Arizona Department of Transportation reminds ATV riders it is illegal and unsafe to drive these vehicles along state roadways.

The shoulders of state highways are only to be used only for emergencies, not for joyrides.

ATV users create many hazards when they drive on shoulders. At a minimum, they are a distraction to passenger and commercial traffic on the highway. At driveways and on sharp curves, they can surprise other drivers and lead to near-misses or crashes. And on unpaved shoulders, ATV riders can kick up dust that blinds drivers who are traveling at highway speeds.

ATV use also damages the areas along highways. The vehicles destroy vegetation and erode unpaved areas, which can cause steep drop-offs at the edge of pavement and at driveways. When enough damage occurs, ADOT maintenance crews are needlessly diverted from other important functions as they work to repair damage from off-road vehicles.

The problem applies no matter where ATV riders are improperly using highway shoulders, but the issue is more pronounced in certain areas. This includes State Route 188 in the Tonto Basin, where curves and elevation changes only make the problem more pronounced. Also northwest of Wickenburg, heavy ATV use is an issue along SR 89 between US 93 and SR 71.

ADOT reminds off-road vehicle operators they can be cited for illegal use of highway shoulders, including for damage to state or private land.

Off-highway vehicle decal renewal notices available through e-mail only

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PHOENIX — In an effort to enhance customer service and to cut costs, the Arizona Game and Fish Department will no longer mail letters informing off-highway vehicle (OHV) owners their yearly OHV decal is expiring.

To ensure owners receive timely notice that their decal is about to expire, they can sign up to receive a reminder through e-mail by visiting www.azgfd.gov/ohv and clicking “OHV Decal Requirements.”

The decal program began in 2009 and requires all OHVs, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides and dirt bikes, to have a sticker if the vehicle is designed primarily for travel on unimproved roadways or trails. The sticker, which is placed on the upper left-hand corner of the license plate, is issued by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division and is required to operate an OHV on public and state lands.

There are approximately 112,000 vehicles issued OHV decals within the state. By encouraging OHV owners to receive renewal reminders online, the department hopes to save on the approximately $120,000 spent to print and mail notices each year.

Each sticker costs $25. Thirty percent of the funds collected go into the state’s Highway User Revenue Fund, which is distributed to counties and cities for road and highway maintenance. The remaining funds are split as follows:

  • 60 percent to Arizona State Parks for grants and agreements, trail construction, development and maintenance, signage and maps.
  • 35 percent to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for law enforcement, education and outreach.
  • 5 percent to the Arizona State Land Department for mitigation, signage and enforcement.

For more information about the Arizona Game and Fish OHV program and on safety courses, visit www.azgfd.gov/ohv.

AZGFD hosts free training for ATV Safety Week

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Safety_course_3_-_reducedPHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department and the ATV Safety Institute will join forces to promote off-highway vehicle (OHV) safety as part of ATV Safety Week, which runs from June 3-12.

To help mark the occasion, the two organizations will offer a free hands-on ATV safety courses at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility at 4044 W. Black Canyon Blvd. in Phoenix. In addition, AZGFD will hold two  Quail Kids youth-based education classes from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 6 and 10.

“Regardless of how long you’ve been riding an off-highway vehicle, taking a safety course can be a great way to get updated on safe use, law changes and other OHV-related information,” said Matt Eberhart, AZGFD OHV Safety Education coordinator. “OHVs offer many Arizonan’s access to some of the best views and experiences in the country. While they can offer good fun, these machines can also be dangerous if operators are not educated on proper and safe use.. Our free courses will provide the basic skills needed to make sure a day on the trail is memorable for the right reasons.”

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 92 percent of all ATV-related fatalities are the result of warned-against behaviors, such as youth riding on adult-sized ATVs. The public is invited to take some time during ATV Safety Week to learn about the proper operation of OHVs, find out about helmets and other proper protective gear, and learn ways to dramatically reduce risk to themselves, their family and friends.

“We invite everyone with an ATV to take the first step toward safe riding by taking an ASI RiderCourse,” said Cam Arnold, vice president for rider training at ATV Safety Institute. “Come out to your local range, meet with instructors, have some fun and learn. ATV Safety Week is all about learning riding safety and we can think of no better way to highlight that message than to offer our class at no charge.”

Those wishing to take the free hands-on course can register by calling (800) 887-2887.

All hands-on courses are for riders 16 years and older. Riders must provide their own ATV and proper riding equipment, including:

  • DOT-approved helmet
  • Riding goggles
  • Long sleeves
  • Gloves
  • Long pants
  • Over-the-ankle boots

AZGFD will also offer free Quail Kids courses, which focuses on teaching riders 10 and older the importance of safe and ethical use, proper safety equipment and machine size and fit. To register, click here.

For additional information or questions about ATV Safety week, course offerings and online courses, call 623-236-7384 or visit www.azgfd.com/Education/OHV.

KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards

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640-1-MXU-700i-GreenKYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C. is recalling certain of its ATVs because of burn and fire hazards. The recall effects approximately 540 ATVs were sold at KYMCO dealers nationwide from April 2013 to August 2014 for about $9,000.

In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The pressure can cause the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank onto the operator or hot engine, resulting in burns to the operator or a fire.

The recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 KYMCO MXU 700 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) including standard, LE and Camo versions. The vehicles came in black, camouflage, gold, green, red and silver. The words KYMCO and MXU 700, MXU 700 LE or MXU 700 Camo are on the front of the hood and on each rear fender. The vehicle identification number (VIN) in the format RFBLU45U*xBxxxxxx is located on the frame behind the right front wheel. The 10th digit of the VIN indicates the model year: D = 2013, E = 2014 and F = 2015. ATVs with the last six VIN digits in the following ranges are being recalled:

Model year VIN RANGE (VINs begin with RFBLU45U*)
2013 DB120111 through DB130158
2014 EB120203 through EB130204
2015 FB120315 through FB320123

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free repair. The original gas caps must be collected by the dealer to confirm the repair.