Do Passengers Play a Role When an ATV Rolls?

More Information Requested

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Oct 02, 2014, 10:56 ET

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ever carried a passenger on a one-seater ATV or been a passenger on one? Ever been in a crash with a passenger on board or been a passenger in an ATV accident?

Researchers at CPSC know that carrying a passenger on a one-person ATV creates a hazard. We want to reduce this hazard, but CPSC needs your help. Our researchers want to know more about fatal and non-fatal ATV crashes and the role of passengers.

A recent CPSC study found interesting evidence about age, gender and location of ATV riders involved in reported, fatal ATV accidents. Although the study was not able to identify a significant relationship between the number of ATV passengers and the chances of overturning, the most conclusive finding was that more information is needed.

That is why we seek your input and have issued a request for information (RFI) to expand the data we have about passengers on ATVs. The information you provide can help us as we try to determine how we might reduce ATV hazards.

You can find more details about the RFI and how to submit information at www.federalregister.gov. The comment period closes on November 24, 2014.

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CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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