Why Children Below 16 Are Not Allowed To Ride An ATV?

  • November 23, 2009 at 7:20 am

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An All-Terrain Vehicle or ATV has been around for the past two decades. But since its introduction until the moment, this vehicle continues to be one of the favorites of people for sports and leisure, not just among adults but children as well. However, most states in the US and other countries in the world prohibit children from using this machine until sixteen years old. Well, there must be some significant reasons for the restriction.

One reason is that in most cases of injuries and even deaths in the past, children were mostly involved.  This is so sad of a story. Children and youth are the hope of the nation. But what will happen to our future when these kids are gone because of the negligence of some adults? And parents are directly to be blamed for such a waste of precious lives because they are supposed to be the one who decide for their children especially that they are still minors.

The children and youth within this age bracket are also not mature enough to handle such an activity where physical strength and endurance are highly needed to maneuver this machine. And the rule is not only to ride the vehicle but to do it responsibly for the rider’s safety and for the safety of others and the environment. Yes, riding on this cute and sturdy vehicle can be a lot of fun. But it can also be a cause of so much stress in the physical and mental aspects of the younger ones. And I don’t think children under sixteen are ready to deal with the stresses that this type of sport can bring.

Remember that this thing is not just a toy, it is a machine that needs to be controlled or else it can do harm to the users. Children and the youth must wait patiently for the time when they are responsible enough to be entrusted with the privilege of driving an ATV.

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