New Jersey State ATV Laws and Statistics
New Jersey ATV Deaths by Year:
- 36 reported fatalities between 1982-2001
- 18 reported fatalities between 2002-2005
- 6 reported fatalities between 1982-2001 for children under 16
- 54 total reported fatalities for the state of New Jersey
This data was recently gathered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after a dramatic rise in deaths resulting from ATV accidents.
For further information on these statistics, see the following related news stories:
- "ATV accidents killed more than 100 kids in '06: Most fatalities tied to vehicles going to fast, riders not wearing helmets"- Associated Press (Reported by MSNBC)
- "ATV accidents took 555 lives in '06"-Associated Press (Reported by Anchorage Daily News)
New Jersey State ATV Laws and Regulations:
- All riders (operator and passengers) must wear a helmet.
- All ATVs used on public roads and lands must be registered, with renewal once each year.
- No one under 18 may operate an ATV on public lands without a training certificate.
- No one under 14 may operate an ATV on public lands or cross roads.
- No one under age 16 shall operate an ATV over 90 cc on public lands or across a highway.
- ATV use on public roads and highways is prohibited, except to cross these roads.
- No ATV shall be operated without a lighted headlight and taillight from 1/2 hour before sunset to 1/2 hour after sundown..
Source- ATVSaftey.gov
Other New Jersey Resources:
- Regulation of ATV use- New Jersey State Police
- Training- Enroll in an ATV safety training course
- Legislation- New Jersey Title 39
To immediately speak with a New Jersey ATV accident attorney, call toll free (877) 642-7376 or (856) 833-0600. You will be contacted within 12 hours to discuss your case.
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