ATV Safety Institute(R) Hosting Kids Training Days; Free Training for Kids Ages 8-15 in Raleigh, North Carolina May 20-21, 2006.On December December: see month. 1, 2005, a landmark all-terrain vehicle all-ter·rain vehicle n. Abbr. ATV A small, open motor vehicle having one seat and three or more wheels fitted with large tires. It is designed chiefly for recreational use over roadless, rugged terrain. safety bill, SB 189, sponsored by Sen. William R. Purcell William R. Purcell is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-fifth Senate district, including constituents in Anson, Richmond, Scotland and Stanly counties. , went into effect. This law requires that ATV (1) (Advanced TV) An early name for the digital TV standard proposed by the Advisory Committee on Advanced Television Service (ACATS). See ACATS. See also ATV Forum. (2) (Analog TV) Refers to the NTSC, PAL and SECAM analog TV standads. operators born on or after January 1, 1990 must possess a safety certificate that indicates they have successfully completed an ATV safety course sponsored or approved by the ATV Safety Institute. The ATV Safety Institute is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a free training event for kids ages 8 to 15 in Raleigh, North Carolina For other uses of this name, see Raleigh. Raleigh (IPA: /ˈrɑli/, ral-ee) is the capital of the State of North Carolina and the county seat of Wake County. . Students who complete the course will receive a safety certificate. For each student who completes the ATV RiderCourse(SM) during this free training event, the ATV Safety Institute will donate $100 per student to North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. Safe Kids to help further ATV safety awareness in the state.
Who: Kids in North Carolina, ages 8 to 15. No riding
experience is necessary. Even if you don't own an
ATV, take advantage of this opportunity to teach your
children the safe way to ride.
When: Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, 2006.
Rain or Shine
Where: Wendell, North Carolina
Enroll: Call toll-free (800) 887-2887 to sign up for this free
training event. Space is limited.
We invite the media during this time to take advantage of:
Training: An abbreviated ATV RiderCourse for any interested member
of the media. This is a great opportunity to gain a new perspective on
ATV riding from behind the handlebar. ATVs and protective gear will be
provided for participants.
Interviews: Speak with ATV safety experts on ATV use, the
industry, and current safety issues.
Support Tools: Opportunity to obtain B-roll and still photography
illustrating the safe and responsible use of ATVs.
Press Contact: ATV Safety Institute's Media Relations Department
at 949-727-3727, ext. 3091
The ATV Safety Institute's primary goal is to promote the safe and responsible use of ATVs, thereby reducing crashes and injuries that may result from improper
With approximately 6.9 million ATVs in use in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. being operating by more than 15 million Americans, it is important that everyone understand the importance of safe and responsible use of ATVs. Please take this opportunity to share with your audience this valuable, life-saving, safety information. About the ATV Safety Institute The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute(R), a not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America(R), was formed in 1988 to implement an expanded national program of all-terrain vehicle safety education and awareness. The ASI's primary goal is to promote the safe and responsible use of ATVs, thereby reducing accidents and injuries that may result from improper ATV operation by the rider. For safety information or to enroll in the ATV RiderCourse(SM) nearest you, visit www.atvsafety.org and click on "Online Enrollment," or call 800-887-2887. |
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