ATV Safety Association reminds riders to be aware of dry conditions
ATV Safety Week is just around the corner, and the provincial riders association is reminding people to be safe while off-roading in order to avoid sparking wildfires.
While a June 2 gathering in Regina officially kicks things off for the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA), they’re reminding people to be aware of the extremely dry trail conditions.
“When things are as dry as they are, we suggest that ATV riders don’t go through long grass, dry grass,” SATVA General Manager John Meed said. “There’s the potential for stubble and grass and things like that to collect around hot areas like exhaust pipes.”
He said a quad which is not equipped with a spark arrester on the tail pipe is also a potential fire hazard, and asked riders to check their vehicle for built up grass or stubble to reduce the risk of starting a fire.