ATV SAFETY COURSES

ATV SAFETY COURSES

Want your Kids to be able to DRIVE on the trails?

The DNR requires you to take this safety course if you were born after January 1st 1988. This class is loaded with information on how to care for your machines, how to ride safely, and other other information that inexperienced riders as well as veterans can use.

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Internet ATV safety course now available

MADISON – Operators of all terrain vehicles (ATV) now have a convenient online method to receive ATV Safety Certification through an Internet Web page introduced by the state Department of Natural Resources.

“This should prove very beneficial to young adult operators and out-of-state operators who need ATV Safety Certification," said Gary Eddy, DNR all-terrain vehicle administrator.

All operators at least age 12 and born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 must complete an ATV Safety Certification course in order to operate on public ATV trails and areas in Wisconsin .

“The internet course may not be for everyone. Parents will have to gauge whether an internet course is the best fit for their child. For some students, young and old, a classroom course with instructors and hands-on learning may be a better fit," said Eddy.

Both courses provide basic information on how to operate an ATV safely and responsibly, but they don't make you an expert rider.

The Internet course is available at [www.offroad-ed.com/wi]. Check the DNR’s Upcoming Recreational Safety Education Classes Web page to find classroom courses available around the state.

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=116#art11

Students must continue to practice what they've learned in their ATV Safety Course and parents need to reinforce what has been taught."

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Eddy, All-Terrain Vehicle Administrator, (608) 267-7455 or Karl Brooks, DNR Law Enforcement - (608) 266-7820

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Lake Wisconsin ATV Association also puts on classes (in person). This is the best way to learn safety, get your questions answered, and discuss issues with a DNR official.

Our next class is not scheduled at this point. We expect to have one in mid August. Please check back.

Our last class was on DECEMBER 14TH AND 15TH 2007:

30 SPOTS ONLY, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!

This is a 2 day class:

Friday December 14th: 6pm until 9 pm

Saturday December 15th: 9am until 1 or 2pm LUNCH PROVIDED

Where? MAKENZINE ENVIROMENTAL CENTER in Poynette.

Cost: $10.00 per student

STUDENTS must sign up at JOHNSON SALES in Arlington, HWY51 or BACKWATER MOTORSPORTS accross from HOOKERS RESORT, Poynette (SEE MEETINGS PAGE FOR DIRECTIONS).

Students are required to HAVE READ THE WHOLE PACKET and do ALL TESTS BEFORE FIRST CLASS MEETS. In order to get this certification done in two days, this is key.

Students ages can range from 11 years old and Older. Will recieve certification card when student turns 12. (If 11 years old during class)

For more information on regulations, visit the DNR site at:

Please Email either the WebMaster, brookyh@yahoo.com,for questions, concerns, or comments.