Now’s the time when many outdoor enthusiasts take to the trails on their ORVs and ATVs.

 

And while they can be lots of fun, they come with rules and responsibilities.

 

Gary Hora, the President of ATV Manitoba has advice for parents when it comes to young drivers.

 

“An adult should supervise youth if they are driving until they get comfortable and more experienced with operating the machine. This way, there aren’t any incidents. Unfortunately we have a lot of accidents with the youths and primarily it’s because they don’t get the training to operate the vehicle.”

 

Hora also advises that riders of all ages check the rules for riding on crown land and municipal land in their area, to make certain they are properly licenced, and to observe the rules of the road.

 

For the full interview with Hora and more information about ATV Manitoba, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 pm.