Deaths From ATV Crashes Increase

Deaths from ATV crashes are on the rise in Tennessee.
Just this month, a new law went into effect that allows four-wheeled all terrain vehicles for not only off-road, but also on-road use.
In 2017, the Tennessee Highway Patrol recorded seven deaths from ATV crashes.
The total for 2018 is already seeing a 158-percent increase at 11 deaths from ATV crashes.
With the new law, comes several on-road restrictions.
Permitted roads are limited to those with a maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour.
ATVs must stay at least 5 miles per hour below that.
The law has 10 requirements on the ATV itself, including headlamps, front and rear turn signal lamps, tail lamps, stop lamps, reflex reflectors, an exterior mirror mounted on the driver’s side of the vehicle, a parking brake, a windshield, a VIN, and seat belts.
As for drivers, they must have a Class D drivers license.
Violating the new law means ATV operators could face a fine.