Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

Like it or hate it, celebrities these days are watched and imitated. The celebrity tabloid world was buzzing today about a photo snapped of Brad Pitt holding his 2-year-old daughter, Shiloh, on his lap while he was driving a Yamaha Rhino ATV. Star watchers bashed the actor, noting that the Rhino is a powerful and heavy piece of equipment, and that he was placing the child in an unsafe situation.

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Safety Organization Sponsored by ATV Manufacturers Recommends Rules for Safe Operation

The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute (ASI) is a not-for-profit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), formed in 1988 to implement an expanded national program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness. The ASI is sponsored by the leading ATV manufacturers.

These are their “golden rules” for ATV use:

• Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
• Never ride on public roads - another vehicle could hit you.
• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle.
• Ride an ATV that’s right for your age.
• Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.
• Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.

The organization also recommends riders take an ATV RiderCourse through ASI. Information is available at www.atvsafety.org or by calling 800-887-2887.