A new law about quad bikes starts on Monday in Ireland.
According to Irish TV station RTÉ, people who ride quad bikes or ATVs must now wear helmets and get safety training.
The HSA in Ireland says that a new law about quad bikes, called the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulation 2021, is the first one like it in Europe.
Pat Griffin, who is in charge of making sure farms are safe, said that too many people have died in accidents involving quad bikes. He thinks that all quad bike users should wear a helmet and get the right training to use them safely.
“He said that many people die on farms because of machines and vehicles, like quad bikes. ”
“These rules will help farmers and their families avoid future tragedies in our farming communities. ”
All people who ride ATVs must wear a motorcycle-style helmet or a special ATV helmet, according to the new rule.
Helmets need to have straps under the chin. Helmets like hard hats for work and helmets for bikes are not okay.
Drivers need to finish a course to learn how to stay safe when riding an ATV.
People who know how to use an ATV already can take a one-day class, but new drivers need to finish a two-day class.
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Ireland government compels riders of quad bikes to wear helmets
