Here are tips for off-highway vehicle safety this weekend<\/p>\n
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- Gear up:\u00a0<\/strong>Always wear a helmet and a seatbelt. Dress yourself in a long-sleeved shirt and put on high-top boots.<\/li>\n
- Speed advisory: <\/strong>Drive at a reasonable speed. Don\u2019t push your vehicle\u2019s limit.<\/li>\n
- Ride with recommended amount of passengers:\u00a0<\/strong>Only ride your vehicle with its recommended capacity. AZGFD said many reported accidents occur when a vehicle is overloaded.<\/li>\n
- Be prepared:\u00a0<\/strong>Plan out your route beforehand and make sure other people are aware of it in case of emergency. Always have a map, water, food and other first-aid kit materials with you.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t ride alone:\u00a0<\/strong>Never go out by yourself, especially because of the Valley heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cWe see many people out enjoying Arizona\u2019s roads and trails around the holidays, especially over the Fourth of July weekend,\u201d said Kim Jackson, AZGFD boating and OHV safety education program<\/a> manager. \u201cWe want everyone who spends time on their OHV to have a fun outing and, more importantly, return home safely.\u201d<\/p>\n
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- Speed advisory: <\/strong>Drive at a reasonable speed. Don\u2019t push your vehicle\u2019s limit.<\/li>\n
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