ATVA News

SVIA statement regarding CPSC's report on ATV fatalities and injuries

2/22/2010 3:57:26 PM EDT

The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) has issued a statement on the "CPSC 2008 Annual Report on ATV Deaths and Injuries."

Honda FourTrax models return for 2011

2/19/2010 12:16:52 AM EDT

FourTrax quads constitute the first release of returning Honda models for the 2011 model year. Here they are.

Yamaha grants $1.3 million in two years in support of the OHV community

2/9/2010 5:53:26 PM EDT

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., through its OHV grant program hands out more than $80,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association urges enthusiasts and industry co comment on CPSC's ROV rulemaking

1/28/2010 12:41:22 PM EDT

The ROHVA is calling on enthusiasts and industry representatives to submit comments by March 15, 2010, in response to the U.S. CPSC's proposed mandatory standards for side-by-sides and UTVs.

ATV fatalities and injuries decline: CPSC

1/26/2010 3:19:03 PM EDT

A new Consumer Product Safety Commission Report shows a decline in ATV-related fatalities and injuries.

AMA Life Member testifies before U.S. House in opposition to inappropriate Wilderness designation

1/21/2010 11:41:23 AM EDT

Dennis Larratt, a Charter Life Member of the AMA, offered testimony on behalf of the Association yesterday before the U.S. House of Representatives in opposition to H.R. 3914.

ATV Safety Institute public service announcements star Kyle and Chris Massey

1/6/2010 12:41:07 PM EDT

New ATV Safety Institute public service announcements Star Kyle and Chris Massey of "Cory in the House" and "Zoey 101." Messages stress the golden rules of ATV safety and parental supervision.

Polaris Industries recalls certain ATVs due to steering control hazard

1/4/2010 4:05:23 PM EDT

Polaris Industries is recalling about 8,500 Sportsman ATVs because of a possible steering control issue.

AMA and other access-rights groups to fight Clear Creek land closure

12/23/2009 5:54:37 PM EDT

The AMA and other public land-access groups are responding with a united voice to a federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to close some 30,000 acres of the 75,000-acre Clear Creek area in San Benito County, Calif., to off-highway riding.

Federal forest bills negatively impacts Montana OHV recreation

12/11/2009 8:59:40 AM EDT

Many miles of popular riding trails would be shut down under legislation that will be the subject of a hearing by the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests on Dec. 17.

BRP recalls ATVs due to loss of steering control

12/3/2009 9:13:19 AM EDT

BRP recalls Outlander and Renegade models with power steering because of safety issue.

Land grab in Utah

12/1/2009 2:52:45 PM EDT

A New York federal lawmaker wants bureaucrats to close off more than 9 million acres in Utah to off-highway vehicles.

Action needed to allow the sale of kids' ATVs

12/1/2009 2:45:16 PM EDT

The ATVA is urging all ATV riders to ask their federal lawmakers to support language in an appropriations bill that would allow kids' ATVs to continue to be sold.

U.S. Forest Service closes North Carolina's Upper Tellico OHV Trail system

10/15/2009 9:10:02 AM EDT

The U.S. Forest Service announced today that it is permanently closing the Upper Tellico OHV trail system in order to correct serious erosion problems in the Upper Tellico River watershed in Cherokee County, N.C.

American Motorcyclist Association announces new public service announcement campaign

10/9/2009 9:08:19 AM EDT

Actor and AMA Board member Perry King promotes responsible riding practices for ATV and motorcycle riders in a new series of public service announcements.

U.S. lawmakers conduct hearing that considers banning motorized vehicles from more than 9 million acres in Utah

10/2/2009 10:31:32 AM EDT

ATVA staff was on-site to monitor a U.S. House subcommittee hearing Oct. 1, on a measure aimed at banning off-highway motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATV) from one-sixth of the state of Utah.

Keeping quiet in the field

9/24/2009 3:32:04 PM EDT

Kolpin makes some cool stuff, and one of the best things to come out of the company recently is its quiet ATV Stealth Exhaust 2.0 System.

ATVA Rapid Response helps members fight congressional fast-tracking

9/24/2009 3:04:36 PM EDT

There was a time in Congress when proposals went through a lengthy process, and public debate, before becoming law. Not anymore. So ATV riders must remain vigilant.

Riding the newest trail In the Hatfield-McCoy Trails system in West Virginia

9/24/2009 2:40:41 PM EDT

Our intrepid ATVer Nick Haris, who works in the AMA Government Relations Department, provides a first-hand look at riding one of the rop destinations for ATVers in the nation: the Hatfield-McCoy trail system.

Land-access webinar set for Oct. 6, 14 and 22

9/24/2009 11:04:47 AM EDT

The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) is pleased to announce the schedule of the fourth and final module of their Public Land Advocacy webinar series. This 4-part series is designed to assist government agency personnel, OHV enthusiasts, and other interested parties with creating and maintaining sustainable OHV trails.