She suffered a broken femur and broken cheek bone. His injuries included a skull fracture, concussion and cuts to his face. She suffered a lung hemorrhage, bruising of the abdomen and a broken wrist. The minimum age required to drive an ATV when operated on or crossing a public highway varies by province. In some provinces, there is no legislated minimum age, while in others it ranges from 12 to 16 years.
Most provinces require the wearing of safety helmets and protective clothing.
Children younger than 16 are usually too inexperienced to realize the dangers of high speeds, carrying passengers or driving on slopes. They are also smaller, lighter and relatively weaker than adults, and unable to control the vehicle as well as a larger adult can. Parents should emphasize to them that ATVs are not toys. Anyone driving an ATV should wear a helmet and other recommended safety equipment, obey traffic rules and avoid high speeds.