MADD REGIONAL RECREATIONAL SAFETY CAMPAIGN
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This winter season, MADD has launched it’s very first Recreational Safety Campaign to highlight the importance of driving sober while operating recreational vehicles, in addition to roadway vehicles. Staff from our team were able to attend the Okoboji Winter Games in Iowa and table with the Iowa DNR team to increase awareness of “Sober is Safer” while enjoying winter activities such as snowmobiling, ATVs, UTVs and more. RECREATIONAL SAFETY TIPS FOR WINTER: Don’t Drive Impaired: Alcohol and drugs have a negative effect on the driver’s vision, balance, coordination, and reaction time. Don’t ride with people who drink and ride! Stay on the Trail, unless otherwise designated: Know the laws and regulations governing snowmobiling where you ride and where you travel. Dress for Safety and Survival: Always wear a quality DOT helmet and facemask. Wear layers of clothing to keep warm and dry. Snowmobile suits, bibs, jackets, gloves and mittens should cut the wind, repel water and keep you ventilated. Watch the Weather and Check Trail and Ice Conditions Before Riding: Don’t ride in adverse weather conditions. Plan your trip and check the trails you’ll be riding prior to departure. Never Ride Alone: Always ride with a friend on another snowmobile. This way if one machine is disabled, you have another to get help. Stay to the Right: Almost every trail is a two-way trail. So, stay to the far right of the trail, especially on hills and corners. Obey all trail signs and cross roadways with extreme caution. Take a Snowmobile Safety Training Course: Classes on basic snowmobile operation, laws and regulations, and safety can help save lives and reduce injuries.
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VICTIM SERVICES CONTACTS Northern Minnesota Courtni Peterson 651.523.0802 ext.2757 Courtni.Peterson@madd.org Southern Minnesota Rafito Thomas 651.523.0802 ext. 2760 Rafito.Thomas@madd.org Victim Services Manager (Located in South Dakota) 605.309.3942 ext. 2752 Rachel.Martens@madd.org
Remember, recreational vehicles are vehicles. Don’t drive impaired.
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