Swann: Off-highway vehicle safety legislation still needs to go further

 Alberta Liberal Party -  Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann says Alberta’s off-highway safety legislation still needs to go further.  “Requiring off-highway vehicle operators to use helmets on public land is an important first step, especially since Alberta was the only province not to have such legislation, says Swann. “However, much more needs to be done to ensure the safe operation of these machines."

Off-highway vehicle helmets required by May 15

Government of Alberta - An approved helmet will be mandatory for those riding an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on public land in Alberta beginning May 15.  For decades, the majority of injuries among OHV riders in Alberta have been head injuries. The introduction of this law follows broad public support from community advocates, parents and health organizations.

Swann statement on proclamation of off-highway vehicle safety legislation

Liberal Party of Alberta - On April 13, Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann released the following statement in response to the Order in Council proclaiming Bill 36, An Act to Enhance Off-highway Vehicle Safety:

“Requiring off-highway vehicle operators to use helmets on public land is an important first step, especially since Alberta was the only province not to have such legislation. However, much more needs to be done to ensure the safe operation of these machines.

Injuries to child and adult after Mclean Creek OHV rollover

RCMP Alberta - On July 14, 2016 Cochrane RCMP received a call of a side-by-side off highway vehicle that rolled in McLean Creek Alberta. Preliminary investigation reveals that a 12 year old male from Calgary was operating the vehicle when it rolled. A 9 year old male from Calgary sustained broken bones and was taken by ambulance to the hospital. A 26 year old female from Calgary sustained broken bones as well and was airlifted by STARS to Foothills Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Charges are not pending in this incident.