Safety Chief Orders Look at Atv Rules; Review of Federal Standards Comes As Child Deaths, Injuries Increase
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WASHINGTON -- Responding to rising injuries and deaths of children riding all-terrain vehicles, a top regulator has reversed course and ordered his staff to consider whether a tougher government approach is needed to boost safety.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Hal Stratton sent a memo to his staff late Wednesday ordering a review. He previously had opposed more federal regulation, instead supporting voluntary industry standards and more rider education.See the full content of this document
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Safety Chief Orders Look at Atv Rules; Review of Federal Standards Comes As Child Deaths, Injuries Increase
Citing the increase in injuries and deaths, he asked his staff to study whether those voluntary ...
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