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Safety Coalition ensured incorporation of their perspective in the larger discussion and the Coalition’s policy position. ATV Safety Coalition members recognize that enforcement of the new regulations, but much like the state’s bicycle helmet law, the Coalition pursued a requirement in the best interests of children. The hope is that encounters with youth ATV operators to educate them on the new regulations and encourage helmet use and discourage carrying passengers.
CONCLUSION
As a result of advocacy by Nemours
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The experience of the ATV Safety Coalition has shown the importance
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CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS
■ PATRICIA P. MILLER, MPP is a population health specialist in the Division of Health & Prevention Services at Nemours Children’s Health System in Wilmington, Del.
■ DIANE C. HOCHSTUHL, MSN, RN, NP-C is Director of Trauma and Critical Care Transport Programs at Nemours/Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del.
■ MONICA F. ROCHMAN, PhD, is a researcher in the Trauma Department at Nemours/ Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del.
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