Comment from Dana House

I am writing you today to ask that you place stronger restrictions on the ATV Manufactures when it comes to the Safety of Children. My grandson was killed on a ATV the day before Easter 2012. He was just 22 months old. His uncle let him ride with three of his cousins, which he thought was okay at the time. Because of our laws, or the lack thereof, he still believes the only mistake he made was letting them on the road. This accident could have happened anywhere! My grandson died with no one to answer for it. The sheriff and attorney general told me there was nothing they could do because we have no laws preventing younger children from riding or driving an ATV. The driver was 13, with the others being ages 8 & 9 and then my 22 month old grandson. His name was William Scott. This has left a huge hole in our family with no closure. These laws must be changed and people should be AWARE that ATV's are DANGEROUS, not only to children but adults as well. I personally know of a 43 year old and a 17 year old, who died even after taking safety classes and wearing the appropriate riding gear. Both were in minor accidents. My brother also crushed his leg and pelvic bone from hitting a very small dip in the yard that was undetectable. He was in the hospital for 6 weeks. There must be changes made to these machines so make them safer. So many have been injured and killed already. I would like to call for my leaders to stand up for us and make sure these ATV's are made to adhere to Stricter Safety Standards. And I would like to see more Safety Advertising done in the form of TV and radio ad's etc.. More people need to understand the Dangers of ATV's! Amanda Carol House Plantersville Ms