TWENTY people have been killed in quad bike accidents in Australia this year and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is pleading with people to take every precaution to lower the death toll in 2016.
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Summer is the worst time for quad bike accidents with more children dying in accidents on average in January than any other month, while quad bike related injuries also double.
ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard said despite regular warnings about the dangers, quad bikes accidents continued to claim lives.
"Tragically, 20 Australians have died this year from quad bike accidents, including a six-year-old, a seven-year-old and a 15-year-old. In 2014, there were 15 deaths - sadly, a 30 per cent increase in fatalities this year," ACCC deputy chairwoman Delia Rickard said.
More than 210 people have been killed in Australia by quad bike accidents and children account for one-third of all injuries reported to an emergency department.
The ACCC advises that children not be allowed onto adult quad bikes, even as passengers, while people should be aware of the kind of terrain they are on. It is also important to never ride while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
