Changing course on ATVs,consumer safety chief considers more gov't restric

[Judi Lynn]

Posted on Thu, Jun. 09, 2005

Changing course on ATVs, consumer safety chief considers more government restrictions

ELIZABETH WOLFE
Associated Press

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 has expressed opposition to more federal regulation, instead supporting voluntary industry standards and more rider education.

Citing the increase in injuries and deaths, he asked his staff to study whether those voluntary standards are adequate.

"This memo orders a full top-to-bottom review of any and all regulations that could be done to really make a difference in reducing the number of injuries and deaths," agency spokesman Leonardo Alcivar said Thursday. "Everything is on the table."
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[Mr.Green93]

1. Ban them

Useless and destructive toys.