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Pediatrics
Guidelines Issued for Safe Use of Snowmobiles by Children
December 31st, 2000
A child younger than 16 should not be allowed to drive snowmobiles, says the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in its journal Pediatrics. Each state regulates use of snowmobiles in public areas, leading to a range of rules and certification processes across the U.S. Because snowmobiles pose a "significant risk" to children and adolescents, a new AAP policy statement recommends that state legislatures pass new laws regulating their use by children. In some states, children as young as eight can ride alone, and people as young as 14, if they hold certificates, can supervise inexperienced and non-certified child drivers. Injuries and...
Source: Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA (2000-12-31)
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