Sheriff's office teaches kids OHV safety
Courtesy photo Boundary County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Cobler talking to three of the motorcycle riders and explaining the course that they will be riding.
Courtesy photo Boundary County Undersheriff Rich Stephens giving pointers to one of the young riders on her ATV.
(Courtesy Photo) Group photo at end of class.
Shift into gear for the summer. Boundary County Sheriff’s Office provided another OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) training course for youth on Saturday June 15.
The training — which is an Idaho Parks and Recreation approved training program — allows underage riders of motorcycles, ATVs and side by sides to meet the requirements to legally ride on Forest Service roads.
Adam Isaac contacted the Sheriffs Office for this training to supplement what he covers with his 4H ATV/dirt bike group. The training was taught by certified instructors from the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Dave Kramer, Undersheriff Rich Stephens, Cpl. Clint Randall, Deputy Brandon Cobler who enjoyed providing the training and working with the youth. The Sheriff’s Office plans to hold another one of these training sessions this summer for those that would still like to get their certification. If you have a child that is interested in the training please send your name and contact information to atompkins@boundarysheriff.org and she will add you to the list to be notified when the next class is scheduled. Students must provide their own motorbike, ATV or side by side for the course and wear appropriate protective gear.
The course covers Idaho rules and laws for riding, protective gear, responsible riding and trail sharing along with basic riding skills which the students must demonstrate on a course marked with cones. The course covers proper riding techniques, going over and around hazards, stopping, turning around on hills and other riding techniques to make them safer riders.