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Page 1: Motocross Safety - irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com · F am il rz ey ous f wt hckb d ng.K the obstacles are and ascertaining whether you or your child is capable of handling the course

HAVE YOU OR A LOVED ONE SUFFERED A MOTORCYCLE OR MOTOCROSS INJURY?

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Contact the Personal Injury Attorneys at Joynes & Gaidies.

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THE FLAG SYSTEMCHECKEREDEnd of a race or practice period.

WHITEFinal lap warning.

YELLOWHazard on or near track. Riders should Hazard on or near track. Riders should proceed with caution.

WHITE FLAG + RED CROSSEmergency personnel are on the course.

GREENRace start or all clear.

REDRace stopped.

LIGHT BLUE + YELLOW STRIPEFaster riders are passing. Hold Faster riders are passing. Hold course and do not get in their way.

WHITE + GREEN FLAGS CROSSEDHalfway marker.

Safety Tips Novices riding less powerful cubic centimeter capacity combustion cylinder (CC) engine bikes should never share tracks with more experienced riders on more powerful bikes.

Children under the age of 12 should ideally be riding 85cc bikes and lower. Very young riders may be best served with 50cc 2-stroke bikes.

Only ride at tracks where experienced flaggers are present.

Tracks should be watered to minimize dust. Impaired vision creates a very dangerous motocross environment.

Familiarize yourself with the track before heading out. Knowing where the obstacles are and ascertaining whether you or your child is capable of handling the course is essential.

Never ride beyond your skill level. Many injuries occur because riders try to progress too quickly or simply don’t want to get left behind and bite off more than they can chew.

The Snell Memorial Foundation is an independent nonprofit that tests and sets safety standards for sports helmets, including helmets designed for auto racing, bicycling, motorcycling, skiing and motocross. The organization is named in honor of Pete “William” Snell, a sports car racer who died as a result of a head injury attributed to racing helmet failure.

Look for Snell Certified Helmets

Motocross Safety

Helmet Goggles Boots Knee & Ankle Pads Gloves Chest & Back Protectors Elbow & Wrist Protectors Kidney Belt Neck & Shoulder Braces

SAFETY GEAR