Pocatello’s 1st Annual Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Safety Fair

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Idaho State Police

District 5 5255 S. 5th Avenue, Suite 1

Pocatello, Idaho 83204

(208) 239-9800

For Immediate Release: 08/09/2021 3:40 pm

Please direct questions to the District or the ISP Public Affairs Office

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Pocatello's 1st Annual Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Safety Fair

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Keeping equipment well-maintained, knowing the proper towing weight, and learning driver and operator safety from the experts; it's what folks should do before they hit Idaho's amazing backroads.

The Idaho State Police, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, Idaho Transportation Department, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service are teaming up this weekend to help Idahoans stay safe off-road.

What: 1st Annual Pocatello OHV Safety Fair

– Attendees will receive expert instruction on backcountry riding of motorbikes and ATVs.

– Scales available for camp trailers. Knowing a trailer's weight is important for towing safety.

– ISP Commercial Vehicle Specialists available to talk about proper loading and towing.

– Vendors will be on-site with great gear and more information on enjoying Idaho's great outdoors.

Where: adjacent to the Maverick station 3434 S. 5th Ave., Pocatello

When: Saturday, August 14, 2021

Time: Classes offered 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Register for classes: https://reced.idaho.gov

For class instruction, bring:

– A parent or legal guardian for juvenile riders.

– Properly sized and operational OHV displaying a 2021 OHV sticker.

– DOT-approved helmet, eye protection, gloves, long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and over-the-ankle boots.

All are invited to come, browse, and talk with the awesome vendors.

See you Saturday!

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Posted in District 5 - Southeastern Idaho