ACCC quad bike inquiry pushes for mandatory safety standards

Sharon O'Keeffe
Updated April 16 2019 - 3:46pm, first published 3:30pm
SAFETY: The ACCC has proposed major changes to improve the safety of quad bikes, including the introduction of mandatory crush and roll-over protection.
SAFETY: The ACCC has proposed major changes to improve the safety of quad bikes, including the introduction of mandatory crush and roll-over protection.

Following the tragic news two children were killed on the weekend while riding quad bikes, industry leaders are urging parents to take care over the Easter holidays and ensure the work vehicles are not treated as toys.

Sharon O'Keeffe

Sharon O'Keeffe

National Agriculture Writer - Farm Machinery and Technology

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