Parks and Rec to offer safety class

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is offering several Off-Highway Vehicle safety certification classes during July.

The goal of these classes is to educate youth (ages 12-16) in the proper operational methods. Individuals in this age bracket are required by North Dakota law to have an OHV safety certificate in order to operate an OHV on public land if they do not possess a valid driver’s license or learners permit.

The cost of the class is $20 per student (the exception is hands-on classes which are $30) and the classes are approximately 4 hours in length. Scheduled classes include one in Jamestown on July 30, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at R&B Motor Sports, 417 24th St. S.W.

Topics covered in the ATV/OHV safety certification classes include state law regarding the use of OHVs, safety gear used when operating an OHV, basic parts and maintenance of OHVs, along with safe and appropriate operation of OHVs.

To register call 701-328-5357 or for more information go to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department Web site at www.parkrec.nd.gov/recreation/ohv/index.html.

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