14-year-old girl dies in Tasmanian quad bike accident, Coroner calls for stricter safety laws and age restrictions.

A 14-year-old girl died in a quad bike accident in Tasmania, prompting Coroner Robert Webster to call for stricter safety laws. He recommends banning children under 16 from operating adult quad bikes, as nearly 20% of fatalities since 2011 involve those under 19. Currently, there are no legal training or licensing requirements for riders. While Tasmania has made safety improvements, Webster emphasizes the need for further reforms to enhance quad bike safety.

October 04, 2024
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