Province rejects quad ban

Posted Jun 3, 2011 7:49 am.

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The province is rejecting the idea of a total ban on kids riding quads.

Children under 14-years-old can currently ride with direct supervision, but the Canadian Pediatric Society has called for a complete ban.

Transportation Minister Luke Ouellette says he understands the concerns of doctors, but believes safety education is a better option.

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