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Ride Smart, Ride Safe: Polaris Youth Safety

Increasing awareness on safe riding practices, product features and protective gear

At Polaris, we offer the industry’s largest lineup of youth vehicles, and we believe that along with that comes an opportunity and responsibility to reinforce youth safety through safety-related partnerships, key safety features on our youth vehicles, and resources and trainings.

Youth Safety Partnerships

We partner with Minnesota 4-H and the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to help advance safe and responsible riding practices among young riders.

Minnesota 4-H

Since 2019, Polaris and Minnesota 4-H have partnered to deliver ATV and UTV safety education to nearly 4,000 youth. In 2025, Polaris donated an additional $1 million to help fuel the creation of advanced, high-impact safety curriculum and tools and expand this critical programing to additional states. Learn more

Become a Trailblazer. Learn to Ride Smart.

Polaris and Minnesota 4‑H invite youth ages 10–13 to jump into ATV Adventure Academy: Trailblazers, an interactive, trail-themed digital experience. Through hands-on choices, animated challenges, and a choose-your-own-path adventure, kids learn the basics of safe riding while exploring the trail. It’s built to be fun and confidence-building so young riders can level up their skills and get ready for real adventures.

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Polaris Youth Safety Technology

Our youth vehicle lineup continues to innovate industry-leading safety features giving parents peace of mind and helping to instill confidence in growing riders, including:

Helmet Aware Technology

Enables rider to connect to a preferred helmet, adding another layer of safety as youth rides must be wearing a helmet for the vehicle to be operable

PIN code start

Parents can set a PIN to start the vehicle

Adjustable speed limiter

Parents can adjust the machine’s speed to fit their child’s skill level and comfort

Geofence

Allows parents to set and adjust riding boundaries for youth riders

Industry-exclusive safety gear kit

Vehicles come ready to ride with free online training and safety flag

Safe Riding Best Practices

We are committed to providing young riders and their families with safe, quality products and encourage and promote safe riding practices so they may create lasting memories outdoors.

Complete Trainings & Certifications

Help build confident, responsible riders with certified programs from the Safety Institute (ASI) and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA). You can also check with your state’s natural resources department for local safety guidelines and programs.

Select the Proper Protective Gear

Proper gear is key to youth rider safety—and fit matters. Ill-fitting clothing can reduce protection, limit movement, and block vision. Learn More.

Choose the Correct Vehicle Model

Select an ATV or side-by-side that fits your child’s age and riding style. They should be able to reach all controls comfortably and stay in control at all times. Learn more.

Ride Smart, Ride Safe: Polaris Youth Safety