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Original Articles

All-terrain vehicle fatalities on paved roads, unpaved roads, and off-road: Evidence for informed roadway safety warnings and legislation

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Pages 406-412 | Received 24 Feb 2015, Accepted 28 May 2015, Published online: 10 Mar 2016

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