A close call on a quadbike could have been worse if Otago farmer Simon Davies did not have a crush protection device fitted. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDOtago's Simon Davies is among farmers dipping into their pockets to make safety upgrades on quadbikes after a near miss on his sheep and beef farm near Milton. The accident would have been worse if it was not for a crush protection device fitted on a quadbike he was riding. She said Safer Rides was being continued so more farmers could benefit as the numbers showed incentives encouraged them to make safety a priority. Mr Davies said he would recommend other farmers get bars fitted to their quadbikes and side-by-side vehicles.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 29, 2026 17:03 UTC