Thread: Dust-up Stirs Over Off-road Vehicle

Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/no...r-road-vehicle/ By Mike Lee Tuesday, November 3, 2009 To read the Consumer Product Safety Commission's analysis of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles and see how to submit your comments, go to www.signonsandiego.com/offhighway Thousands of off-roaders kicked off the high season last weekend with campouts and spinouts at Glamis, Ocotillo Wells and other desert hot spots. Many rolled in a...

QUOTE (Crowdog @ Nov 3 2009, 07:55 AM) "I think it's going to end up just ruining vehicles that are perfectly safe if you follow the manufacturer's guidelines," said Jon Crowley, publisher of utvguide.net . "When does the government get involved with something and make it better?" This is a very good question. Maybe some of the libs on here can chime in on this one and help us...

QUOTE (Crowdog @ Nov 3 2009, 05:55 AM) Similar concerns prompted the agency to negotiate a recall with Yamaha in March after two Rhino models were linked to 46 deaths. More than two-thirds of cases involved rollovers and unbelted occupants , and the commission said many appeared to occur during low-speed turns on level ground. I think the answer is listed right in the...

QUOTE The 7 Most Dangerous Youth Sports in America by www.SixWise.com The benefits of sports for children are seemingly limitless. They can build character, self-esteem and social relationships, instill a sense of belonging and team building concepts, be a venue for social development-not to mention the positive effects that activity has on a child physically. But as with so many things in life, with the benefits comes the potential risk for...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission ... Ever wonder why 3 wheeled ATVs went bye-bye? Ever wonder why Honda did not release their ATC50? Ever wonder why in 1988 Engine size restrictions for 3 wheelers came out? (90cc = 16 older, Under 90cc = 12 and older) Ever wonder why ATV Mfg's started making Small Restrictive Motors with CV Transmissions? -----> Consumer Product Safety Commission <------- Now it appears their sights are...

Cant fix stupid people.

Great quote Jon....... (IMG: style_emoticons/default/thumb.gif )

It never ceases to amaze me that in our country if there is something that the public can enjoy there are elected officials telling us they know whats best for us and its unsafe, etc. and they need to mandate "rules" to "protect" us. As is customary for these types of things, the few will ruin the fun for the rest of us by not using proper belts (or any at all), driving above thier ability, and saving a few...