November 09, 2009 - #219
CPSC Proposes Standards for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register with regard to standards for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).
According to the notice, ROVs are differentiated from light utility vehicles and golf carts by their ability to reach speeds above 30 mph; they are also differentiated from all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by their steering wheels, bench or bucket seating, foot controls for throttle and breaking, and roll-over protective structures.
The CPSC is examining whether "unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with [ROVs]" may be present.
Comments on the proposed rulemaking will be accepted until December 28, 2009.
The full text of the Federal Register notice can be accessed online at:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-25959.pdf
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