Tag: Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA)
International 4-Wheel Powersports Vehicle Safety Conference
Conference Highlights Operator Behavior as Key to ATV and ROV Safety U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin and Other Experts Point to Training, Gear and Responsible Use as Significant Factors to Increase Safety Orlando, FL, Oct. 23, 2013 – U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin (R-AR) kicked off the International 4-Wheel Powersports Vehicle Safety Conference by addressing participants via a […]
ROHVA Calls for Side-by-Side Safety on Labor Day Weekend
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2013 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association is reminding ROV enthusiasts to drive safely and responsibly this Labor Day weekend. ROHVA encourages enthusiasts to practice smart driving throughout the year and to be especially careful during holidays and vacations when trails and other riding areas tend to become much busier. “Labor Day weekend is […]
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Continues Pioneering Work In Support of Consensus Standards and Occupant Safety
(Motor Sports Newswire) – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) has published a new voluntary standard for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), ANSI/ROHVA 1-2011. This standard for ROVs, approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), marks a significant milestone in ROHVA’s ongoing efforts to support product evolution to meet consumer expectations and to promote the […]
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Exectues Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to Support Side-by-Side Enthusiasts
Whether you call them UTVs, side-by-sides or ROVs, these off-highway vehicles are a perfect combination of recreation and work capabilities. In 2011, the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) will continue to support ROV enthusiasts and the industry’s ability to produce vehicles that customers want to responsibly enjoy. Go to ROHVA.org to take Free ROV e-Course […]
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Urges Enthusiasts and Industry to Comment on CPSC’s ROV Rulemaking
ROHVA Creates www.rohva.org/anpr to Facilitate Submission The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is calling on enthusiasts and industry representatives to submit comments by March 15, 2010 in response to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposed mandatory standards for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs), also known as side-by-sides and UTVs. ROHVA previously expressed disappointment with […]
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Urges Enthusiasts and Industry to Comment on CPSC’s ROV Rulemaking
Creates www.rohva.org/anpr to Facilitate Submission IRVINE, Calif., — The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is calling on enthusiasts and industry representatives to submit comments by March 15, 2010 in response to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposed mandatory standards for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs), also known as side-by-sides and UTVs. ROHVA previously expressed […]
CPSC Extends Comment Period for Proposed ROV Rule Changes
CFR Citation: 16 CFR Part 1422 Standard for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles DATES: Written comments in response to this document must be received by the Commission no later than March 15, 2010. The Commission is extending its comment period to receive information regarding the advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs). The Commission […]
ROV industry working on design standards
IRVINE, Calif. Nov. 9, 2009 – The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is working with the industry and other interested parties to develop a voluntary American National Standard (ANSI/ROHVA 1-200X) that addresses the design and performance of ROVs sold in North America. The ANSI standard development process requires involvement from a variety of interests. Participants […]
CPSC Announces Rulemaking for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Furthering its commitment to improve the safety of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) and reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries nationwide, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to address safety hazards associated with vehicle ROVs. CPSC staff’s preliminary evaluations indicated that […]
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Disappointed in CPSC Ballot Vote Decision
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is disappointed that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a ballot vote on the agency’s staff recommendation to proceed with a rulemaking process for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) by publishing an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR). ROHVA believes this action is premature as an American National Standards Institute […]