Our vehicle safety requirements
follow CA4WDC's
safety standards, with the addition of a couple items (#9 and #13).
All vehicles must be maintained to conform to Highway
Safety Standards, as well as meet the minimum requirements listed
on the right.
| 1. |
Roll bar or full cage or factory hard top, |
| 2. |
Functional parking brake or Mico-Lock, |
| 3. |
Tow strap or rope. (min. rating of at least 2 times the vehicle weight), |
| 4. |
First aid kit (what do you want when you are hurt?), |
| 5. |
Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool capable of removing lug nuts (don't forget your wheel locks), |
| 6. |
Spare tire equal to or within 3 inches of existing tires on the vehicle. (no temporary spares), |
| 7. |
Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored, |
| 8. |
Seat belts for all passengers, |
| 9. |
Functioning CB radio and antenna, |
| 10. |
Antennas must not exceed 4'6" (except when longer antennas/whips are required by certain OHV areas), |
| 11. |
Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are generally not recommended; they can come off with devastating results. Use with caution, |
| 12. |
Battery hold downs (no bungie cords), |
| 13. |
Shovel. |
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