ROV Safety Rules

  1. Always fasten your seat belt, wear a helmet and other protective gear and keep all parts of your body inside the ROV.

  2. Avoid paved surfaces. ROVs are designed to be operated off-highway.

  3. Drive only in designated areas, at a safe speed, and use care when turning and crossing slopes.

  4. Never drive or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  5. Never drive an ROV unless you’re 16 or older and have a valid driver’s license. ROVs are not toys.

  6. Never carry more passengers than the ROV is designed for, and never allow a passenger who is too small to sit in a passenger seat to ride in the ROV.

  7. Read and follow the operator’s manual and warning labels.


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What is an ROV?

Fun, functional and definitely versatile, ROVs, or recreational off-highway vehicles, are a new breed of machine, attracting the attention of outdoor enthusiasts in ever-increasing numbers. When adventure calls, ROVs have what it takes, whether it’s transporting gear to a favorite campsite or simply exploring the great outdoors. Intended primarily for recreational use, ROVs also have carved a niche in the workplace, including farming, construction, and just about anywhere there’s a job to be done.

Sometimes referred to as side-by-sides or UTVs, ROVs are motorized off-road vehicles designed to travel on four or more non-highway tires, with a steering wheel, non-straddle seating, seat belts, an occupant protective structure, and engine displacement up to 1,000cc. Current models are designed with seats for a driver and one or more passengers. ROVs’ performance and durability make them ideally suited for a variety of outdoor recreational activities as well as many work applications.

About ROHVA

The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) was formed to promote the safe and responsible use of recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) manufactured or distributed in North America. ROHVA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop a standard for the equipment, configuration and performance requirements of ROVs. Based in Irvine, Calif., the not-for-profit trade association is sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Kawasaki, Polaris, and Yamaha.