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• ROV Enthusiasts’ Job on Labor Day Weekend: Drive Safely - 09/01/10

  Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Wants Operators and Passengers to Stay Safe and Responsible

  Daily commuters will convert to recreational off-highway vehicle enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend as American drivers turn off of the pavement to enjoy the outdoors. ROHVA wants all drivers to act responsibly and follow the ROV Safety Rules, to keep themselves and their passengers as safe as possible.

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• Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Launches Interactive E-Course for ROV Safety - 07/20/10

  Two-hour Course Emphasizes Safety-Minded Approach to Off-Highway Recreation

  The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Polaris and Yamaha, announces the release of the beta version of its new ROV E-Course - a free, interactive online safety course available on its website, rohva.org.

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• Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Offers Driving Tips for Fourth of July Weekend - 07/02/10

  Wants Operators and Passengers to Stay Safe, Be Responsible

  This holiday weekend, thousands of recreational off-highway vehicle enthusiasts will explore trails, deserts and public lands across the country and ROHVA is calling on all drivers to be safe and responsible while having fun.

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• ROHVA Applauds Legislation to Provide Additional Access to National Forests for Those with Disabilities - 04/07/10

  Bill Introduced by Representative Alexander Would Allow Those with Mobility Disabilities to Use ROVs and ATVs to Access Appropriate National Forest Areas

  The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) applauds Representative Alexander (R-LA) for introducing legislation (H.R. 4228) that would provide additional access to National Forests for those with disabilities. The legislation would require U.S. Forest Service personnel to allow those with mobility disabilities to use power-driven mobility devices, such as all-terrain vehicles or recreational off-highway vehicles, to access specific areas of Forests, provided that the access is consistent with the area’s management objectives and limitations.

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• OHV Organizations Prevail in Montana Land Use Case - 03/15/10

  Travel Management Process on Lewis and Clark National Forest Flawed

  On March 10, the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana ruled that the 2007 Travel Management Plan issued by the Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Wilderness Study Act (MWSA). The Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) had joined a coalition of recreation groups in filing a lawsuit challenging the Plan.

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• American National Standards Institute Approves First Standard for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles - 03/12/10

  Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Continues Pioneering Work In Support of Consensus Standards and Occupant Safety

  The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) obtained approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) of the first standard in the world for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), also known as UTVs and side-by-sides, on March 5, 2010, setting an initial benchmark for vehicle design, configuration and performance.

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• ROHVA Continues to Urge Enthusiasts and Dealers to Comment on CPSC’s ROV Rulemaking - 03/03/10

  New Resources Available at www.rohva.org/anpr to Facilitate Submission

  The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) continues its call-to-action to enthusiasts and dealers 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.

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• Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Urges Enthusiasts and Industry to Comment on CPSC’s ROV Rulemaking - 01/28/10

  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.

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• Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association Continues Work on ROV Standards Development - 11/24/09

  The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is disappointed that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted in October 2009 to proceed with a rulemaking process for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) by approving an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR). ROHVA believes this action is premature as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) development process for ROVs is currently being conducted. In fact ROHVA has concluded the second canvass and is completing a public review of an ROV standard in accordance with the requirements of ANSI.

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• ROV Industry at Work Developing First Ever Design, Configuration and Performance Standards - 11/09/09

  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.

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• ROHVA Statement Regarding Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Vote To Approve ANPR - 10/22/09

  The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is disappointed that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to proceed with a rulemaking process for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) by approving an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR).

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• ROHVA Announces Safety Rules for Safe and Responsible Use of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

  Formed by the major manufacturers and distributors to promote the safe and responsible use of a new and emerging category of recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) received ANSI accreditation on November 3, 2008 to develop a standard for the equipment, configuration and performance requirements of ROVs. In addition, ROHVA has published Safety Rules for these increasingly popular off-road vehicles.

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