The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) is working with the industry to develop a voluntary American National Standard (ANSI/ROHVA 1-200X) that addresses the design and performance of recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) sold in North America.

The ANSI standard development process requires involvement from a variety of interests. Participants involved in the process, from the U.S. and Canada, include the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other government representatives, industry, consumers and other interested parties.  Through the ANSI process, managed by ROHVA, those participants will reach consensus on an appropriate ANSI standard for ROV equipment, configuration and performance requirements.

The proposed standard will address design, configuration and performance aspects of ROVs, including requirements for accelerator, clutch and gearshift controls; engine and fuel cutoff devices; lighting; tires; service and parking brake/parking mechanism performance; lateral and pitch stability; occupant handholds and roll-over protective structure; occupant-restraints; and requirements for safety labels and owners’ manuals.

The balloting of the first draft of this proposed ANS was completed July 27. Comments were received as part of the balloting process and were reviewed and responded to by letter. All accepted comments have been included in the current proposed standard dated Oct. 12.

The proposed standard is open for public review and comment by directly and materially affected persons. The public comment period closes Dec. 7.