Tag: government

Another week another case of tariff trouble. Representatives from the Motorcycle Industry Council, American Motorcyclist Association, Polaris and KTM recently testified at a hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) in opposition to proposed tariffs of up to 100% on all parts, accessories and 500-700cc motorcycles imported from European Union (EU) countries. The tariffs […] More »

Tax payer money put to excellent use. Like road-going motor vehicles and boating; rules, regulations legality and location vary from state to state. Are registrations required? Do the children need proof that they have passed an approved ATV rider safety class? Do the quads need a state OHV sticker? Do your machines need to be […] More »

Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) jointly announced with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, today, that the company is voluntarily recalling certain RZR 900 and 1000 off-road vehicles manufactured since model year 2013 due to reports of thermal-related incidents, including fires. Detailed information about the recall is available at www.polaris.com/rzr-recall. Polaris conducted a thorough investigation to […] More »

You may be familiar with the organization CPSC; these were the guys who came down hard on three-wheelers back in the mid 1980s. After a couple of decades of relative peace, it appears they are back with a whole bunch of mandates targeting the safety of side-by-sides. Polaris Industries Inc, the leading manufacturer of off-road […] More »

Dear ATVC: I am trying to get laws changed that would allow ATVs to be ridden on the road in Florida. I started an online petition on the subject at change.org. I have also contacted my local state representative. Has anyone out there gone through a similar process? If so, what are some tips to […] More »