Kids atv ban lifted

[Andyman17dad]

April 17, 2009
For Immediate Release

Contact: Motorcycle Industry Council
Media Relations
(949) 727-4211, ext. 3027
George Felcyn, 202-828-1715
george.felcyn@bgllp.com

ATV/MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY RESPONSE TO REJECTION
OF LEAD STANDARD EXCLUSION PETITION BY CPSC
AND PROPOSED STAY OF ENFORCEMENT
The Motorcycle Industry Council, Inc, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the
Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use are disappointed that the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) voted today to reject the petition that our industry submitted for an
exclusion for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorcycles from the lead content limits found in
the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Both Commissioners have proposed a stay of enforcement, acknowledging that the current ban
on youth model ATVs and motorcycles means larger and faster adult-size vehicles become likely
alternatives for children 12 years of age and younger that as Acting Chairman Nord stated,
“increas[e] their risk of injury or death.” Chairman Moore stated, "There are compelling safety
arguments that justify a stay of enforcement."
While we are pleased that both Commissioners recognize the importance of ending the ban on
youth model vehicles, we need to review the actual text of the proposed stay. It is also
important to note that, even if a stay of enforcement can be implemented by the CPSC, this is not
a solution and would only be a temporary reprieve as to the agency's enforcement of the ban. It
would not apply to state Attorney Generals or address other unintended consequences of the lead
ban.
With today's vote, it is now obvious that the only permanent solution is for Congress to end the
ban once and for all by amending the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) so
parents once again have access to appropriate-sized youth model ATVs and motorcycles for their
children.
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Since 1983, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America® has promoted the safe and responsible
use of All-Terrain Vehicles through rider training programs, public awareness campaigns, and
state legislation. The SVIA also serves as a resource for ATV research, statistics, and vehicle
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standards. The SVIA, based in Irvine, Calif., is a not-for-profit trade association sponsored by
Arctic Cat, BRP, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, KYMCO, Polaris, Suzuki, Tomberlin, Tomoto and
Yamaha. For membership information, call (949) 727-3727. For safety information or to enroll
in the ATV RiderCourseSM nearest you, visit www.atvsafety.org and click on "Online
Enrollment" or call (800) 887-2887.
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The Motorcycle Industry Council is a not-for-profit, national trade association representing
manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts and
accessories, and members of allied trades such as publishing companies, advertising agencies,
insurance firms and consultants.
The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office adjacent to
Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since
1914.
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The Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use is comprised of American Honda Motor Co.,
America Suzuki Motor Corporation, Arctic Cat Inc., Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.,
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., Polaris Industries, Inc. and Yamaha Motor Corporation.
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[Tommy Warren]

its about time. I've never met a kid that enjoyed sucking on lead battery terminals anyways! LOL

[Hanksdad]

That is not at all how I read that. Sounds to me like the law still exists and will still affect the industry untill congress takes further action. Does anyone else read it this way. "CPSC voted to reject the petition". :confused:

[Redline925]

what that means is they can sell what inventory they have. They cannot however order new products that dont meet the new standards. So once product is gone from the shop they cannot restock items until this law is cleared up.

[dwhst9]

Originally posted by Hanksdad
That is not at all how I read that. Sounds to me like the law still exists and will still affect the industry untill congress takes further action. Does anyone else read it this way. "CPSC voted to reject the petition". :confused:

The ban is NOT lifted:

"The Motorcycle Industry Council, Inc, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the
Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use are disappointed that the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) voted today to reject the petition that our industry submitted for an
exclusion for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorcycles from the lead content limits found in
the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). "

[Nichols Atvs]

HERE WHERE YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO!






ATV/MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY RESPONSE TO REJECTION
OF LEAD STANDARD EXCLUSION PETITION BY CPSC
AND PROPOSED STAY OF ENFORCEMENT
The Motorcycle Industry Council, Inc, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the
Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use are disappointed that the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) voted today to reject the petition that our industry submitted for an
exclusion for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorcycles from the lead content limits found in
the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Both Commissioners have proposed a stay of enforcement, acknowledging that the current ban
on youth model ATVs and motorcycles means larger and faster adult-size vehicles become likely
alternatives for children 12 years of age and younger that as Acting Chairman Nord stated,
“increas[e] their risk of injury or death.” Chairman Moore stated, "There are compelling safety
arguments that justify a stay of enforcement."
While we are pleased that both Commissioners recognize the importance of ending the ban on
youth model vehicles, we need to review the actual text of the proposed stay. It is also
important to note that, even if a stay of enforcement can be implemented by the CPSC, this is not
a solution and would only be a temporary reprieve as to the agency's enforcement of the ban.


HERE WHERE YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TOO!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

[QuadCobbler]

Originally posted by Hanksdad
That is not at all how I read that. Sounds to me like the law still exists and will still affect the industry untill congress takes further action. Does anyone else read it this way. "CPSC voted to reject the petition". :confused:

Seems to me like they would like to lift the Ban, but have not done so yet.