CA4WDC Safety Requirements


Club Member rigs and all guests who attend club functions must be maintained to conform to highway safety standards, as well as meet the minimum requirements listed below. Any vehicle not meeting these requirements will not be allowed to participate in IE4W functions. 

Hey! This is for your safety! Listen Up!

* 1. Roll bar or full cage or factory hard top
* 2. Functional Parking brake or Micro-Lock
* 3. Tow strap or rope. (recommend rated at 2 times the vehicle weight).
* 4. First aid kit (what do you want when you are hurt?)
* 5. Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool capable of removing lug nuts (don't forget your wheel locks)
* 6. Spare tire equal to or within 3 inches of existing tires on the vehicle. (no temporary spares).
* 7. Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good/full, appropriately stored (not a missile hazard)
* 8. Seat belts for all passengers
* 9. Antennas must not exceed 4'6" (54"), (except when longer antennas/whips are required by certain OHV areas). measured from mount on body, bumper, etc.
* 10. Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e., tow hooks, receiver, etc. Tow balls are generally rated for only 2,000 pounds, and that is when hooked to a trailer. They can come off with devastating results. Use with caution.
* 11. Battery hold downs (no bungie cords)