CA4WDC Safety Requirements Checklist

All vehicles must be maintained to conform to highway safety standards, as well as meet the minimum requirements listed below:

  • 1. Roll bar or full cage or factory hard top
  • 2. Functional Parking brake or Mico-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. Do not use a tow ball for any form of vehicle recovery operations.
  • 11. Battery hold downs (no bungie cords)