CPSC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Safety Standard on Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is extending the comment period on its proposed mandatory safety standard for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) (here). Under the proposed rule, issued in November (see 1411180014), ROVs would have to meet lateral stability and vehicle handling requirements, have vehicle speed limits when seat belts are unfastened, and include a barrier or structure to prevent the ejection of an occupant in the event of a rollover. Comments on the proposed rule are now due April 8.