Roll over protection systems dangerous on ATVs says FCAI

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) want to train industry on potential dangers of fitting surrounding roll-over protection systems (ROPS) on all terrain vehicles (ATVs).

A new website to promote the safe operation of all ATVs has been launched. The manufacturers are using the website to publicise their campaign against the fitting of ROPS to ATVs, which they say could actually lead to a higher rate of injury and death when compared with factory-specification models not fitted with ROPS.

FCAI motorcycle manager Rhys Griffiths said improving ATV safety on farms and worksites should focus on proper operator education, rather than the fitment of ROPS.