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ACCC moves to improve quad bike safety

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 by Livestock SA

The ACCC has proposed major changes to improve the safety of quad bikes, including the introduction of a safety rating system, crush protection devices and mandatory minimum performance standards.

Tragically, quad bike accidents result in an average of 16 deaths in Australia each year. They also result in approximately six people per day attending a hospital emergency department and two of these requiring hospitalisation for serious injuries.

To help reduce the deaths and injuries associated with quad bikes, the ACCC is proposing a mandatory safety standard that:

  • adopts the US Standard and requires an additional rollover warning label
  • introduces a safety star rating system so safer vehicles get a higher rating
  • requires manufacturers to integrate an operator protection device, such as a crush protection device or roll over protection device in the design of new quad bikes
  • imposes minimum performance tests for dynamic handling, stability and mechanical suspension and requires that all wheels be able to rotate at different speeds.

“The ACCC believes a mandatory safety standard incorporating all of these elements is the best option to save lives and make quad bikes safer for everyone. We invite the public and stakeholders to have their say on this important safety proposal,” ACCC Commissioner Mick Keogh said.

“The ACCC has considered a range of evidence and views in making this draft recommendation. We have consulted with industry representatives, quad bike manufacturers and retailers, farmers, consumers, academics, hospitals, health professionals, tourism operators, among many others.”

The ACCC has developed a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement(link is external), which details the proposed options to make quad bikes safer.

“I encourage stakeholders to consider the proposed options to improve the safety of quad bikes and make their submission by 4 May 2018, before we make a final recommendation to the Government mid-year” Mr Keogh said.

If you currently own or ride a quad bike, the ACCC strongly recommends that you follow safety advice on Product Safety Australia(link is external).

Improving the safety of quad bikes is a product safety priority(link is external) for the ACCC in 2018.

Background

There are approximately 190,000 quad bikes in operation in Australia used for in workplaces, recreation, adventure tours and competitive racing. Currently about 16,000 quad bikes are sold each year in Australia and they are one of the leading causes of death and injury on Australian farms. Since 1 January 2011, 114 people have died in quad bike-related incidents.

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Filed Under: Industry News, Industry News 2018, News

 

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