Government
The last thing we need is a bunch of bureaucrats following us into the desert or mountains with a list of restrictions...get involved and write to your legislators...your investment may be only 13 cents.
--Tech Talk, Mar. '78
The '80s are going to be interesting years for four-wheeling. There's also a new breed in Washington who seems to be more willing to listen to the concerns of the off-road enthusiast and fellow sagebrush rebels.
--Low Range, Aug. '81
We automotive enthusiasts don't usually react until a fence has been put up. Unfortunately, most of us don't know that we're already faced with a brick wall.
--4xForward, July '95
See if your club or organization will get involved. When we approach the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and other organizations, we show that we are interested and that we care. It shows that we are professionals.
--Focus, Mar. '84
Even if you don't live in California you should worry, because this established a precedent for land closures in other states.
--"Get Out," Oct. '94
"Smog-legal" is heard now about as often as "increased power."
--4xForward, Mar. '92
OBD-III is being discussed for model-year 2000 vehicles--that law will require onboard transmitters that broadcast your vehicle's speed, location, and faulty emissions equipment to the government.
--4xForward, Mar. '96
Pre-'74 Vehicles Exempt From Smog Inspection in CA.
--Drive Lines headline Jan. '98
The New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles may make it illegal to perform many standard tire, wheel, and suspension mods.
--Drive Lines, Oct. '97
Suzuki is fighting charges from the Center [For Auto Safety] that the Samurai is unsafe due to a high center of gravity that causes it to roll easily.
--Drive Lines, June '88
...Isuzu [has] filed a lawsuit alleging defamation and product disparagement by Consumers Union. The suit claims Consumers Union manipulated the testing to show that the Trooper was prone to rollovers.
--Drive Lines, Nov. '97
As it stands, there are currently no airbag standards for light trucks.
--Drive Lines, Jan. '92
Studies...show that airbags were responsible for the deaths of 32 children and 20 adults as of January 6, 1997.
--Drive Lines, Apr. '97
ABS isn't producing overall safety benefits....
--Drive Lines, May '97