SandBlasted Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Don the volunteer at Dumont told me the other day he has heard from other duners over at Glamis that the BLM is ticketing side x sides for having rear seats even if there is no one in them. I have no way of knowing how accurate this is. Don kinda gave the impression it will be happening at Dumont in the future. I can see them having the ability to do this if there is someone in the rear seat, but if no one is sitting in the seat, I don't see how they can get away with it. Does anyone else have any more info on this? Craig Quote
indasand Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Hmmmm that sounds a bit fishy but at the same time it just figures. All I can say about California (Dumont) is if the vehicle was built as a single passenger ORV then no riding double is allowed. Some camping friends of ours purchased the rear seat and toolbox kit for a Polaris quad and were given a warning by the BLM or Sherriff (not sure which) for riding double.... bottom line there is a safety sticker on most new quads that says no passengers and that is what it seems they are going buy no matter what the aftermarket world is providing... Quote
SandBlasted Posted March 31, 2008 Author Posted March 31, 2008 Hmmmm that sounds a bit fishy but at the same time it just figures. All I can say about California (Dumont) is if the vehicle was built as a single passenger ORV then no riding double is allowed. Some camping friends of ours purchased the rear seat and toolbox kit for a Polaris quad and were given a warning by the BLM or Sherriff (not sure which) for riding double.... bottom line there is a safety sticker on most new quads that says no passengers and that is what it seems they are going buy no matter what the aftermarket world is providing... Thats true, but they don't give tickets (that I know of) just for having it installed. Quote
Kitcat Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 That's interesting about the rear seats. There are so many Rhinos and other side x sides with rear seats, too. Luckily, we kept ours a 2 seater! Quote
beau Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 If I remember right there was a LEO from Glamis on gd.com that said that they were writing tickets for "improperly" installed rear seats such as not having a cage and not having seat belts and not being secured safely to the vehicle. Quote
~JILL~ Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 Guess it's a good thing I got the Ranger, bench seat with 3 seat belts. Quote
Free Agent Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 That rumor seems to circulate from time to time. Never actually met anyone who got the ticket. Like the Ford owner that knows 5 guys who's Allison transmissions grenaded. Never met any one of those 5 guys either. Quote
Richard Cheese Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 i know that the manufacturers do not recommend, even with seats , cages and belts, putting anyone in the back Quote
1320 Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 My sammi came stock with a back seat so I guess I m in the clear. Geez, before you know it they ll want seat belts in rails installed the right way too probably.... Quote
lindernglamis Posted March 31, 2008 Posted March 31, 2008 California is probably going to start getting strick on the back seats laws because of all the lawsuits involved with the Rhinos. I know in the past family members have been given tickets for riding doubles...a long time ago this was not an issue. Quote
foolofsand Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 oh boy, something new to get anal about. when are they going to learn, its the driver, not the machine. Quote
Warrior07 Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 WTF that's it!!! I'm selling everything and buying a fishing boat Quote
indasand Posted April 1, 2008 Posted April 1, 2008 WTF that's it!!! I'm selling everything and buying a fishing boat hurry up it's getting hot out quick LOL Quote
GGZOBZ Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Its gotta be BS!! How can lawsuits based on the factory design of the Rhino impact the allowance of a properly installed rear seat (if there can be such a thing, as they are not factory). Sounds to me like a "friend" who doesnt approve of the rear seat (but doesnt want to say so) came up with a "I heard . . .". Its BS. Quote
Richard Cheese Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 WTF that's it!!! I'm selling everything and buying a fishing boat gonna go after some jumbo permed shrimp huh Quote
Warrior07 Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 gonna go after some jumbo permed shrimp huh :afro: Quote
Vegashd Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 That rumor seems to circulate from time to time. Never actually met anyone who got the ticket. Like the Ford owner that knows 5 guys who's Allison transmissions grenaded. Never met any one of those 5 guys either. I can introduce you to at least 5 of them... Quote
dunefreak Posted May 8, 2008 Posted May 8, 2008 I can introduce you to at least 5 of them... ^ Typical Dodge guy reply. :banghead: I have worked at Chevy for 9 years and we have NEVER had a Allison grenade...let alone need an overhaul. Quote
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