NGCMA Announces the Initiation of New Proposed Industry Safety Standards

National Golf Car Manufacturers Association, (“NGCMA”) announces the initiation of ANSI/NGCMA Z135-2003, the proposed industry standard establishing safety specifications for the design and operation of personal transport vehicles, (“PTVs”), driven by electric motors and internal combustion engines with repect to speed, acceleration, stability, braking systems, operational controls, electrical systems, fuel systems, and general configurations. NGCMA is the accredited standards developer of ANSI/NGCMA Z135-2003.

A PTV is a self-propelled vehicle with a minimum of 4 wheels, capable of a maximum level ground speed of less than 20 mph (30 k/mh), maximum rated pay load capacity of 1200 lbs. (545 kg), maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 2,500 lbs. (1,135 kg), without a load platform and capable of transporting not more than four persons, operating on designated roadways where permitted by law or the applicable regulatory authority within a closed community and capable of golf course use.

The proposed standard was prepared by the NGCMA Engineering Specifications Committee. The standard is intended to apply only to PTVs manufactured subsequent to its publication.

Requests for copies of the revised standard or information concerning this standard should be addressed to the National Golf Car Manufacturers Association, Inc., c/o Fred L. Somers, Jr., Suite 1200, Two Ravinia Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30346-2130, or via E-mail: somersf@abanet.org. All comments with respect to the revised standard will be considered by the consensus body organized by NGCMA, if received via mail or E-mail by October 31, 2003.