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limiters can restrict the power necessary to negotiate some
terrain and could cause accidents by reducing the mobility and
maneuverability of the vehicle . Speed limiters on adult vehicles
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would probably be systematically removed by consumers , or modified by after - market manufacturers to permit increase in
speed and power .
PROH IBITION OF USE AFTER DARK : Honda believes that a prohibition of the use of an ATC after dark would be very hard to enforce , because the environment of the recreational use of ATVS is in the wilderness and off - road terrains . In addition , there
are examples of emergency or unexpected situations where the
rider must continue after dark . We believe , therefore , that a
common sense reduction of speed together with the use of light
provided on ATVs , and available whips which contain lighted
devices can be used to minimize any risk of accident after dark .
The judgment of the individual rider is , of course , essential in
the use of an ATV after dark .
REQUIRED DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS , BRAKE LIGHTS AND HORNS :
Honda believes that the requirement for directional signals and
brake lights would have limited benefit for off - road use .
It is
unlikely that directional signals would be used in an off - road environment , notwithstanding the presence of other ATVS in the
area .
It could also tempt states to license the ATVs for highway
and street use , or to legalize the use of ATVs on highways and streets . These practices would be dangerous . The ATV was not
designed to operate on streets and highways nor to be licensed to