"In an act of defiance against what he says is a ridiculous law, AMA Hall of Famer Malcolm Smith sold three youth OHVs on March 19 despite a federal ban on the sale of those vehicles."
"Among those attending the rally were fellow AMA Hall of Famers Jeff Ward, Jeremy McGrath and Scot Harden. AMA Western States Representative Nick Haris, Troy Lee and Glen Helen Raceway owner Bud Feldkamp also were there to show support, as well as many other off-road riders and motorized recreation enthusiasts."
"A new law -- the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 -- has effectively banned the sale of youth off-highway vehicles (OHVs) as of Feb. 10, 2009. Under the law, which is administered by the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers are barred from making, importing, distributing or selling any product intended for children 12 and under that contains more than 600 parts per million of lead in any accessible part."
So now some parents are buying larger motorcycles for their kids, which the kids may not be ready or physical able to handle. This also is reported to include the sales of childrens helmets and some safety gear. Meaning they will be wearing no protection or improper protection, which can only make bad worse. If your child does not have sense enough to not like the parts of any mtorized vehicle, you probably out to stop and have a talk with them.
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