CODE OF ETHICS FOR 4WD DRIVERS

1. Comply with all laws and regulations for 4 wheel drive vehicles.

2. Keep to constructed vehicle tracks. Do not drive "off-road".

3. Keep the environment clean. Carry your own and maybe other people's rubbish home.

4. Obey restrictions on use of public lands. Respect National Parks and other Conservation Areas.

5. Obtain permission before driving on private land. Leave livestock alone and gates as found.

6. Keep your vehicle mechanically sound.

7. Take adequate water, food, fuel and spares on trips. In remote areas travel with another vehicle.

8. Respect our wildlife. Stop and look, but never disturb or chase animals.

9. Respect other recreationalists' rights to peace and solitude in the bush.

10. Obey all fire restrictions.  Extinguish your fire before leaving. Don't let your exhaust emit sparks.

11. Help in bushfire emergencies, search and rescue if properly equipped and able.

12. Join a 4-wheel drive club and support 4-wheel drive touring as a responsible and legitimate recreational activity.

Be aware of the above environmental issues.  Acting on them during your 4 wheel drive trips will help to preserve the unspoilt places that we love to visit and our continued access will be assured.

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