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Responsible 4WDing

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General

 

The future of four wheel drive touring and camping access lies in responsible attitudes being displayed by all 4WD owners. LRC adheres to various ethical and common sense codes of conduct in order to protect these precious resources and our rights of access to them. Some codes and standards that facilitate this are reproduced on the following pages with the kind permission of the Australian National FWD Council and the Four Wheel Drive Association of NSW & ACT. Here are some key points that provide a framework for safe, relaxing and enjoyable trips and which should be followed by any responsible 4WDer:

 

 

 

 

Responsible 4WD behaviour

 

·        Every effort must be made to assist in the protection of flora, fauna and landforms in all areas visited. (follow the “Leave no trace” motto!).

·        The lighting of fires must comply with fire regulations at the time.

·        No firearms or explosives to be taken on 4WD trips.

·        No pets are to be taken on trips which enter or pass through national park areas.

·        All rubbish must be disposed of in a proper receptacle and no litter at all is to be left behind.

·        No racing, speed trialling, or driving in a manner which could be construed as competition between drivers.

·        Drivers and passengers do not drink alcohol whilst travelling.

·        Abide by any special conditions or restrictions placed on entry to an area by the property owner or controller.

·        Detour from the track only when necessary to deviate around an immovable or hazardous object.

·        Repair any damage you do to a track before moving on.

·        All gates and property entrances should be left as found.

 

 

 

 

Travel cautions

 

Alpine areas

Outback roads

Travel in remote areas

 

 

 

Permits and planning  - ‘Heading Outback’

 

“Heading Outback” is reproduced here for your convenience by kind permission of the author John Grieg and TLCC News. This information is also accessible on the Toyota Land Cruiser Club website at www.tlcc.com.au, then 'Member's Info” and “Track Permits”. It is recommended that you check this for latest updates before taking any action in relation to permits. This article covers topics which are critical to the success of an otherwise carefully prepared trip into remote areas. However, it is unfortunately in the political arena in various ways so that requirements are capable of changing at short notice. For this reason the recommended procedures for determining currently applicable requirements provide very sound advice.

Heading outback

 

 

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