CityWest 4x4 Club Inc. is an affiliated member club of Four-Wheel Drive Victoria and endorses their Code of Ethics. All members abide by this code which is included in club by-laws.

Four Wheel Drive Victoria - Code of Ethics

• Obey the laws and regulations for Recreational Vehicles that apply to public lands.
• Respect the cultural, heritage and environmental values of public/private land, by obeying restrictions that may apply.
• Respect our flora and fauna. Stop and look but never disturb.
• Keep to formed vehicle tracks.
• Keep the environment clean. Carry your own, and any other, rubbish out.
• Keep your vehicle mechanically sound and clean to reduce the environment impact.
• Adopt minimal impact camping and driving practices.
• Seek permission before driving on private land. Do not disturb livestock or watering points, leave gates as found.
• Take adequate water, food, fuel, basic spares and a first aid kit on trips. In remote areas travel with another vehicle and have Royal Flying Doctor Service, or equivalent, radio contact.
• Enjoy your recreation and respect the rights of others.
• Plan ahead and lodge trip details with a responsible person.
• Support four-wheel drive touring as a responsible and legitimate family recreational activity. Consider joining an affiliated four-wheel drive club.
• This code supports the national recreational vehicle policy and is valuable only if you observe it.

Consider joining an affiliated four-wheel drive club.