scope:

The vehicles covered by this European Standard are not intended to be used on public roads. They are only intended to be used on tracks designed for karting activities. This European standard is applicable for karts according to 3.1. This European standard applies to: . Leisure karts only . Karts propelled by a combustion engine, including LPG combustion engines, . uses on indoor and outdoor tracks, permanent or temporary . uses on tracks designed for leisure karting, with a sealed ground ( such as asphalt, concrete, ice or snow) but which: . excludes competition organised by and under the responsibility of the CIK-FIA and/or ASN, ensuring through the granting of licenses by an ASN or one of it's affiliated members as defined in the International Sporting code, compliance with the safety, sporting, disciplinary and technical rules of the CIAK-FIA and/ or ASN. . takes place under the responsibility of the legal entity providing the services, and is managed by it's personnel or personnel acting under it's responsibility. This European Standard does not apply to: . cross country karts . karts with two or more seats . vehicles intended exclusively for competition and toys . karts used on tracks not mentioned above (such as mud, earth ) . vehicles in amusement parks. The requirements related to the electrical hazards are not covered in this European standard. Considering safety in karting activities also involves the facilities, general requirements about them are included in this document. This European standard specifies appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the risks arising from significant hazards, hazardous situations and events ( see clause 4) during operation and maintenance of the vehicles, when carried out in accordance with the specification as intended by the manufacturer. . This document is not applicable to vehicles which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European standard by CEN.