Car weight limits are a big, fat problem
By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY
Some motorists may be too big for their cars.
The growing girth of Americans is colliding with government-mandated warning labels on all 2006 or newer cars that list the maximum weight passengers and cargo that's safe to carry.
Many two-seat sports cars, including Mazda MX-5 Miata and Chevrolet (GM) Corvette, aren't certified to carry two 200-pound adults, according to a government formula aimed at tire safety.
Full text: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-09-13-overloaded-cars_N.htm
By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY
Some motorists may be too big for their cars.
The growing girth of Americans is colliding with government-mandated warning labels on all 2006 or newer cars that list the maximum weight passengers and cargo that's safe to carry.
Many two-seat sports cars, including Mazda MX-5 Miata and Chevrolet (GM) Corvette, aren't certified to carry two 200-pound adults, according to a government formula aimed at tire safety.
Full text: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-09-13-overloaded-cars_N.htm
