Following the Motor Vehicle Department’s recent report on non-hazardous vehicle modifications, the off-road and adventure sports community in Kerala has raised key suggestions regarding the new guidelines. Sujith Kolathodi, State President of the Kerala Motor Sports Society, emphasized the need to distinguish between functional modifications and mere aesthetic beautification. He stated that the state’s off-road community is fully prepared to offer its specialized vehicles and expertise for government disaster management operations free of cost.

The community highlights that essential off-road modifications—such as upgraded suspensions, snorkels, winches, and mud-terrain tires—are critical tools during natural disasters and rescue operations rather than tools for public disturbance. For instance, winches can quickly extricate passengers from trapped cabins during accidents, while snorkels allow vehicles to navigate flooded areas. Currently, to comply with existing road laws, many dedicated off-roaders transport their highly modified vehicles to tracks using flatbed trucks.

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To foster better cooperation, the Kerala Motor Sports Society is preparing a mass petition to submit to the Chief Minister. They have also proposed providing free off-road driving and rescue training to government personnel, such as the Forest Department, utilizing established off-road academies across the state, including the Mud and Rock Academy in Perinthalmanna and the RNT Academy in Kottayam.