Special Advice for 4WD Customers

Special Advice for 4WD Customers
Travel Start from 1st April 2016 to 31 March 2017
We greatly value your safety and patronage. For this reason we want to ensure all customers renting a 4WD from Apollo/Cheapa are fully
aware of key Safety considerations. The following points are vital to your safety:
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Always drive within your capability
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If you’re tired, take a break!
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Do not make travel times and distances too excessive
Do not drive at night
Adjust gear range and tyre pressure to suit conditions
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Be aware of changing road conditions
Stay on tracks and report remote travel plans to an official
Observe safety information stickers in vehicle
Irresponsible and/or careless use of 4 wheel drive vehicles can result in serious injury or death. Please exercise due caution while
driving your Apollo/Cheapa 4WD!
While your safety is our number one concern, we must also look after our vehicles to ensure that we can service future customer bookings.
While our vehicles are purpose built, they will not withstand abuse, negligent treatment or reckless driving, and you should note that
breaching the conditions agreed to in your rental contract may not only endanger you and your passengers, but could also put you at
significant financial risk and responsibility.
We specifically remind you of your responsibilities in your Apollo/Cheapa Rental Agreement, where it clearly informs you when
(irrespective of Liability coverage taken) you will NOT be covered. This document is in lieu of calling Apollo Assist 24-48 hours prior to
travel to the areas outlined in this document where written permission is required.
The use of 4WD vehicles is also restricted as defined in your Rental Agreement.
WRITTEN Permissions are required from Apollo/Cheapa to travel in the areas specifically listed below:
* SECTION A
Arnhem Land in general
Gibb River Road
Simpson Desert
Birdsville Track
Kalumburu Road as far as Drysdale Station
Strzelecki Track
Bloomfield Track
Mereenie Loop
Tanami Track
Burke Developmental Road (from Chillagoe
Mitchell Falls/Plateau
The Bungle Bungles
to Normanton)
Cape Leveque
North of Cape Tribulation
The Plenty Highway
Cape York (except between December to
Oodnadatta Track
Warburton Road
may where travel is prohibited)
Finke road (between Alice Springs and
Savannah Way (from Normanton to
Oodnadatta)
Borroloola)
We also remind you the Guest is responsible for all damage if travelling on these roads. In the event of an accident or breakdown in an
area outlined it will be your full financial responsibility to pay any salvage, towing and/or recovery costs to the nearest Apollo/Cheapa
branch (except where 4WD Camper Bonus Pack Cover has been purchased and applies). No replacement vehicle will be provided under
any circumstances.
In addition, we remind you that ALL Apollo/Cheapa 4WD Vehicles are NOT Permitted in the following areas under Any Circumstance:
Boggy Hole (Finke Gorge National Park)
Central Arnhem Road
Fraser Island
Gunbarrel Highway and Old Gunbarrel Highway
Lennard River Gorge Road (The last 2 kilometres)
Moreton Island
Old South Road from Maryvale to Finke
Old Telegraph Road section of the road to Cape York
The Canning Stock Route
The Lost City in Litchfield Park
We are confident that our guests who exercise caution and prudence while hiring our 4WD Vehicles will have a safe and carefree journey
into the best of the Australian outback. We enforce these rules for your safety and to ensure the availability of our vehicles for future
customers. Drive safely, and please enjoy your Holiday!
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By signing this document permission has been granted for travel in areas listed in * Section A above, subject to all other
terms and conditions of Hire. Please note responsibility cannot be taken for road closures. If a road is closed you are not
permitted to travel on this road irrespective of permission being granted previously.
Customer Name: _______________________________________
Staff Name: ________________________________
Customer Signature: ____________________________________
Staff Signature: _____________________________
Date:_________________________________________________
Booking # _________________________________
Location:______________________________________________
Registration # _______________________________
Version 1 as at 07 April 2016