Carrito Highway Compatibility Requirements
CSG-Go Compliance Document

Carrito Program Information:
https://www.charityhelpersfoundation.com/carrito/


Overview

The Carrito Small Grid – Go (CSG-Go) template is designed to support highway-capable vehicle builds when appropriate components are installed. This document outlines the general requirements that must be met for a vehicle to be considered highway compatible under the Carrito template system.

These requirements exist to ensure that vehicles built using the CSG-Go template can safely operate on public roads and maintain predictable behavior at highway speeds. Builders should also consult their local and state vehicle regulations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.

The items listed below represent the minimum expectations for highway-compatible builds.


Required Lighting

Highway-compatible vehicles must include appropriate lighting systems including:

Headlights
Brake lights
Tail lights
Turn signals (front and rear)
License plate illumination


Mirrors

Vehicles must include mirrors sufficient for safe road operation. Typical configurations include:

At least one driver-side mirror
At least one passenger-side or center mirror

Builders should ensure that mirror placement provides adequate rearward visibility.


Seat Belts

Driver and passenger seating positions must include appropriate seat belts or restraint systems capable of supporting highway travel.

Seat belt mounts must be attached to structurally reinforced frame locations.


Horn

Vehicles must include a functional horn that can be easily operated by the driver.


Brake System

The braking system must be capable of safely stopping the vehicle from highway speeds.

Builders are encouraged to use braking components compatible with Chevrolet Cobalt systems or equivalent systems designed for similar vehicle weights and speeds.


Tires

Vehicles must use tires rated for highway use.

DOT-approved tires are recommended for builds intended to operate on public roads.


License Plate Mount

Vehicles intended for road use must provide a secure mounting location for a license plate that complies with local regulations.


Steering System

The steering system must maintain the geometry and mounting positions defined by the Goblin V1 / Chevrolet Cobalt configuration.

Steering components must be securely mounted and free from excessive play.


NHW Designation

Some builds may intentionally choose configurations that are not suitable for highway operation.

Examples may include:

Low-cost experimental builds
Farm or utility-only vehicles
Specialized off-road configurations

When this occurs, the vehicle must be clearly marked as:

NHW – Not Highway Compatible

This designation allows builders and customers to intentionally create non-highway vehicles without confusing them with highway-capable builds.


Builder Responsibility

Vehicle builders are responsible for ensuring that their builds comply with applicable laws in their region. The Carrito template system provides compatibility guidelines but does not replace legal vehicle inspection or registration requirements.


For official program information and updates visit:
https://www.charityhelpersfoundation.com/carrito/
