Go-karting
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Includes
- Quad Biking
- Street Luge
- Pedal Cars
Description
Go-karting and quad biking involve
riding/racing open four-wheeled vehicles on private land, private
roads, go-karting and quad bike tracks.
Go-karting and quad
biking on public roads are not recognised
guiding activities.
Forms
An Information and Consent
for Event/Activity form is required to
participate in this activity.
Who can
participate?
Pedal go-karting is open to
all.
Motorised go-karting and quad
biking is open to those aged seven and over.
Some activity providers may have age or height
restrictions.
Ratio of adults to
girls
Normal ratios for activities away from the
meeting place are required.
Guiding Manual ratios
Regulations
- The Leader must ensure that all participants
under 18 have written permission to take part from an adult with
parental responsibility.
- The local Commissioner must be informed that
the activity is taking place.
- Carry out a risk
assessment for the activity.
- Appropriate safety clothing, including
helmets, must be worn.
- Instruction must be given on safe driving
skills, how to handle the vehicle correctly and what to do in an
emergency.
- When using a commercial activity provider,
ensure it is reputable. You can verify the quality of a provider by
checking it has one of the following endorsements: AALA, Adventuremark or
LotC Quality Badge for Adventure.
The above endorsements are not applicable in
Northern Ireland, where you should ask your local Outdoor
Activities Adviser to recommend an approved provider.
Instructor
qualifications
The instructor must be an experienced driver
with good knowledge and relevant experience of the type of vehicle
and terrain being used for the activity.
Useful
information
The go-kart or quad bike must be:
- well maintained
- roadworthy
- designed for the terrain where it will be
used.
Page last updated: 4/5/2012