THIS AFFECTS ALL MEMBERS – NEW & OLD.
In October 2003
all CTC clubs had to register all ‘runs leaders’ with the CTC organisation
(ensuring that only capable leaders were registered).
WHY? – if an
existing or new member was involved in a road accident during a club run they
might find themselves being prosecuted by a member of the public. As a CTC
member you are protected by CTC insurance. However as we ride as a recognised
club the runs leader could possibly be prosecuted as well, even if they weren’t
involved in the accident. Previously the CTC membership insurance wouldn’t
protect runs leaders against this, but now if the runs leader is registered
they will be Insured against this by the CTC.
This is good
news, but it does mean that we all have a responsibility to ensure riders on
club runs ride safely and the highway code is obeyed. Bad riding practices
occur most Sundays and by longstanding members as well as new riders. This is
no longer acceptable. In a society where claim culture is becoming more
prevalent, we must ride in a manner that doesn’t compromise the members who
‘make the runs happen’.
A code of
conduct has been established by the club committee which all riders are
expected to comply with. We all want to ride for the pleasure of it, and red
tape is the last thing we all want but there is nothing unreasonable within the
code that should offend members. – consideration must be given to other road
users, ride sensibly and use common sense i.e. single file on busy roads (not
in the middle of the road), obey traffic singles, be observant when overtaking
and violent conduct is forbidden at all times. The code itself though details
far more so please read it.
We are clamping
down on dangerous riding for the safety of all members. Please obey all highway
codes and ride in a responsible manner. The cooperation of all existing and new
members in these matters will be greatly appreciated. However if a member persists
upon breaking the club code of conduct (attached), they will be asked to leave
the club. We dearly hope that this will never be necessary.
It is also
necessary for new members to become a CTC member after participating in 5 club
runs, failure to do so could influence the runs leaders liability should an
accident occur during a club run. To join CTC you can phone 0870 873 0061 and pay by debit / credit card
or alternatively ask a committee member for a CTC membership form on club
night.
The cooperation of all existing and new members in
these matters will be greatly appreciated.