Increased risk of injury on a rally?

KevBailey replied on 15/07/2016 11:51

KevBailey

Posted on 15/07/2016 11:51

Segregation between vehicles and pedestrians has been identified as a key driver to reducing deaths in the work place, however since the 6mtr rule has been enforced on rallies I’m seeing a lot more car movement between units due to the space (especially without awnings erected)

Has any other Centre noticed this?, are you concerned?, are you doing anything about it?

If 3mtrs between the rear of units is sufficient, why 6mtrs between caravan walls ?

I totally agree that we need to minimise risk by enforcing rules, however I’m really concerned that this 6mtr rule has created an even bigger risk to members safety when exiting caravan (especially with kids)

I have posted it on here to get people’s views, and depending on responses I am prepared to take this further with my local region and the club.

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obbernockle replied on 28/09/2016 10:41

obbernockle

Posted on 28/09/2016 10:41

We have attended events (not CC) where the caravans were adequately spaced but people were totally unnecessarily driving between caravans. This is potentially dangerousness but also very annoying as the ground gets churned up between the caravans where the occupants may wish to sit or certainly need to walk. Some caravanners know the problem and hang ropes between the caravans to prevent these drivers from driving through. The fire disk is then resumed. The organisers seem powerless to prevent this moronic behaviour.

Navigateur replied on 28/09/2016 13:44

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Posted on 28/09/2016 13:44

Can you please explain how a rope between two caravans causes a fire risk.

Also it is not clear whether the bahaviour that you consider "moronic" is driving between parked outfits or attaching ropes.

Kennine replied on 28/09/2016 16:43

Kennine

Posted on 28/09/2016 16:43

On the many CC rallies I've been to, It was common place to drive in and out of and through the rallyfield using the spaces between caravans.

This helped the organisers in inclement weather by sharing the churning up of mud between the " official Roads " and the rest of the rally field.

Have never ever heard of any mishaps or problems, everybody just got along fine and worked together.

Perhaps now, there are too many people looking for solutions to imagined problems which don't exist.

obbernockle replied on 28/09/2016 19:08

obbernockle

Posted on 28/09/2016 19:08

Can you please explain how a rope between two caravans causes a fire risk.

Also it is not clear whether the bahaviour that you consider "moronic" is driving between parked outfits or attaching ropes.

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obbernockle replied on 28/09/2016 19:15

obbernockle

Posted on 28/09/2016 19:15

I mentioned ropes, but it starts there - then flags and other bits are added to make the ropes visible. What a mess, as well as the beginning of a practice which either does or will develop into a fire risk. I used the word moronic to describe in particular the practice of driving between caravans and turning the place in a quagmire. I should add that the marshals had previously asked people not to drive vehicles at all unless absolutely necessary.