Motorised/ Ride-on Leisure Equipment

wedgy replied on 17/07/2023 15:53

Posted on 17/07/2023 15:53

I see that our family friendly club has banned the use of the above " in line with government policy" BUT government policy decrees they are allowed on private land 🤔 

I now step back and get ready for the response. 

moulesy replied on 17/07/2023 19:14

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:14

I'm surprised you've got away with comparing children and dogs, wedgy - it's definitely not "de rigueur" you know! frown

LLM replied on 17/07/2023 19:17

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:17

Regarding eScooters it's really very simple.  The law states that they can only be used on private land with the express permission of the land owner.

If CAMC is able to give permission and does so then it could be held equally liable for death or injury or damage caused by the rider of an eScooter.

Possibly if the site is only leased by CAMC then it may not be able to grant permission.

davetommo replied on 17/07/2023 19:18

Posted on 17/07/2023 15:53 by wedgy

I see that our family friendly club has banned the use of the above " in line with government policy" BUT government policy decrees they are allowed on private land 🤔 

I now step back and get ready for the response. 

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:18

Does that include e bikes, if so we will have to push them off the site. Is that why they are called push bikes?

replied on 17/07/2023 19:23

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:18 by davetommo

Does that include e bikes, if so we will have to push them off the site. Is that why they are called push bikes?

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:23

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JollyKernow replied on 17/07/2023 19:39

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:06 by davetommo

It does say banned the use of. I would think that includes adults not just children.

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:39

 That does include everybody dave. We had 2 incidents last year just on my site, one involving children and one adults and that's the only time in my club career when I've shouted at someone (too late). That second one also really tested my first aid skills which thankfully I won't have to repeat (didn't touch the claret for daysundecided). Dangerous kit which have no place on any campsite.

JK

Takethedogalong replied on 17/07/2023 19:57

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:57

Can’t speak for others, but we have public liability insurance when out on our E bikes. And unlike a child, have passed a driving test that demands a degree of road safety, road signage and general awareness of being in traffic, around other people. 

I am switching to a brand new to me bike this month, a road E bike, rather than a mountain ebike set up. It’s a totally different experience, different position, different gears, different computer set up. What I am not doing is just going out on public roads without getting some practise and familiarisation in. Safer for me, safer for others.

Wherenext replied on 17/07/2023 19:58

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:39 by JollyKernow

 That does include everybody dave. We had 2 incidents last year just on my site, one involving children and one adults and that's the only time in my club career when I've shouted at someone (too late). That second one also really tested my first aid skills which thankfully I won't have to repeat (didn't touch the claret for daysundecided). Dangerous kit which have no place on any campsite.

JK

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:58

So there you have your answer in a nutshell, direct from the (thoroubred) horses mouth.

nelliethehooker replied on 17/07/2023 20:13

Posted on 17/07/2023 16:39 by Cornersteady

If this is about e-scooters then yes, fully support it, and I'm not sure what family friendly has to do with it? It's about safety for all.

Again, as with so any things on club sites if one doesn't feel this (or any rule) rule is not for them then find a site where it's allowed.

If anyone does find one please post the details to help? 

Posted on 17/07/2023 20:13

I have seen them used by sites "wardens/managers" on C&CC site when escorting incoming units to their allocated pitch.

Cornersteady replied on 17/07/2023 20:22

Posted on 17/07/2023 20:13 by nelliethehooker

I have seen them used by sites "wardens/managers" on C&CC site when escorting incoming units to their allocated pitch.

Posted on 17/07/2023 20:22

Yes it's been mentioned but that's the staff who may have permission, but the question is are campers allowed?

EmilysDad replied on 17/07/2023 20:23

Posted on 17/07/2023 19:18 by davetommo

Does that include e bikes, if so we will have to push them off the site. Is that why they are called push bikes?

Posted on 17/07/2023 20:23

as far as I know .... even E bikes need to be pedalled to make them move (maybe the early stuff could be moved without pedalling ) 

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