RC#: 19-038
Status: Posted 12 Jun18, Recommended by ESC 19July18
| Name: | Marcie Quist |
| ADS #: | 7910 |
| Subject: | AC Para requirements for Motorized Vehicles |
| Rule #: | AC.2.14 |
| Current Wording: | AC.2.14 Motorized Vehicle Notice: At any ADS-recognized event, minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the jurisdiction in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind (including, but not limited to: golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles) at the event location. Minors who have a valid temporary license or learner permit may operate motorized vehicles only when accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent(s), or legal guardian(s) of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties and/or sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/ or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) from the event location for the remainder of the event. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt.Note: This notice must be prominently posted prior to the start of any ADS-recognized event. |
| New Wording: | AC.2.14 Motorized Vehicle Notice: At any ADS-recognized event, minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the jurisdiction in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind (including, but not limited to: golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles) at the event location. Minors who have a valid temporary license or learner permit may operate motorized vehicles only when accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license. The parent(s), or legal guardian(s) of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation. Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties and/or sanctions against the parent(s), guardian(s) and/ or trainer(s) who are responsible for the child committing the offense. Penalties may include exclusion of the child, parent(s), guardian(s) and/or trainer(s) from the event location for the remainder of the event. |
| Reason for Change: | This is one of the proposed changes for the existing rules to conform with the new proposed PARA rules. See additional submission of the new PARA rules for completeness. |
| Type of change: | Modify |
Jeff Morse says :
August 16, 2018I would re-write the last paragraph as:
Para-Athletes will be permitted to drive themselves through the dressage arena, the Marathon Course, and Cones/Obstacles, at a walking pace in golf carts or similar vehicles, when walking is allowed for all competitors. Such vehicles used by para-athletes must be clearly identified (see GR-1.8.xxx). Note: This notice must be prominently posted prior to the start of any ADS-recognized event.
Michael Ridge says :
August 26, 2018The wording of the proposed change is not appropriate for this section of the rules. As stated, the exemption for mobility assistance devices would only apply to competing athletes. The exemption here is intended to apply to competitors, their support team and families, spectators and everyone else at the event.
The current wording is more correct.
Linda Yutzy says :
August 31, 2018This article provides the wording that must be posted at an event. This is not the place to address a dispensation for use of motorized vehicles