Basic Club Rules

To function efficiently and in the best possible conditions for our members, we must have club rules. The rules are there in the best interests of our member safety amd the consideration of other road users and land owners of the properties we are fortunate to have access too.

If you are not prepared to follow them, sorry, we do not want you as a club member.

1. The trip leader is always in charge.
2. No DOGS or FIREARMS are permitted on club trips.
3. No drinking ALCOHOL until the trip is officially over for the day.
4. Vehicles must be mechanically sound and suitably equipped for off-road driving, and before being allowed on club trips must be checked, and have an equipment sticker displayed on the windscreen. The onus for safety rests solely on the owner to maintain his vehicle and equipment in good working condition at all times:  And to use them in a safe  and responsible manner. Requirements for the sticker are listed below:
   a. Tow hooks securely mounted and accessible on front and rear of vehicle with high tensile bolts no less than 10.9 metric 12mm or or imperial equivalent. Hooks to be upright or else have a rope retainer fitted:- No sharp edges allowed. Before mounting tow hooks check with safety officer first.
   b. Fire extinguisher suitable for fuel or electrical fires: (min size .9 kg)
   c. An approved cutting AND digging implement.
   d. A strong tow rope with an eye spliced into both ends: (5 to 8 metres long 20mm nylon or 24mm polyester) Or an approved recovery strop.
   e. Your vehicle MUST BE INSURED at all times to ensure you have a minimum of third party cover.
   f. A first aid Kit.
   g. A current warrant of fitness and up to WOF standard.
   h. Approved mud tyres.
5. When travelling in convoy:
   a. Keep the vehicle immediately behind you in sight: (Always wait at intersections for the next vehicle)
   b. Keep your position in the convoy — No passing.
   c. Make sure the vehicle in front has cleared an obstacle before attempting it.    d. When on public roads keep a space between vehicles to enable the public to pass safely.
   e. If you leave the convoy, inform the trip leader.
6. Guests on a club trip are the responsibility of the member who invited them with the approval of the trip leader.
7. Respect the environment, tread lightly and leave no rubbish.
8. Attend a club-training day at the earliest date possible.
9. The official club radio is PRS
10. “33” or equivalent measured 840mm tyres (width) is the maximum size tyre for club trips unless otherwise indicated.

Useful equipment to carry - CRC or other type of water repellent for electric’s, Winch, (gloves, sack, rated shackles) high lift jack, and spare parts, (such as Fan belt, Condenser, Brake fluid, Air pump) etc.                            

Amended February 2005.