Permission to Ride?

[TandemHeaven]

Does anyone know if you need to get permission for a memorial-type ride,from the police/council? There would be about 120 riders and the ride would be taken on main roads on a weekday evening @7pm.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Doubtful but worth giving them a ring in case there's something else going on.

 

[snorri]

Local authorities have differing rules, they will probably at least insist on some sort of insurance. Better to speak to the Council before taking things further to avoid embarrassment later.

 

[sidevalve]

Would be a good idea. We used to do m/cycle charity runs and often found the council / police could be very helpfull. , can't hurt anyway.

 

[steveindenmark]

I would contact both the police and the council. I am quite sure they would allow it but may need to liase with you to avoid any traffic problems.

Steve

 

[Ian H]

As Reg said.

If you're likely to impede significant amounts of traffic for a significant time then it's probably wise to inform the local authority. Otherwise you have every right to ride on the highway singly or in groups.

Only massed-start road races require permission to use the roads.