Code of Conduct and Liability

Code of Conduct

1. Good Vibes Only. Seriously, just be respectful, we're all here to have fun!

2. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment. Any person with a history of this behavior will be issued an automatic ban from all events and message forums.

3. Helmets are MANDATORY on all rides. This is for your own safety, TBIs are traumatic for everyone involved.

4. Riders must always give way to pedestrians and non-powered vehicles. 

5. All speed limits should be obeyed; a speed limit of 15mph is recommended on mixed-use paths if there is not one posted.

6. Pedestrians must be given an audible signal before overtaking or passing them, a siren or horn may not be used.

7. Lights are required when riding at night, riders must have at least one white headlight and one red taillight.

8. Riders who do not respect these rules or the instructions of Ride Leaders may be asked to leave. Repeat offenders will be banned from all Boston PEV events.

9. Content featuring banned riders may be removed from official chats at the discretion of the admins.

Risk Management

By participating in any Boston PEV event, attendees are:

• Agreeing to follow the Code of Conduct above to the best of their ability.

• Consenting to take part in the activity, which may include being in a traffic free environment and/or on the public highway, and understand and agree that they are participating at their risk, taking full and entire responsibility for their own safety.

• Acknowledging the dangers of participating in riding and fully assume the risks associated with it including, without limitation, the risk of collision with other riders, vehicles and fixed and moving objects, risks arising from surface hazards, equipment failure and weather conditions potentially leading to serious physical injury and/or loss of life.

• Agreeing to be aware of their own limitations, to be responsible for the condition, adequacy and safety of their equipment, and to ride neither to endanger themselves or others

• Agreeing to hold the Club and its officers and other members harmless from all claims (including those resulting from negligence or omission), including claims for physical injury or loss suffered in connection with Boston PEV activities.

• Agreeing to notify the ride leader of any medical condition or information they feel that the leader should know about before participating in the ride

Note: If a rider has any concerns about participating in any form of physical activity, they should consult their Group Leader before giving their consent to taking part in riding with the Boston PEV group.