N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.4 - Biking

(a) Prior to implementing a planned biking trip that is off the grounds of the facility and that is more than 10 miles in duration, the facility shall:

1. Obtain the necessary permits to ride on roads or highways from host states and local governments where applicable; and

2. Maintain on file at the administrative office copies of these permits.

(b) The facility shall prohibit all biking from taking place:

1. In inclement weather;

2. On roads with heavy traffic unless there is a wide shoulder;

3. After sunset and before sunrise; and

4. Off trails and in prohibited areas.

(c) The facility may permit a child to participate in mountain biking when the following conditions have been met:

1. The child has been provided with a mountain bike that has been designed and manufactured for riding on trails;

2. The child has been provided with a helmet designed for mountain biking, knee pads, gloves, protective goggles or eye wear, and elbow pads;

3. A staff member, volunteer, or contract provider who is experienced in mountain biking accompanies the child; and

4. The child has demonstrated an ability to participate in mountain bike riding.

(d) The facility shall ensure that all persons engaged in biking:

1. Wear helmets that are approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Fund;

2. Ride in a single file on the right side of the road;

3. Obey all traffic signs and signals;

4. Yield to traffic;

5. Are led by a staff member, and for groups of four or more children have another staff member riding at the end of the group; and

6. Take a 30-minute break every two hours, or sooner when a child expresses a need for rest or when a child is injured or ill.

(e) The facility shall ensure that the following equipment is brought on a biking trip:

1. A road map;

2. A bike repair kit; and

3. A water bottle for each child and staff member, unless the itinerary provides access to potable water.

(f) The facility shall ensure that all bikes are locked at night to deter children from running away or having the bikes stolen.

(g) Before starting a trip and every day of the trip thereafter, the facility shall ensure that all bikes have:

1. Brakes that are in good working order;

2. Tires with treads and sufficient air;

3. Handle bars that are no more than 16 inches above the seat so that the biker can sit comfortably;

4. Pedals with treads that are a distance of 3 1/2 inches or more from the front wheel or fender; and

5. Reflectors in the front, rear, pedals and spokes.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.4

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a. Amended by 50 N.J.R. 285(a), effective 1/16/2018