DRAFT CODE OF CONDUCT

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1.

PURPOSE

The Code of Conduct (Code) is to describe the type of behaviour which the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust (Trust) is seeking to promote and encourage.

Adapted from of Cycling Australia's Code of Conduct section 1.

2.

KEY PRINCIPLES

2.1

The Trust recognises that cycling is a legitimate recreational activity in the Parklands.

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2.3

The Trust will promote an environment of cooperation and communication with the cycling public.

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2.4

The Trust requires the public to behave in a responsible manner commensurate with a multi-user environment.

CP & MP T; and Draft Code of Conduct Cycle Centennial.

2.5

The Trust expects cyclists to abide by the regulations of and Parklands and the Australian Road Rules and recognise the possible penalties for not doing so.

the CP & MP T; Cycling Australia's code of Conduct 4.5

2.6

Cyclists are to recognise and respect the authority of Authorised Officers of the Parklands (Eg Rangers) to enforce the regulations.

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2.7

The Trust encourages an environment that is free from Adapted from harassment. Harassment is defined as any action directed to Cycling Australia's an individual or a group that creates a hostile, intimidating, Code of Conduct or offensive environment. section 3.2

2.8

The Trust wishes to operate in a non-discriminatory environment: respect the right, dignity, and worth of every human and animal, and treat everyone equally, regardless of gender, origin, or religion. section 3.3

Adapted from Cycling Australia's Code of Conduct

2.9

The public has the right to make representations regarding management of the Parklands to the managers, and to other people of their choosing.

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2.10

The Trust endeavours to meet the needs and aspirations of the cycling public.

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2.11

Cyclists are ambassadors for their activity and peers.

3.

KEY ELEMENTS

3.1

Cyclists and other user group members are expected to show respect, courtesy, responsibility and regard for the rights and obligations of others in a multi-user environment.

Adapted from Code of Conduct of Cycling Australia (3.1) and Draft Code of Cycle Centennial

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3.2

Cyclists are to encourage other riders to project a good image and reputation of cycling, and to observe this Code of Conduct.

Adapted from Transport Accident Commission of Victoria and Victoria Police "Road Cycling Road Cycling Rider Self-regulated Code of Conduct" no. 2.

3.3

Cyclists are to treat the Parklands, animals and people's property with respect.

Adapted from Cycling Australia's Code of Conduct

3.4

Cyclists must wear a correctly fitted and fastened helmet approved by Standards Australia for cycling.

CP & MP T reg 16 Aust Road Rule 256

3.5

Cyclists must ride within the speed limit of the relevant part of the Parklands.

CP & MP T reg 20 Aust Road Rules 20, 21

3.6

Cyclists must not ride in a group of more than 15 cyclists.

CP & MP T reg 21

3.7

Cyclists must not ride alongside 2 or more persons.

CP & MP T reg 21; Draft Code of Conduct Cycle Centennial; Aust Road Rule 151

3.8

Cyclists riding alongside another cyclist must not be over 1.5 metres from the other rider

Aust Road Rule 151

3.9

Cyclists must keep to the left wherever possible.

Aust Road Rules 129, 251.

3.10

On Grand Drive, cyclists must stay in the marked cycle lane in all normal circumstances.

Draft Code of Conduct Cycle Centennial; Aust Road Rule 247

3.11

Cyclists must not ride closer than 3 metres behind or hold a moving motor vehicle (e.g.slip streaming)

CP & MP T reg 21 ; Aust Road Rule 254.

3.12

Riding cyclists must not lead or be pulled by an animal (leashed or not), a moving vehicle, area skateboard, roller blades or roller skates.

CP & MP T reg 21, Aust Road Rule 254.

3.13

Cyclists must not ride on a forecourt, paved, footpath, horse track, garden, grass, or on an area with a sign with such notification. This includes the Moore Park bus road way and bus loop, and Centennial Park's Grand Drive footpath.

separated CP & MP T reg 19; Aust Road Rule 249.

3.14

The Australian Road Rules permit an adult to ride on a footpath only if the adult is accompanying a child aged 11 years and under who is also riding on the footpath.

Aust Road Rule 250.

3.15

People including cyclists are not to interfere with, remove, pass through or step over barricades or fencing regulating access.

CP & MP T reg 15

3.16

People including cyclists must not partially or wholly block access to or through a gate, access way, oath or road.

CP & MP T reg 15

3.17

Cyclists must abide by road signs, including road closed, one wav direction arrows, stop signs, give way signs, etc.

CP & MP T reg 9, 19.

3.18

Cyclists must ride on sealed roads or shared paths only, not off-road.

CP & MP T reg 19

3.19

Races must have written approval of the Trust

CP & MP T reg 12.

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3.20

Without written permission of the Trust, a person must not ride a three-wheeled pedal-car

CP & MP T reg 21.

3.21

Cyclists acknowledge and agree that there are times when they must either slow down, or give way, or stop in the interests of courtesy, safety or obligation.

Adapted from Transport Accident Commission of

Victoria and Victoria Police "Road Cycling Road Cycling Rider Self-regulated Code of Conduct" no. 7.

3.22

All people, including cyclists, must not:

a. use language that is obscene, indecent, insulting, or threatening;

b. behave in an offensive manner;

c. obstruct a person in the performance of their work or duties;

d. fail to comply with a reasonable request or direction bv an Authorised Officer

CP & MP T reg 22

4.

BUNCH CYCLISTS

4.1

Ride a road bicycle. Mountain bicycles and time trial bicycles are not suitable for bunch training.   

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4.2

Turns begin at the canons opposite the Centennial Park cafe.

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4.3

Maintain an orderly riding pattern at all times

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4.4.

Politely call out a warning on approach to other road users

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4.5

Overtake slower road users on the right side giving ample clearance when passing.

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4.6

Avoid confrontation and report incidents to a Trust representative.

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4.7

Local cycling clubs will appoint a coordination officer to facilitate communication with the Trust.

Draft Code of Conduct Cycle Centennial

4.8

Local cycling clubs will register their riders to facilitate communication and identification.

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4.9

Local cycling clubs will encourage responsible behaviour by their members, supporters and affiliates to promote the good image of cyclists.

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4.10

Local cycling clubs will act as far as possible as educators of this Code of Conduct within their sphere of influence.

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4.11

Take extra care at critical points on Grand Drive:

a. Left turning traffic onto Parkes Drive north;

b. Left turning traffic at Randwick Gates;

c. Pedestrians crossing at the Learner's Cycleway;

d. Equestrian riders at Robertson Road Gates.

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4.12

Unless overtaking, cyclists shall not overlap the front wheel of their bicycle with the rear wheel of a bicycle immediately in front, and cyclists shall ensure that they ride with a sufficient gap from the rider in front to slow down and stop in safety.

Transport Accident Commission of Victoria and Victoria Police "Road Cycling Road Cycling Rider Self -regulated Code of Conduct" no. 6.

5.

DEFINITIONS

5.1

Animal includes any bird. fish. reptile or mammal.

CP & MP T reg sec 3

5.2

Authorised person means a person appointed in writing by the Trust as an authorised person for the purposes of this Regulation.

CP & MP T reg sec 3

5.3

Sign includes a board, post, banner, notice or painted marking.

CP & MP T reg sec 3

5.4

Vehicle includes a motor vehicle;a trailer or caravan; an apparatus that is propelled by human, animal or mechanical power, or by the wind, and is wholly or partly used for the convenience of persons or things, other than a wheel chair, pram or stroller; a boat, raft, canoe, ski. Barge, or other vessel.

CP & MP T reg sec 3

6.

CONTACTS

6.1

Parklands Administration (Business hours) 9339 6699.

6.2

Rangers Security (24 hour) 0412 718 611.