Annual Registration & Competition Licence

With Motorised event insurance legislation becoming ever more complex, all riders competing in TGOR events in 2012 must hold an International Organisation of Professional Drivers (IOPD) annual or one day licence to meet these regulations. Day Licences are avalible at £5.

Extracts from the legal jargon below explains the importance, not only for the organisers, but you the rider in having the backing of a recognised governing body. Be very aware of the risks involved competing at events not licensed.

Purpose of an Authorised Competition Licence

To accredit a rider with specific skills and experience in vehicle handling under extreme or racing conditions and at speeds beyond the national speed limit.

Authorised Competition Licence Holders have status as a member of an elite disciplined ‘class of society’ (a legal term). It may permit the holder to overtake on the inside, ride furiously and ‘show off’ their person’s skills and ability at controlling a mechanically propelled vehicle ‘on the edge’ of loosing control at an authorised off-highway venue. None of these actions are permitted by the DVLA licence or the Road Traffic Act without authorisation.

It acts as a defence in claims or charges (both legal and civil) of negligence and reckless irresponsibility should the rider be involved in a tragic accident and it formalises that all participants accept the risks of competing.

It acts as a recognised alternative system of controlling standards for off-highway events for those who do not or cannot hold a DVLA-issued licence and provides a system of policing standards of behaviour for all competitors.

IOPD licence-holding riders are provided with a defence when:
• Riding a motorcycle that is not road legal at a venue in a public place.
• Breaking the speed limit at a venue in a public place.
• Racing or practicing at such an event which when not authorised would be deemed unlawful.
• Riding furiously, dangerously, inconsiderately and annoyingly. (Legal Terms in the eyes of the Law)
• Loosing control of the motorcycle.