N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-9.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 3A:56-9.4 - Biking

(a) Prior to implementing a planned biking trip that is off the grounds of the home, the home shall:

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

2. Maintain on file at the home or the home's administrative office copies of these permits.

(b) The home 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. On unmarked, ungroomed or dangerous trails and in prohibited areas. The home may permit a child to participate in mountain biking when the following conditions have been met:

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

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

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

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

(c) The home 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 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 person, with another staff person 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. The break may be less than 30 minutes in duration if all staff members and children agree to take a shorter break.

(d) The home 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.

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

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

1. Brakes that are in good working order;

2. Tires with treads and sufficient air;

3. Handlebars 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.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-9.4

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.