Junior Driver – bylaw regarding age

5 March 2019.

At the Federal Council meeting held on 2 March 2019, Federal Council amended By –Law 13.8 which relates to Junior Drivers.

The amendment is Bold

The effective date of the amendment is 2 March 2019.

That the minimum age for driving at ACDS activities be as below:

Applicable to all ACDS driving activities excluding Combined Driving Events (Level 1-4)

Junior definition; a person who has not attained the age of 18 years

Youngest driving age (Single horse or pony)
A Junior driver aged 6-7 10 years inclusive must be accompanied in the vehicle by an ACDS adult member (an experienced driving person) seated alongside at all times and holding a second pair of reins attached to the bit.

Additional restrictions
A Junior driver aged 11 8-15 years inclusive must be accompanied in the vehicle by a ACDS adult member (an experienced driving person) who must be facing forward.

Stallions
Junior drivers who are 16-17 years of age may be allowed to drive stallions at ACDS show events at the discretion of the organizers.

Multiples
Junior Multiple drivers – a Junior driver aged 16-17 years inclusive may drive a pair or tandem of ponies, but not horses or a larger combination.

Federal Council amended By –Law 13.8 which relates to Junior Drivers.