www.floridatrailriders.org Florida Trail Riders 2017 …

1 Florida Trail Riders 2017-2018. RULE BOOK. WELCOME TO THE. Florida Trail Riders ! The Florida Trail Riders (FTR) is a registered, nonprofit Florida corporation more than 46. years old with 2,000 plus members throughout the state and country. The purpose of FTR is to promote the image of Responsible Motorcyclists; to sanction, schedule, assist and monitor off-road motorcycle and ATV events in Florida ; to establish policies, rules and procedures to be followed by promoters, with the end result being a series of organized events; to sponsor and support positive motorcycle legislation and; to establish and maintain good rapport with private land owners, local, state and federal land management agencies.

2 The FTR and its membership is made up of amateur motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life from across the state of Florida who have the exciting sport of off-road motorcycling as a common interest. There are family people (husbands, wives, children); professional people (doctors, lawyers, teachers); technicians and laborers. Off-road motorcycling holds no social, age, or ethnic bounds. With a strong common interest there is no young or old, black or white, rich or poor .. just people who love their sport. The following rules are the result of the years of effort by the FTR to establish fair and viable guidelines for ongoing off-road motorcycle and ATV events.

3 We hope that through the FTR, Florida can have safer, better organized, and more enjoyable events for all Enduro, Hare Scrambles and Motocross enthusiasts. The FTR is truly a member-service organization. If you have a problem, a question or disagree with a rule, FTR is ready to listen and help. Just contact any officer or director listed in the back of the FTR monthly magazine and your call, letter or email will be acted on promptly. If a rule or definition is not covered in this rule book, it is left to the current AMA rule book. FTR encourages clubs to co-sanction events with AMA and SE&TRA. FTR encourages Riders to attend sanctioned events.

4 In a co-sanctioned event, a rider will ride by the rules of their own organization (AMA, SE&TRA, FTR). Conflicts shall be settled by the promoting club and the organization's referee. Table of Contents Constitution 4. Bylaws 9. Definitions 10. General Rules 11. Enduro Rules 17. Hare Scrambles Rules 22. Motocross Rules 29. The Constitution, Bylaws and rules within this book reflect the best efforts of FTR, its members and officers. It has evolved over many years and continues to do so. If you have suggestions for changes, please contact any officer or director. LEGEND: 2017-2018 CHANGES. 2017-2018 EMERGENCY RULE CHANGES.

5 Chapter I Article VII. Constitution of the Florida Trail Riders The duties of the Treasurer shall be: To collect dues from all members, promoters & associates. To Article I qualify for office, the Treasurer shall have been a member of This organization shall be known as the Florida Trail FTR in good standing for a minimum of 2 years at the time of Riders , INC. (FTR). FTR is incorporated as a nonprofit election to office. organization by the state of Florida . To collect all other monies due the organization. To make all payments from organization funds when so Article II ordered by the organization.

6 Active members shall be Riders of motorcycles, and/or To keep a written report of all organization money matters. To enthusiasts who participate in competition events and off road make a statement of organization funds at least twice a year, riding. Honorary members may be motorcycle enthusiasts the last statement at the conclusion of his term of office. To and such other persons as the organization may decide by a work closely with the Membership Committee. two-thirds vote of those present at any Board of Directors meeting. Only active Adult members shall be entitled to a vote Article VIII. in the organization's affairs.

7 Members in paid positions may The duties of Geographical Area Directors shall be: not vote on matters that they stand to gain financially for a business, self or related family member. Voting privileges of To act as voting members of the Board of Directors To qualify Juvenile members are limited to matters concerning the Mini, for office, a Geographical Area Director shall have been a 65 and Peewee classes. member of FTR in good standing for a minimum of 2 years at the time of election to office. Article III To assist the officers with their duties. The Officers of the Organization shall be, President, Vice To act as direct representatives of the members of their President, Treasurer and Secretary geographic areas to the Executive Committee.

8 To act as liaisons between promoters and/or clubs in their geographic Article IV areas and the organization. The duties of the President shall be: The geographic areas will be reviewed by the Board of To preside at all meetings of the Executive Committee and Directors and modified, if necessary, at least once in every five Board of Directors. year period. To vote for a Director in a specific area or run for To have general supervision of the affairs of the organization. the Director position you must live in the Directors Geographic To appoint any person or committee not otherwise ordered by Area.

9 The organization. To personally represent the organization on proper occasions Article IX. and business contracts. An annual election shall be held in November of each year. To assist all other officers of the organization in their The President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer shall responsibilities and duties. hold their offices for two years. All other elected positions shall To qualify for office, the President shall have been a member hold their offices for one year. All new terms will commence of FTR in good standing for a minimum of 3 years at the time January 1 following the annual election.

10 Should an annual of election to office. election be determined to be invalid, the expiring terms will be extended for 90 days or until a new election can be held, Article V whichever occurs first. Impeachment can only be accomplished by a two-thirds majority secret ballot vote of the The duties of the Vice President shall be: General Membership by mail and will be called for by a three- To perform all duties of the President in his absence. To quarters majority secret ballot vote of the Board of Directors. coordinate the efforts of the Land Use, Public Relations and Legislative Committees. Any officer found guilty of financial gain by way of their FTR.