st599_uk wrote: 3 Nov 2025, 6:24pm
I'm not sure why you're separating out Under-18 and Under-16, legally they're both children and have the same protection
I separated them because the OP asked a specific question about under 18s
I suspect this is because of those legal protections
Cycling UK does have slightly different guidelines for those age bands. Generally someone under 18 needs to have a signed Parental Consent form; however if a 16- or 17-year-old can produce evidence that they are living independently as an adult (a utility bill in their name is quoted as an example) they can come on a ride without a consent form. Dunno how often that happens but I imagine a real-life caseprompted that clause. Guidelines here.
st599_uk wrote: 3 Nov 2025, 6:24pm
I'm not sure why you're separating out Under-18 and Under-16, legally they're both children and have the same protection
I separated them because the OP asked a specific question about under 18s
I suspect this is because of those legal protections
Cycling UK does have slightly different guidelines for those age bands. Generally someone under 18 needs to have a signed Parental Consent form; however if a 16- or 17-year-old can produce evidence that they are living independently as an adult (a utility bill in their name is quoted as an example) they can come on a ride without a consent form. Dunno how often that happens but I imagine a real-life caseprompted that clause. Guidelines here.
That’s really useful to know - I suspect the actual need to refer to this is minimal, but it’s always the unexpected that catches people out.