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Road Guards
or Out Riders
Road Guards assist the
Road Captain by riding ahead and holding traffic
at intersections while the procession clears the
intersection. It is the responsibility of the Road
Captain to get approval of the Jurisdictional Law
Enforcement Agency to run Road Guards.
Road Guards will not
hold the intersection for cages or chase trucks
that are following the group. All circumstances
ideal, a Road Guard should be solo (without a
passenger) due to the danger of this job.
A Road Guard must
clear an intersection and then race back to the
front of the pack so he is prepared for the next
intersection ahead. For this reason several Road
Guards may be used depending on the size of the
group ride.
When a Road Guard is
in line in front of you in the pack and he pulls
out to run ahead to block an intersection, you
should leave his gap open for him to return to his
position when his task is completed. All riders
should be aware when running Road Guards you are
to stay in line and be aware that motorcycles may
be passing you at a considerable speed. (Don't get
in his way)
Sometimes the group is
too large for the Road Guard to make it all the
way back to his originating position in one move.
For this reason if a Road Guard pulls up beside
you and slows, you should slow and let him in line
ahead of you. Once he pulls out and proceeds to
his position you may then close up the gap.
When Road Guards are
holding an intersection it is permissible to
ignore the stoplight or sign. This is ok because
the Road Captain has already obtained permission
from the Police in that area. Always be aware that
even though you have Road Guards there are some
who will ignore the Road Guards and go around
them. Be cautious of your surroundings and never
let yourself become less alert because you have
Road Guards.
Some groups very
seldom uses Road Guards, except in extenuating
circumstances, due to the danger and liability.
Road Guards are instructed to not confront people
who discount their presence. They are to do
everything possible to secure the intersection
short of a confronting someone or putting himself
in jeopardy. If used road guarding will only be
done by single riders, no passengers.
Road Guards are only a
tool the Road Captain uses to aid in moving a
large pack through an intersection safely and
smoothly. All riders as well as the Road Guards
should practice the utmost caution during an
approved Road Guard ride.
  
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