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Where Can you drive buggies
There are many areas suitable for driving buggies. The easiest is to use areas already prepared for
buggying. Before the first trip, you should become informed about the area. There are simple
questions to ask: Where can I park and where can I set up equipment? What rules are there for
the users? Are there areas where I cannot drive (protected natural zones, riding trails, swimming
zones, paragliding areas) or are there time limitations (swimming season, day times, breeding
times)? In the national parakarting association and paragliding club areas, drivers are required to
have liability insurance (supplement to private liability insurance, available for free from some
insurance providers), a buggy number (to be mounted on the sides and back of the buggy) and
possibly a license exam (available from parakarting schools or the national association).
Of course, there are also many local driving options such as fields, closed paths and parking lots.
When using these areas, check for electrical power lines and other dangerous obstacles and get
permission from the owner / landlord.
If you encounter other parakarters or paragliders, the international right-of-way rules from Class 8
G
apply pursuant to FISLY. This means the person on the right has right-of-way! Both pilots must
attempt to prevent a collision. Evasive maneuvers must be done on time and with determination.
B
If two buggies are driving toward one another, both should move to the right so that there is
sufficient space between them.
The national parakarting associations are:
Germany: GPA – German Parakart Association Kitesailing
France: F.F.C.V. – Federation Francaise de Char a Voile
England: PKA – Parakart Association
USA: NAPRA – North American Parakart Racing Association
Denmark: DPK – Danish Parakart Association
Netherlands: BCH – Buggy Club Holland
Switzerland: SKA – Swiss Kitesailing Association
Italy: AIAT – Italian Association of Powerkiting
Requirements for buggying
Wear a helmet, sturdy shoes and suitable clothing.
Have private liability insurance that covers buggying – parakart class 8.
Avoid all risks to people, animals and the environment.
Watch out for onlookers and passers-by because they do not know the hazards posed
by tight fly lines.
Do not drive near protected natural areas and riding trails because animals can panic.
Do not drive in the dunes because these serve to protect the coast as well as breeding
grounds.
Observe notices where buggying is prohibited.
Do not drive in the direct vicinity of electric power lines, streets or railroad tracks.
Do not drive if there is thunder or threatening weather or fog.
Only fly in wind strengths in which you can control the foil.
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