rules & regulations

Welcome to Popkum Motor Park!
We hope that whether you are a first timer, a long time member, or a respected racer, that you take a moment to take the time to familiarize yourselves with our rules, regulations and all signage around the park that we have spent our valuable time and money on. Please respect our employees as well, even if you feel that you know better, they are following given rules and any rudeness or disobedience will not be tolerated. Our rules have been established after many years and many incidents leading up to making them, and are also dictated by insurance requirements. We hope your stay is a safe and welcome experience.
Thank you, Popkum Management.

SIGN IN WHEN YOU ARRIVE & BEFORE YOU RIDE!

If you are caught riding without a RIDER wristband, if your spectators are in the restricted area not wearing FREE SPECTATOR wristbands, if you choose not to ride with MANDATORY GEAR……
You will receive a $500 fine for putting our establishment in jeopardy.
NO exceptions. NO excuses. 

Your fun and safety are our priority. Make sure to read our regulations before your visit:

WAIVERS AND WRISTBANDS

Everyone visiting the park must sign a waiver & wear a wristband. Sign in at the park office to get your wristband.

    • Sign the ONLINE WAIVER before you come. This seasons online waiver link is located on the homepage
    • Everyone under 19 must have parental consent to ride OR spectate
    • Wrist bands must be worn ON YOUR WRIST at all times in the park by everyone – this includes riders, spectators, visitors, photographers, parents, lesson-takers, absolutely everyone!
    • Wristbands go ON YOUR WRIST, not on your helmet, not on your bike, and not in your truck. They are called WRISTbands for a reason
    • If caught operating a dirt bike, or E-bike with a throttle, without a RIDER wristband your membership will be suspended and you will receive a $500 fine
    • If caught in a restricted area without a wristband, you will be told to leave and you will receive a $500 fine

SPECTATORS

Spectators must sign in at the park office & wear a spectator wristband before entering restricted areas of the park

  • SPECTATOR WRISTBANDS ARE FREE 
  • Riders are responsible for their spectators! If your spectators are caught in restricted areas without a spectator wristband, you will receive a $500 fine
  • Spectators can watch from designated spectator areas (i.e. bleachers and side lines). If you are not sure where to watch, please ask staff
  • Everyone under 18 that is riding a bicycle, Stacyc, E-bicycle (no throttle), or Scooter (basically anything with wheels) MUST WEAR A HELMET

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • No entering the park grounds before the gate is open
  • Gates will be closed and locked AT CLOSING TIME. Parking lot should be empty except for paid camping
  • Alcohol and drugs will not be allowed in the park or tolerated at any time
  • Campfires are only allowed if you have a fire pit; no fires directly on the ground. (Ash disposal will be provided by Popkum Motor Park)
  • Pets must be under control at all times, and on a leash past the office. You must clean up after your pet
  • Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
    • KEEP OFF HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    • If your kids vandalize park property, you will be charged for the damages and your membership may be suspended
  • All garbage must be placed in appropriate receptacles or taken with you
    • Proper used oil disposal is mandatory and available at the shop.
  • NO LITTERING. If you are caught littering, or we find your wristband on the ground instead of in a garbage, there will be a $25 littering fine that must be paid before you can ride again. No exceptions. Don’t litter, it’s rude and we have better things to do that pick up your trash.
  • Signage, flags & staff directions must be followed at all times
  • Campers must sign in during park hours. No after hours access.
  • All bikes must have a spark arrestor (available for purchase at the park office)

GEAR REQUIREMENTS

All riders must wear helmets and the minimum required protective riding gear at all times while on their motorcycle
(this includes in the pits and to/from the wash bay):

    • For MX and enduro/trail riders, this includes DOT approved full-face helmet, goggles, long pants, long sleeve jerseys, gloves and MX boots with proper ankle support
    • For Trials riders, this includes DOT approved helmet, long pants, gloves, and boots with ankle support
    • Popkum recommends that every rider wear a chest protector, neck brace, elbow and knee pads, full face helmet, MX boots & goggles
    • If caught riding without a helmet, you will receive a $500 fine

RULES FOR RIDING IN THE PITS

RIDE SAFE AND SLOW IN THE PIT AREA (to and from the track, anywhere in the parking areas, to and from the wash bays)

  • NO RIDING IN THE FRONT PARKING LOT. All bikes must be walked to/from wristband check booth
  • No speeding (max 15km/hr) in the Pit Areas. 1st gear slow.
  • No trick riding in the Pit Areas (speeding, wheelies, burn outs, etc.). This causes undo wear and tear to the parking lots.
  • Everyone under 18 that is riding a bicycle, Stacyc, E-bicycle, E-bike, Scooter (basically anything with wheels) MUST WEAR A HELMET
  • No double riding

RULES FOR BICYCLES, E-BICYCLES, E-BIKES, AND SCOOTERS

BICYCLES (Pedal Power ONLY):

  • All bicycle riders under 18 must wear a helmet at all times when riding a bicycle.
  • Bicycles may be ridden in the pits and after hours.

E-BICYCLES:

  • E-bicycles are defined as bicycles with battery powered pedal assist. No throttle.
  • All E-bicycle riders under 18 must wear a helmet at all times when riding an E-bicycle.
  • E-bicycles may be ridden in the pits and after hours.
  • All speed limits are in affect for E-bicycles with a max of 15 km/h in the pits.

E-BIKES (Surons):

  • E-Bikes are defined as battery powered bikes that have a throttle. This includes throttle battery powered bikes with pedals.
  • All E-bike riders must wear a helmet at all times when riding an E-bike in the pits.
  • To ride an E-bike beyond the pits (excluding the Main MX track and access road within the Main MX track) riders must be fully geared up and wearing a rider wristband.
  • E-bikes may only be ridden during park hours.
  • No E-bikes permitted on the Main MX track or on access road within the Main MX track.
  • All speed limits are in affect for E-bikes with a max of 15 km/h in the pits.

STACYC:

  • All Stacyc riders must wear a helmet at all times when riding a Stacyc in the pits.
  • Stacyc’s may be ridden in the pits and after hours.
  • To ride a Stacyc beyond the pits (excluding the Main MX track and access road within the Main MX track) riders must be fully geared up and wearing a rider wristband.
  • No Stacyc permitted on the Main MX track or on access road within the Main MX track.
  • All speed limits are in affect for Stacycs with a max of 15 km/h in the pits.

STAND UP SCOOTERS / ONE WHEELS:

  • Stand up scooters & one-wheel scooters may be ridden in the pits and after hours.
  • Drivers under 18 must wear a helmet.
  • All speed limits are in affect for scooters with a max of 15 km/h in the pits.

RULES FOR RIDING IN RESTRICTED AREAS (Past the Pits)

  • FOLLOW ALL POSTED SIGNS, FLAGS, AND DIRECTIONS FROM STAFF at all times. 
  • Watch for two-way traffic on Family Loop
  • Family Loop is for slow riding, not high speed tests. Speed limit is 15 km/hr
  • Watch for park boundaries and directional arrows
  • Respect first aid flags and emergency vehicles
  • Flags on the track including caution (yellow), stop (red), clear the track (black), and first aid (white with a red cross)

On the Junior Track (intended for new or junior riders):

  • Parents are responsible for their child at all times
  • Rider assistance (parents, mechanics, etc.) on the Junior Track must have signed a waiver and be wearing a wrist band
  • No inappropriate riding on the Junior Track (aggressive or dangerous riding)
  • NO CUTTING THE TRACK
  • Only 50cc quads are permitted
  • Full size motorcycles are allowed on the Junior Track provided they are new/learning, parents working with children
  • Be respectful of all smaller or less experienced riders or you will be flagged off the Junior Track

On the Main Track:

  • Maintain your line, especially on jumps
  • Slower riders keep to the side lanes of the track
  • NO CUTTING THE TRACK
  • Family Ride sign means NO JUMPING and SLOW RIDING
  • 50cc motorcycles will not be permitted on the track except at Family Ride
  • No standing on or vandalizing flag booths
  • No race quads are permitted on the Main Track.

In the Park:

  • No riding in the training area when there are lessons occurring (even one-on-one lessons)
  • No climbing over, tearing down, or riding through fences
  • Use caution around other riders
  • Inappropriate riding will not be tolerated at any time.

RULES FOR CAMPING

CAMPING RULES:

  • Camping is permitted Thursday through Sunday nights.
  • Check in must be during park hours.
  • No after hours arrivals permitted.
  • All campers must sign in at the office and be wearing a wristband while on park property. Including all spectators.
  • NO RIDING AFTER HOURS. This means anything with a throttle (including Surons)
    • Bicycles and E-bicyles OK
  • Campfires are allowed if there is no fire ban.
    • Fires must be in a raised fire pit. Fire pits available by request.
  • Before lighting your campfire, check with staff to confirm that there is no fire ban in place.

Management reserves the right to ask anyone to leave the premises at any time if deemed necessary. All consequences are at the discretion of the track official. Consequences range from warnings, to fines, to membership suspension. Repeat violations may result in loss of membership and right to ride at Popkum Motor Park.

It is our privilage to use this land, not our right.
If you do not agree to these rules and regulations, your sole remedy is to not use the park.