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Am I technically required to have a permit for a large bicycle ride?

A friend and I are in disagreement, and seek the help of Questionland to resolve the dispute.

Last night I organized a Christmas caroling bike ride. I would estimate there were 30 people riding. My friend contends that I need some kind of permit to gather that many people together for an event; I contend she is wrong. My initial 5 minutes of Googling did not reveal any evidence of such a permit in the city of Seattle.

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Jon asked in Legal about 1 year ago | Report

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    http://www.seattle.gov/specialevents/faq.htm

    Although the absence of evidence is not proof, I don't see any scenario on that page that a 30-person bike ride falls under. Unless you get off the bikes and start walking them down the street.

    Greg Barnes answered in Legal about 1 year ago | Report
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    I suppose the only thing to add/note would be that THIS could happen...

    http://capitolhillseattle.com/2010/12/17/driver-in-bike-caroler-vs-car-incident-parks-at-east-precinct

    Equal parts: Yikes! / W.T.F.

    Rev.Enant answered in Legal about 1 year ago | Report
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    You're absolutely right. You don't need a permit for 30 people to ride bicycles and sing carols any more than you'd need a permit for 30 people to ride around in cars, on the buses or walk and sing carols.

    There are plenty of bicycle/ride events every year in Seattle that attract way more than 30 people.

    Lilting Missive answered in Legal about 1 year ago | Report
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