4x4 Off Roading ›› Driving ›› BORDA

British Off Road Driving Association

BORDA stands for the British Off Road Driving Association. It is the only professional association dedicated to off roading at authorized venues around the United Kingdom.

BORDA Quality Assurance

The British Off Road Driving Association has industry leading codes of practice.

They have rigorous accreditation programmes for sites, supervisors and trainers. Thus, BORDA has a reputation for very high standards.

You can contact a BORDA compliance officer if you feel these high standards have not been met. The same applies if you want to comment on the level of service you received from a BORDA official or member.

Their authorization gets issued by the International Organisation of Professional Drivers (IOPD). They are also Empowered by Statute 1371 of the Road traffic Act 1992 and authorized by the Secretary of State for the Regulation of Off-Highway Auto and Motorized Events.

BORDA Membership

BORDA membership is open to off-road driving centres that offer non-competitive recreational and training events at authorised venues. These venues are 'off the highway'. Using public highways is outside the scope of BORDA Codes of Practice.

What do BORDA Members Offer?

HSE Recognised Training for:
- Off Road Driving Days
- ATV Quad Bikes
- Winching
Manufacturer and Company Promotional Events.
Corporate and Group Events.
Recreational Off Road Driving Experiences.

What is BORDA's Purpose?

The British Off Road Driving Association is a professional organisation looking after the interest of its approved members with well-developed standards and expertise.

Any commercial organisation that offers off-roading activities or events, recognised by BORDA, can apply to join. It is a 'not for profit', democratic association with an elected committee.

Projects and policies are set at their annual meeting each year. Their website promotes the association and its accredited members.

BORDA has Codes of Practice for:

Corporate Events
Driving Days
Training Events
The Environment
Health and Safety

What Benefit Does BORDA Offer Members?

Recognised Standards with Professional Support and Advice
Industry leading Codes of Practice for:
- Health and Safety
- The Environment
- Corporate Events
- Owner Driving Days
Training for ORD and ATV that are often specified by Utilities and Major Companies.
Publicity through the Website for Accredited Members.
Special Insurance schemes for Accredited Members.
A Train the Trainer programme to equip Trainers with the necessary Training Skills.

BORDA Categories of Membership

Provisional
Accredited
Associate (Non Operators but contribute technical work to BORDA)
Affiliate (licensed to use BORDA's Codes of Practice but are not Operators)

BORDA Membership Fees

Annual membership is currently around £402 (discount for some early renewal payments).
Part 1 test is currently £30 per candidate.
Site Inspection is currently £275 (repeatable every 3 to 5 years).
IOPD Authorisation is currently £49 per year.
BST/AVCT registration is £100.00 for 3 years. Additional categories (Winching-ATVs etc.) added at £30.00 per item.
Training for Accreditation is not usually fixed by BORDA but they suggest a daily Assessor rate of £250.

What Training Events Does BORDA Offer the Public?

Three levels of HSE and PUWER compliant Off-Road Driver Training. It comes with Nationally recognised Certificates of Training and Certificates of Proficiency.
Three levels of HSE and PUWER compliant ATV training with Nationally recognised Certificates of Training.
HSE and PUWER compliant vehicle mounted winch training with Nationally recognised Certificates of Training.

Are Training Events Recognised?

Yes. Many operators specify BORDA Training and the IOPD (BORDA's authorising body) is the Governing Association for Off Highway Motorised Events.

What is the IOPD?

The IOPD stands for the International Organisation of Professional Drivers. It gets authorized by the Secretary of State for the Regulation of 'Off Highway' automobile events. They authorize the British Off Road Driving Association and their registered members.

BORDA Contact and Address

Telephone: 01264 730300
The Barn, Manor Cottages, Tangley, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 0SE