CHAPTER 6 LICENSING Appendix 2- Medical
1. General a. When applying for a Competition Licence all applicants are required to declare any physical disability. b.
c.
All Competition Licence applicants should check the current medical guidelines and criteria published on the ASN website www. motorsportuk. org.
The ASN reference as the minimum benchmark for Licence requirements is the regulations laid down by the DVLA in relation to Group 2 Driving Licences.
d. All competitors should be immunised against tetanus. e.
Asthmatics should wear an identity tag( i. e. bracelet or necklace) declaring that they are asthmatic and that they should inform the Chief Medical Officer of their condition before competing.
f. An annual eyesight test is recommended. g.
h.
The mouth should be kept clear of anything likely to cause a blockage of the airway in the event of an incident. It is advisable to remove false dentures and to refrain from chewing gum.
Competitors are advised to refrain from wearing jewellery which in the event of an incident could prove hazardous.
2. Medical Declaration – All Applicants
2.1. Certain medical conditions as detailed in Art. 6.6 below are incompatible with the practice of motor sports at any status of Event.
2.2. All applicants are required to complete an annual medical self-declaration of medical fitness to compete in ASN Competition.
2.3. If an applicant has not had a recent medical examination and eyesight test or they do not understand any part of the medical requirements set out hereunder they should have an examination or eye test other than as provided for in Arts. 5 – 6.1 below.
2.4. The decision as to fitness or unfitness to compete resides entirely with the ASN.
2.5. Applicants for National Race and all International Licences must comply with these Regulations. A National Race Licence is for these purposes any grade of Licence other than an International Licence.
2.6. All International Competition Licences incorporate a Certificate of Aptitude for the purposes of the Code.
3. Access to Medical Records 3.1. The following legislation applies(“ the Acts”):
a. Access to Medical Reports Act 1988 b. Access to Personal Files and Medical Reports( Northern Ireland) Order 1991 c. Access to Health Records and Reports Act 1993( Isle of Man).
3.2. Before the ASN can apply for a medical report from a doctor who has cared for you we need your consent by signing the Declaration in Section 5 of the application. Before doing so however Applicants should read this notice carefully as it sets out rights under the Acts and the procedures for dealing with reports.
3.3. You do not have to give your consent but if you do you can say whether you wish to see the report before it is sent to the ASN Medical Consultant. If you do not give consent we will be unable to proceed with your application for a Competition Licence.
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