CHAPTER 7 COMPETITOR VEHICLES AND VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT Appendix 9- Onboard Cameras
1.1. The carrying of on-board cameras / videos for personal use is permitted unless prohibited by Event regulations. The carrying of on-board cameras / videos for commercial use is prohibited unless authorised by the Event Organiser.
1.2. Where Event or Championship Regulations require the fitting of a camera, the location and method of fitting should be specified.
1.3. Where forward facing cameras are fitted for judicial purposes they should be mounted to capture an image that provides a‘ driver’ s eye’ view that should include, where possible, the steering wheel,‘ dashboard’ and a view of the Course ahead with a field of vision of approximately 100 degrees. In open wheel cars and Karts both front wheels should be in view where possible. The fitting of rear-facing cameras may also be required for judicial purposes.
1.4. Where cameras are permitted but not mandated by the Organiser, they may be mounted in any location on the Vehicle which is considered safe by the Chief Scrutineer.
1.5. The mounting of any camera must be specifically approved by the Chief Scrutineer. Any mountings must use a mechanical means of attachment sufficiently robust to withstand anticipated stresses and vibration and must not present any sharp edges or projections in the vicinity of the driver’ s body or helmet. Where possible, a secondary means of attachment should also be used. Suction mounts are not acceptable as the primary mounting method. Where cameras are fitted by professional TV or film companies, the Chief Scrutineer has discretion to approve non-mechanical mountings.
1.6. For Karting the above provisions apply but the weight of the camera including any additional casing( excluding any additional mounting and associated fixing) must not exceed 200g
1.7. Competitors may be obliged to use mountings and / or cameras specified and / or approved by the Organiser and these too must comply with the above Regulations.
1.8. Fitting of cameras to helmets is only permitted in accordance with Chapter 9 whereby only the helmet manufacturer’ s integral camera can be used and the helmet with camera installed is approved under an accepted standard.
1.9. Fitting of on-board cameras in Road Rallies is forbidden.
1.10. Unless specified by the Organisers the choice of system is free but playback must be possible at the Event by regular means such as a laptop computer.
1.11. Clerks of the Course and Stewards should not refuse to view relevant on-board footage during any judicial process unless they consider there is a good reason why it should not be viewed( in which case such reason must be stated as part of their written decision).
1.12. Where the camera has not remained under the control of the Organisers the Judicial body must be satisfied as to the authenticity of such footage and must consider the weight they will give to such evidence.
1.13. Where a camera is mandated, if no images are available upon request( other than due to a proven defect with the equipment) sanctions may be applied in accordance with Chapter 2. The burden of proof to establish the cause of such failure shall lie with the Competitor.
1.14. The Clerk of the Course may also refer the matter of lack of recorded images to the Stewards of the Event for further sanctions or referral to the ASN.
1.15. In the Event of judicial action being instigated all relevant on-board footage must be retained until the time period for conclusion of all judicial matters has elapsed.
1.16. All on-board footage recovered from a Vehicle involved in a Serious Incident must be retained by the ASN Steward where appointed( otherwise by the Senior Event Official) and forwarded to the ASN with the Incident Report.
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