5.6. It is not possible nor indeed reasonable to expect the Scrutineer in every case to observe significant damage.
5.7. Where there is any doubt about the helmet’ s fitness for its intended purpose then the Chief Scrutineer is empowered to remove the ASN Approval Sticker and impound the helmet for the duration of the Event.
5.8. Competitors must proceed on the basis that once a helmet has served its purpose it is necessary to replace it. It is the Competitor who must ensure that the helmet used is fully fit for its purpose.
5.9. The Competitor should recognise that an accident may be survived but head injuries still result having knowingly used a previously damaged helmet and that insurance may be invalidated.
6. Impounding of helmets
6.1. The ASN may depict and publish images of the impounded helmet without identifying the Competitor by name for the purposed of safety education and / or training. By applying for and holding an ASN Competition Licence and Entering and Signing On at an ASN Permitted Event the Competitor acknowledges and accepts these rights of the ASN as necessary for the drive to improve safety standards in global motor sport.
Case 1 Pre-Event:
If the helmet does not conform with the required Standards or is in a poor or dangerous condition the Chief Scrutineer will impound the helmet for the duration of the Event and remove the ASN sticker. At the close of the Event the helmet may be returned as received( except for the ASN sticker) to the Competitor concerned alternatively the Chief Scrutineer may impound the item and forward it to the ASN.
Case 2 Accident during the Event:
If the Competitor is injured and the helmet is damaged the Chief Scrutineer will impound the helmet and remove the ASN sticker then forward it to the ASN.
Case 3 Accident during Event and Competitor evacuated to hospital with head injuries:
The Chief Scrutineer will produce the helmet to the Chief Medical Officer and then will then impound the helmet and remove the ASN sticker. Unless the Chief Medical Officer wishes to retain the helmet it must be securely delivered to the ASN Technical Department.
In all cases where contamination of the helmet is suspected the advice of the Chief Medical Officer and / or ASN Technical Department must be obtained as part of the impound process. The item must only be handled wearing suitable protective clothing and following initial inspection be placed in a secure appropriately marked and sealed container.
6.2. The Competitor is reminded of the following essential criteria when buying or using a helmet:
a. Correct Standard. b. Correct Fit. c. Security. d. Condition.
7. Standards:
7.1. Helmets bearing one of the under mentioned‘ standards’ may be approved by the ASN subject to other criteria being met. See also Chapter 7 Appendix 13 Diagrams 7, 8 and 9.
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