4.4. The Start / Finish Line and where applicable the grid positions shall be clearly marked on the road surface. 4.5. The Track must be in good repair and kept thoroughly swept as necessary during the Event.
4.6. The Course must not present any unreasonable hazards to either Competitors or spectators. The width of the Track normally shall not be less than 9m for Race Circuits and 3.5m for Sprints and Hill Climbs.
4.7. When there are no natural features defining corners( eg on airfields) they must be marked out by signs indicating distance to the corner.
4.8. The siting of all cameras other than in ASN Approved Enclosures is not permitted.
4.9. Aircraft and or helicopters under the control of the Event Organisers must never be allowed to operate below 500ft except during scheduled take-off and or landing nor at any time fly directly over the venue while motor sport is in progress.
4.10. Drones under the control of the Organisers or any permitted third party must have ASN Approval and be operated in accordance with the Civil Aviation Authority(‘ CAA’) Drone and Model Aircraft Code. The ASN Drone Policy is published on the ASN website.
4.11. Further special safety precautions must be complied with before a Licence will be issued for a Circuit to be used for Truck Racing.
5. Communications
5.1. There must be an efficient means of communication( either visually by telephone or radio) between the Clerk of the Course, Observers, First- Aiders and other staff unless otherwise specified in the Track Licence. There must be a radio link( not CB) to all emergency vehicle( s).
6. Timing Facilities
6.1. At permanent Race Circuits an adequate sheltered area( the Timing Box) must accommodate at least one ASN Licensed Timekeeper for every four cars permitted on the Track for Practice plus a further three assistants.
6.2. The Timing Box must provide an adequate view of the Track and the start / finish Signals and the start / finish line.
6.3. In the case of new Circuits the position and design of the Timing Box must comply with the specification laid down by the ASN.
6.4. At all other Venues including temporary ones Timekeepers must be provided with adequate covered accommodation for themselves and their equipment.
7. Moving Image Facilities
7.1. To be granted a Track Licence all fixed Venues should have digital recording facilities to cover all areas of the Track. The current specification of this equipment can be obtained from the ASN Safety Department.
7.2. Following any incident involving injury serious damage judicial proceedings and when otherwise appropriate the Owner and / or Operator of a Venue having moving image facilities shall:
a. Retain any moving image recording relating to the incident for at least 31 days after the incident. b. Upon a written request by the ASN provide the original of the recording requested. c.
Keep the copy of the recording requested by the ASN until notified in writing by the ASN that the keeping of the copy is no longer required.
8. Bridges
8.1. All bridges over the Track must be of substantial construction approved by a qualified construction engineer and both the bridge and its approaches must be shielded to eliminate all view of the Track from these areas.
8.2. No people or vehicles are permitted to stop on a bridge while any Practice or racing is in progress.
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