CHAPTER 11 EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL SERVICES( UNITS AND EQUIPMENT) Appendix 4 – Recovery Units
1. General
1.1. All Licensed Recovery Units are required to carry the appropriate minimum level of equipment listed in App. 9 Table 1.
2. Purpose 2.1. Recovery Units are primarily to provide for the recovery of Vehicles.
3. Types of Vehicle 3.1. Either:
a.
b.
A four-wheel drive equipped with an 8000lb( 3.6 tons) or higher capacity Vehicle mounted winch that has the capability by Vehicle mounted or towed equipment to execute the suspended towing or transport of a Vehicle; or
a rear-wheel drive Vehicle equipped with dual rear wheels and a rear mounted spectacle lift and an 8000lb( 3.6 tons) or higher capacity Vehicle mounted winch. It is strongly recommended that such Vehicles are equipped with a limited slip or locking rear differential.
3.2. Recovery Units may attend events without towed equipment to execute the suspended towing of a Vehicle where this is permitted within these Regulations and by the Organisers of the Event.
4. Identification
4.1. The Vehicle must be clearly marked“ RECOVERY” and carry amber flashing warning lights and have any other visible role identification removed or covered.
4.2.“ RECOVERY” markings must be displayed in a durable manner and be of a minimum size of 79mm tall and be clearly in contrast with the background area.
4.3.“ RECOVERY” markings must be displayed on at least two sides of the vehicle( front and back or each side).
5. Crew
5.1. The crew must consist of a minimum of two Licensed operators, at least one of whom must hold a full Recovery Crew Licence.
5.2. Licence application, upgrading and maintenance criteria are detailed in Ch. 5A App. 10 Table 1.1.
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