3.2. The selection of roads to be used and a detailed itinerary with expected speeds and distances must be approved by the ASN concerned.
3.3. The ASN may impose specific restrictions on the number or character of events that traverse any foreign territory.
4. Other Events
4.1. Certain Events also qualify for a Permit or Exemption Certificate( Chapter 3) provided they meet the ASN Regulations for organising Rallies.
5. Upgrading of Events
5.1. For a Rally to be considered for upgrading from Clubman to Interclub status of a similar format it must be observed as a Clubman Event and have a minimum of 25 starters unless special ASN dispensation has previously been agreed in writing.
5.2. For upgrading to National Stage Rally there must have been a minimum Entry of 50 as an Interclub Event of a similar format to that proposed for two consecutive years preceding first time application. Thereafter the minimum Entry must not be less than 50 in one of two consecutive years.
5.3. Upgrading to an International Stage Rally will be at the discretion of the ASN.
6. Public Relations
6.1. Public Relations work must be undertaken by Organisers on all Events using the Public Highway in accordance with the current legislation and as follows:
a.
Consult with the Route Liaison Officers before starting PR work. If the RLO requires additional PR work in sensitive areas this must be undertaken.
b. |
Be diplomatic positive and clear about the legal aspects of route authorisation. |
c. |
If the Event is run in England or Wales do not intimate that it is authorised by the Police. |
d. |
Avoid asking for‘ authorisation’ or‘ permission’ from house-holders – it invites unnecessary difficulties. |
e. |
All PR work must be by responsible members of the Organising Club or of a Local Club. |
f.
g.
The work should be completed to allow enough time to undertake a re-route should this prove necessary.
All PR letters must be checked by the RLO and must indicate who is the Organiser( with a contact address including email and phone number) the date of the Event in which direction it is travelling and the approximate time of passing.
h. Special consideration should be given to householders with pets or livestock.
6.2. Where an Organiser is intending to publish a guide to the route or specific locations for spectators to see the Event ensure that:
a.
Householders within 500m of any specifically advised location have been effectively PR’ d without difficulty and these areas are marshalled.
b. The information issued contains warnings of locations that spectators must avoid( blackspots, sensitive areas etc). c.
d.
Ensure that each PR crew prepares reports on each visit and these are available to the Clerk of the Course and the Stewards on the day of the Event and to the RLO on request.
Special note must be made about problem areas for the benefit of future Events and these reports must be passed on to RLOs.
6.3. Contact should be made with local Police before and immediately after all Events. 6.4. Rallies with Special Stages including Single Venue Stage Rallies must comply with Appendix 19 Charts 1 and 2.
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