CHAPTER 13 RALLY Appendix 6- Exemption of Permit Events
1. General 1.1. This Appendix must be read in conjunction with all applicable Appendices. 1.2. This Appendix applies to all of:
a. b. c.
Road Safety Events and Treasure Hunts and Veteran Car Rallies( or Runs) and d. Economy Runs. 2. Road Safety Events
2.1. Must comply with the following:
a.
b.
c.
They must not have a route which exceeds 150 miles on the Public Highway except in special circumstances.
The marking system on the road section must only be in respect of observance of the law or the Highway Code.
They must not have any timing on the road sections other than that necessary to determine the duration of the Competition.
d. If any Tests of driving ability are included they must not exceed 100m in length. e.
f.
If timed Tests are included the speed of the Vehicles must not be the sole determining factor and at least an equal number of untimed Tests must also be included.
All tests whether timed or untimed must include an element of maneuvering skill or judgement on the part of the Driver in addition to testing the capabilities of the Vehicle.
g. |
The title of the Event must clearly indicate its connection with road safety. |
3. |
Treasure Hunts |
3.1. |
Must comply with the following: |
a. |
No merit must attach to being the first to arrive at the Finish or at any other point. |
b. |
Competitors must not be required to arrive at any point other than the Finish at or by a specific time. |
c.
d.
Where an overall time limit is set for the Event it must be possible to win without exceeding an average speed of 10mph from Start to Finish.
Competitors must not be required to travel more than 100 miles on a highway or to perform any task or solve any problem that is likely to inconvenience or offend anyone not taking part in the Event.
4. Veteran Car Rallies( or Runs) 4.1. These must comply with the following:
a.
b.
If they are run in accordance with b. and d. below it will be exempt from the PR requirements of App. 19 and Public Relations work need only be undertaken by prominent advertising in the area of the route.
They must allow Competitors to set their own average speeds subject to a maximum average of 24mph between Start and Finish( or Rest Halt).
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