g.
h.
i.
If the Competitors are attempting the stage more than once the time interval between their first and second run and the possibility of catching previous Competitors.
Whether Competitors attempting their second run will be interposed with those still attempting their first.
Whether the Stage has a split route and if so then how far this is into the stage. On unsealed surfaces the stage must not consist of more than 2.5 miles of common route.
j. Whether extreme weather( eg heavy rain dust etc) will adversely affect a fair Competition. k.
Competitors have been seeded by performance without dispensation in accordance with these Regulations.
l. Suitable timing arrangements have been made at the Finish Line.
3.27. No practising or testing is Permitted on any Special Stage before any Event unless specifically authorised in writing by the ASN.
3.28. Any access to any part of a stage whether from a car park or through entrances must be protected by warning notices as specified in and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 3.
3.29. There must be a copy of the Safety Code on display at all entrances where the public are likely to enter.
3.30. When an admission charge is made for public attendance or where significant numbers of the public are expected to attend suitable arrangements must be made by the Organisers for dealing with the first-aid requirements of spectators.
3.31. Where the nature of the venue is such that it is either impractical to apply such precautions or access by the public cannot reasonably be controlled then only a car park charge may be levied. ASN approval is not required when imposing this charge.
3.32. On Events where there is a published programme or where information is published which gives details of the location of Special Stages a copy of the Safety Code for the guidance of spectators must be included.
3.33. Means of access onto the stage must be closed by barriers and signs sufficient to prevent any noncompeting vehicle gaining access. Warning notices as detailed in Chapter 3 must be displayed.
3.34. It should also be impossible for anyone on foot to get on to any stage through normal access roads or tracks without complying with all of the following:
a. b. c.
Being aware of it Having been seen by an Official Having seen a warning notice d. Having seen the Safety Code.
Types of Section 3.35. The following terminology and restrictions apply to all stage rally sections. No other title or description is valid:
Road Section 3.36. Any section of the route of a Special Stage Rally( excluding control and service areas) whether on the
Public Highway or not which links Special Stages.
3.37. When on the Public Highway these sections must comply with the average speed requirements of App. 2.
3.38. Competitors must not use any auxiliary lights in road sections except in conditions of reduced visibility as permitted by law. Any forward-facing lights additional to the headlight system sidelights and indicators are deemed to be auxiliary lights.
Special Stage 3.39. A section of a Rally on roads or land for which the Event has exclusive access or on public roads closed by Government legislation specifically Permitting closure for motor sporting purposes where the marking
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