2. |
Classic Reliability Trials |
2.1. |
In addition to Arts 1.1 – 1.6 above Organisers of Classic Trials must: |
a. |
Locate any Holding Controls so as to avoid public nuisance. |
b. |
Draw to the attention of Competitors any sensitive areas in the vicinity of the route. |
c. |
Brief all Marshals and ensure they are readily identified. |
d.
Appoint and brief a Chief Official who should be clearly identified for each observed section to ensure that the Trial is seen not to unduly inconvenience members of the public.
e. Ensure that the Chief Official has a working knowledge of the Rights of Use of the section.
2.2. * The Official Documents must specify the following which are additional to and take precedence over App. 2 Arts 2 – 5.4
a. Any public roads which are to be part of the route. b. Any observed sections or tests on public roads. c. The method of detailing the route and any maps required. d. Any time schedule. e. The time interval between cars at the Start. f. The method of resolving ties. g. The boundaries of observed sections which must be indicated by natural hazards flags or posts. h. The start or re-start line in an observed section or test which may be varied for each Class.
2.3. Any signs displayed except during an observed section test or quiet zone will be considered as supplementary aid without mandatory authority unless otherwise specified in the Official Documents. The mandatory marking for quiet zones does not preclude the Competitor’ s responsibility to take necessary action should the sign not be in position.
2.4. Judges may be appointed to adjudicate on:
a. Stopping at Stop and Give Way signs. b. Unauthorised use of auxiliary lights. c. Unauthorised possession of radio equipment. d. Contravention of Out of Bound areas.
2.5. Driving Standards Observers may be appointed to adjudicate on:
a. Excessive vehicle sound( observed during the Event). b. Excessive speed. c. Driving in a manner likely to bring Motorsport into disrepute. d. Inconsiderate parking or waiting.
2.6. No private road must be used by Competitors unless specific permission to do so is given in the Road Book or Route Card.
2.7. Competitors must visit controls checks observed sections and tests in the order set out in the Road Book or Route Card unless otherwise specified.
2.8. Organisers should notify the appropriate Parish Councils. 2.9. Organisers should issue instructions on the sensible use of the roads, including:
a. Closing of gates etc.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 17 Appendix 1- Organisers Regulations 606