5.4. * Penalty marks will be incurred as follows unless otherwise stated in the Official Documents:
Marks Lost a. Each minute late in reporting at the start or re-start 5 b. Failing in observed section not divided into sub-sections 6
c. Failing in observed section not divided into sub-sections which includes a stop and re-start type test 6
d. Failing in an observed section which is divided into sub-sections. 12( The penalty for failure will decrease In proportion to the number of sub-sections negotiated non-stop)
e. Failing in observed section which includes a stop and Re-Start type test. The Penalty for failure will decrease according to the position of the test within the section. 12
f. Not attempting or being ready to attempt an observed section sub- section or test when instructed so to do. 12
g. Not complying with a reasonable instruction by an Official for which a Penalty is not otherwise stipulated provided warning of the Penalty is given 12
h. Driver and / or Passengers not seated in accordance with Art. 2.2 above 12 i. Causing undue noise at any point 12
j. Breach of any statutory requirement concerning the use of a motor Vehicle during the Event 12
k. For second offence under( i) or( j)
Event Disqualification l. Varying ballast during Event( per offence) 50
Classic Trials 6. Eligibility
6.1. Competing Vehicles must comply with App. 3.
7. The Crew
7.1. Passengers must be properly seated i. e. both the Passenger and the seat back must be upright and facing forward.
7.2. Where the Driver is over 17 years old and holds a full RTA Licence the Passenger must fulfil the minimum age requirement below.
Open or Convertible Vehicles |
14 |
Saloons or hardtop Vehicles |
12 |
7.3. If Art. 2.1 is varied entries may be accepted from Drivers aged 16 or from Drivers of 17 or over who do not hold a full RTA Licence. In such cases the Driver must be accompanied by a Passenger who holds a full RTA Licence and is experienced as a Driver of Classic Trials to the satisfaction of the Clerk of the Course. Any such Driver may only attempt sections wholly on private land.
7.4. Additionally the rear seats of saloon cars can be occupied by the number of people for whom they were designed. Passengers who occupy the rear seats of the Vehicle must not be less than 2 years of age any child under 12 years of age or 135cm in height must be seated using an approved‘ child restraint’.
7.5. Passengers aged between 2 and 12 years old will be signed on by their parent or guardian.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
Chapter 17 Appendix 2- Competitors Regulations 613