CHAPTER 19 AUTOTEST Appendix 4- Autotests Specific Regulations
1. Passengers 1.1. Passengers are not allowed on Autotests on any Timed Tests.
2. Unlicensed Drivers and Minimum Ages
2.1. Entries may be accepted from Drivers who are aged 15 years and over and are at least 135cm in height( subject to any medical or disability exemption) who do not have a valid, full RTA Licence subject to the following:
a. Except where provided for in Art. 2.1. b, the Vehicle must by definition be a‘ Touring Car’; b.
c.
With the ASN’ s written permission and where the Official Documents permit, the use of by definition production‘ Sports Cars’ are permitted provided they are fitted with safety roll-over bars to at least the specification in Ch. 7 App. 3 Art. 22, and the roof erected or hard top fitted.
Engine capacity must not exceed 1400cc d. Forced induction is not permitted.
2.2. It is recommended that a separate non-competitive test is provided in the itinerary so that novice Drivers without a valid, full RTA Licence can familiarise themselves with their Vehicle and its controls without penalty and to be observed to the satisfaction of the Clerk of the Course or another Senior Official before the Competition starts.
3. Test Layouts
2.2.1. In the event that a separate non-competitive test is not provided, novice Drivers must demonstrate that the provisions of Art. 2.2 are satisfied( including observation by the Clerk of the Course or another Senior Official) before proceeding into and utilising the competitive test.
3.1. Vehicles must not be allowed to travel more than 100m( between manoeuvres) without having to stop astride a penalty line and reverse or drive clear of the line or manoeuvre in a garage or box.
3.2. Competitors must either stop astride a penalty line or make a change of direction of at least 90 ° at a distance of not more than 25m before the finish line.
3.3. Any‘ garage’ used in an Autotest must have a minimum length of 6m and a minimum width of 3.5m.
3.4. When Competitors are required to perform a 180 ° turn in a box, the size of the box should be sufficient to contain a circle of 16m diameter.
3.5. All lines or pairs of adjacent markers forming part of any test must be a minimum of 3.5m long or apart.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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