7. Senior Officials
7.1. The Clerk of the Course at a National or International Competitive Safari must be licensed as in App. 1 Art. 1.13.
7.2. The Chief Scrutineer at a Competitive Safari must be appointed from the list of ASN Technical Officials.
7.3. An Event Safety Officer should be appointed experienced in the operation of current Competitive Safaris who appreciates the potential problems of Vehicles competing in differing conditions. The same Officer may also assume the duties of Chief Marshal and can be responsible for ensuring effective arrangements are in place to supplement the general marshalling strength organised by the Clerk of the Course as follows:
7.4. There should be pre-determined arrangements available for summoning appropriate emergency services via rendezvous points if necessary to the scene of an incident.
7.5. Unless the complete route is visible from the Start or Finish areas there should be an effective radio communications network( excluding CB radios) operated through a nominated Controller under the direction of the Clerk of the Course linking Officials at the Start Finish and intermediate Radio Points with rescue and medical services.
7.6. Radio Point signs as follows should be displayed at and before all designated Radio Points:
Approximately 100m Yellow before Radio Point background
At Radio Point Blue Background
7.7. The Chief Medical Officer or Chief Paramedic being a Doctor or ASN Registered Paramedic is responsible – in consultation with the Clerk of the Course and the Event Safety Officer – for ensuring that the required level of medical and rescue cover is provided.
8. Live Recovery
8.1. At Competitive Safaris and Hill Rallies Live Recovery( the recovery of stranded Competitors whilst the Course or Stage is still live) may only be undertaken in accordance with the following:
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The Official Documents must state whether Live Recovery will be operating at an Event and the Clerk of the Course must brief Drivers on the procedures.
Live Recovery can only be undertaken by dedicated Specialist Recovery Vehicles( SRVs) deployed by the Clerk of the Course at potentially difficult locations.
Live Recovery must not be used for accidents which must be dealt with by the appropriate medical and rescue services deployed by the Clerk of the Course.
The SRV must comply with App. 10 Art. 14 and be equipped with appropriate tyres substantial towing points a suitable tow rope a Yellow Signal a roof mounted amber warning beacon and a radio( either on the ASN medical and safety frequency( App. 2 Art. 2.1. h) or on a PMR frequency licensed for the Event: CB Radio is not acceptable).
The Crew will comprise a minimum of two people who must always wear high-visibility jackets. The first will operate the SRV and radio communications the second will warn other Competitors that Live Recovery is in progress by displaying a Yellow Signal at a suitable distance ahead of the recovery location.
It is the Competitor’ s responsibility to attach and detach the tow rope from the SRV Vehicle during Live Recovery. Exceptionally where available a third Crew member can attach and detach the tow rope and supervise the operation. Three-person Crews are strongly recommended for National Events.
Motorsport UK National Competition Rules 2026 Edition 1
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