g. Procedures must be identical for each SRV deployed at an Event. 8.2. The procedure for a Live Recovery operation must be as follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.
The SRV must report the number of the stranded Vehicle by radio and should not commence operations without permission.
The second Crew member then proceeds on foot to a safe distance ahead of the stranded Vehicle and displays a Yellow Signal to warn other Competitors that a Live Recovery is taking place.
The SRV must display a flashing amber beacon and flashing hazard lights at all times during Live Recovery.
In reaching a stranded Vehicle it must avoid travelling across or along the Course except in positioning itself to approach the recovery from a down-course direction and place the stranded Vehicle between it and approaching Competitors.
e. Course Marshals may assist the SRV Crew and must ensure all spectators are kept clear. f.
g.
h.
i.
Wherever practicable the stranded Competitor must be pulled through or over any obstruction in the direction of travel along the Course.
When the SRV is in position the first Crew member should instruct either the Passenger or Navigator of the stranded Vehicle( or the third Crew member) to attach the tow rope between the Vehicles. Once attached they must stand clear and indicate to the first Crew member that it is safe to commence recovery.
On completion of the recovery the first Crew member will indicate to the Passenger or Navigator( or third Crew member) that it is safe to detach the tow rope between the Vehicles ensure that the tow rope is properly stowed and then indicate to the first Crew member that it is safe to move the SRV clear.
Once the first Crew member reports that the SRV is clear the second Crew member can allow Competitors to proceed past the recovery location.
9. Hill Rallies
9.1. These must be organised in accordance with Arts. 1 – 8. above and App. 1 and 2 to this Chapter and the following:
a.
b.
Competitors must be seeded in order of anticipated performance with the first Competitor having the best performance potential unless the ASN has given prior approval to the contrary.
All Special Stages must not be less than a quarter mile long in demanding terrain or 1 mile in other instances.
c. Trials-type sections or tests may be incorporated within Special Stages. 10. Duties and Responsibilities of the Clerk of the Course
10.1. In addition to the responsibilities detailed in Art. 14 below the Clerk of the Course should ensure the following Arts. 10.2-10.20.
10.2. The use of the public forest estates managed by Natural Resources Wales, Forestry and Land Scotland and Forestry England has been approved by the ASN. Permission must be applied for by an annually specified date prior to the relevant Forestry Year. No contact should be made with the Forestry Commission prior to receiving approval from the ASN or an appointed Forestry Liaison Officer.
10.3. Other motor sport users of Venues to be included in Special Stages must be notified of arrangements. 10.4. The Chief Scrutineer must be appointed from the list of ASN Technical Officials.
10.5. A Stage Commander should be appointed for every Stage with the responsibility for ensuring that the Stage complies with the Regulations.
10.6. An Event Safety Officer should be appointed. The Officer should be experienced in the operation of
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