FIM STANDARDS FOR TRACK RACING CIRCUITS (STRC ...

11 Spectator Fence (second line of protection)
Outside of the safety fence, there must be a suitable barrier to deny access to
members of the public and any other unauthorized persons. The fence should be
constructed of wire mesh and be a minimum of 1.8 metres high and a minimum
of 3 metres from the track fence (neutral zone) unless otherwise required by
Local or State Legislation.
12 Start Line Equipment
The slot for the starting tapes or mechanism in any type of fence, should be no
12a Access Gates
a) Gates providing access to the track should present no additional hazards
to competitors. Gate stanchions must be no higher than the safety fence
and be covered in an approved manner with crushable material. Hinges
stanchions and gate frames. Preferably, no gate should be located at any
part of the track where competitors may be expected to ride near the fence.
b) Access gates must be capable of a minimum 2 metre opening width
13 Neutral zone
second lines of protection measured perpendicular to the track unless
otherwise required by Local or State Legislation.
b) Obstacles, other than those necessary for the conduct of the meeting, are
not permitted in the neutral zone.
c) Lighting posts are not permitted within three (3) metres of the safety fence
unless suitably protected.
ride on it if forced from the track.
b) Except as provided for in clause c) below, obstacles, except portable
advertising signs and structures which serve the organisation of the meeting,
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