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2010 FMSCI General Prescriptions for rallies (4W)
35. INTERRUPTION OF A SPECIAL STAGE
When a special stage is interrupted or stopped for any reason, the stewards may allocate
each crew affected a time which they judge the fairest. However, no crew which is solely or
jointly responsible for stopping a stage may benefit from this measure. It will be given the
time which it actually set, if any.
36. COMPETITOR SAFETY
36.1 EQUIPMENT OF THE CREWS
Whenever a car is in motion on a special stage, the crew must wear minimum ISI crash
helmets, all required safety clothing and equipment in compliance with Appendix L Chapter
III - Drivers’ Equipment and have their safety belts fastened.
36.2 SOS/OK SIGNS
36.2.1 Each road book shall contain, as the rear cover in A4 size (folded), a red “SOS” sign and on
the reverse a green “OK” sign.
36.2.2 In the case of an accident where urgent medical attention is required, when possible the
red “SOS” sign should be immediately displayed to the following cars and to any helicopter
attempting to assist.
36.2.3 Any crew which has the red “SOS” sign displayed to them, or which sees a car which has
suffered a major accident where both crew members are seen inside the car but are not
displaying the red “SOS” sign, shall immediately and without exception stop to render
assistance. All following cars shall also stop. The second car at the scene shall proceed to
inform the next radio point. Subsequent cars shall leave a clear route for emergency
vehicles.
36.2.4 In the case of an accident where immediate medical intervention is not required, the “OK”
sign must be clearly shown by a crew member to the following vehicles and to any
helicopter attempting at assist.
36.2.5 If the crew leaves the vehicle, the “OK” sign must be displayed so that it is clearly visible to
other competitors.
36.2.6 Any crew which is able but fails to comply with the above rules will be reported to the clerk
of the course.
36.2.7 The road book shall contain a page giving the accident procedure.
36.2.8 Any crew retiring from a rally must report such retirement to the organisers as soon as
possible, save in a case of force majeure. Any crew failing to comply will be subject to a
penalty at the stewards’ discretion.
36.3 ACCIDENT REPORTING
If a crew is involved in an accident in which a member of the public sustains physical injury,
the driver or co-driver concerned must report this to the next radio point as specified in the
road book and signed on the route. If he fails to observe this rule the stewards may impose
on the crew responsible, a penalty which may go as far as exclusion. The laws of the country
in which the event is run must also be complied with in relation to procedures at accidents.
36.4 RED TRIANGLE
36.4.1 Each competing car must carry a red reflective triangle which, in the event of the car
stopping in a special stage, must be placed in a conspicuous position by a member of the
crew at least 50 meters before the car’s position, in order to warn following drivers. Any
crew failing to comply may be subject to a penalty at the discretion of the stewards.
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