GENERAL PRESCRIPTIONS APPLYING TO ALL FIA RALLY CHAMPIONSHIPS, TROPHIES, CHALLENGES OR CUPS.
The purpose of the present General Prescriptions (the Prescriptions) is to establish the framework of regulations applicable to the organisation of qualifying rallies for the FIA Championships.
The Prescriptions detail, complete, and in places clarify, the general conditions described in the Regulations for FIA International Championships (cf. FIA Yearbook of Automobile Sport) under the headings:.

* International Sporting Code and its Appendices (the Code).
* FIA World Rally Championship.
* FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers.
* FIA World Cup for Drivers of Production Cars.
* FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers.
* FIA Super 1600 Championship.
* FIA Teams Cup.
* FIA European Rally Championship.
* FIA European Rally Championship for Drivers.
* FIA European Rally Championship for Makes.
* FIA European Rally Cup for Drivers.
* Regional European Rally Cups.
* FIA African Rally Championship.
* FIA Middle East Rally Championship.
* FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship.
* FIA Asian Zone Rally Championship.

Only the FIA may grant waivers to the Prescriptions and to the above-mentioned Regulations.
I.
DEFINITIONS
1.1.
Rally of the first category (Sporting event).
Road event with an imposed averagespeed, which is run entirely or partly on roads open to normal traffic.
a rally consists of a single itinerary, which must be followed by all cars, or of several itineraries converging on the same rallying-point fixed beforehand, and then followed by a single itinerary.
The route may include one or several special stages (or competitive sections for the African Championship), as well as road sections.
1.2.
Leg.
Each part of the rally, separated by a fixed minimum stopping time.
1.3.
Special Stage.
Timed speed tests on roads closed for the rally.
1. 4.
Competitive Section (African continent only).
Timed speed tests on roads not closed for the rally.
1.5.
Road Section.
The itineraries between two consecutive time controls are called road sections.
1.6.
Section.
All the parts of a rally between:.
-the start and the first regrouping halt.
-two successive regrouping halts.
-the last regrouping halt and the finish of the leg or the rally.

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1. 7.
Regrouping.
A stop scheduled by the Organisers under parcferm conditions that has a Time Control at the entrance and exit to enable the schedule to be followed on the one hand, and on the other, to regroup the cars still in the rally. The stopping time may vary from crew to crew.
1.8.
Neutralisation.
Time during which the crews are stopped by the Organisers for whatever reason.
1.9.
ParcFerm.
Area in which no repairs or outside assistance is possible, except in the cases expressly provided for by the International Championship regulations and by the supplementary regulations of the rally.
1.10.
Bulletin.
Official written communication which is an integral part of the supplementary regulations of the rally and intended to modify, clarify or complete the latter.
The bulletins must be numbered and dated. The entrants (or crew members) must confirm receipt thereof by signature.
The bulletins are issued:.
-by the Organisers, up to the commencement of scrutineering.
They will be submitted for the approval of the FIA, except with regard to modifications to the itinerary or to the reconnaissance programme.
-by the stewards of the meeting (the Stewards) throughout the competition except with regard to modifications to the itinerary for which bulletins may be issued by the clerk of the course.
1.11.
Time Card.
Card intended for the stamps and entry of times recorded at the different control points scheduled on the itinerary.
1.12.
Competitor/Entrant Physical or legal entity.
1.13.
Crew.
A crew is made up of two persons on board each car. The two members of the crew will be nominated as driver and co-driver. Both members of the crew may drive during the rally, and each one must possess FIA driver's competition licence for the current year, which is valid for the event.
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Duration of a rally Any rally starts with the administrative checking and/or scrutineering (including, if applicable, checks on the spare parts of the car) and ends upon the expiry of one of the following time limits, whichever is the later:.
-time limit for protests or appeals or the end of any hearing;.
-end of the administrative checking and post-event scrutineering carried out in accordance with the Code.
-end of the prize-giving.
II.
GENERAL CONDITIONS.
2.1.
Eligible cars.
2.1.1.
The following cars only may participate in FIA Championship rallies and must comply with the provisions of Appendix J:.
2.1.1.1.
Touring Cars (Group A), including World Rally Cars.
2.1.1.2.
World Rally Cars may take part in all the FIA Championships, on the following conditions:.
Only a manufacturer who certifies his full participation in the World Rally Championship may produce a World Rally Car in the same year.
Notwithstanding the above, for manufacturers who have never before been registered in the World Rally Championship, an exception may apply which permits them to contest a reduced number of World Championship rounds as follows:.
-In the first year of competition: at least 25 % of the World Rally Championship rallies.
-In the second year of competition: at least 50 % of the World Championship rallies.
-In the third year of competition: 100 % of the World Championship rallies.
The latest version of the World Rally Car must always be used for the cars entered and designated by the manufacturers in the World Championship rallies.

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A private competitor may use a World Rally Car on condition that it has been assembled and certified according to the manufacturer's instructions.
(this private competitor may use previous versions of the homologated car).
2.1.1.3.
Production Cars (Group N).
2.1.1.4.
Other cars as detailed in the Regional Championship regulations.
2.2.
Duration of legs -Speed restrictions.
2.2.1.
Except for the World Rally Championship, the maximum scheduled duration of a leg may under no circumstances exceed 18 hours driving time for any crew. A maximum total time of 3 hours for regrouping may be added to this total.
2.2.2.
This rule does not apply to concentrationruns.
2.2.3.
Except for the World Rally Championship, for legs of duration of less than 6 hours, the stopping time must be at least equal to the duration of the leg. For legs of which the duration is 6 hours or more, the minimum stopping time will be 6 hours.
2.2.4.
The average speed on road sections will be left to the organiser's discretion but must always comply with the laws of the country of the rally. This speed will be specified in the road book.
2. 3.
Qualification of a rally in an FIA Championship.
2.3.1.
A rally may qualify for an FIA Rally Championship only if it has been organised at least the year preceding its entry in the Championship and if it has been inspected by an FIA observer. A report will be drawn up by the FIA observer (or the two observers in the case of the World Championship) and studied by the Rally Commission with a view to a possible proposal to the World Motor Sport Council and the General Assembly of the FIA.
2.3.2.
Any rally for which the observation report is not satisfactory, or which has not complied with the regulations and the commitments undertaken at the time of its inclusion in the Championship, might not be accepted in the Championship the following year. Any rally shown by the report to have failed to comply with the regulations or to ensure a sufficient level of safety for the public and the crews might not be accepted the following year in the Championship concerned.
2.3.3.
Any FIA Championship rally which is cancelled will not be entered in the Championship the following year, except in a case of force majeure duly recognised as such by the FIA.
2.3.4.
Any rally which is a candidate for an FIA Regional Championship must conform to the General Prescriptions applicable to the FIA Rally Championships and to the Sporting Regulations of the Championship concerned. For a Regional Championship rally which is a candidate for the World Championship, the regulations of the Regional Championship concerned must be followed and not those of the World Championship, unless the FIA decides otherwise.
III.
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS.
3. 1.
Conditions of Publication.
3.1.1.
The supplementary regulations printed in A5 format must be in total conformity with all the specifications listed in:.
-the Code;.
-these Prescriptions;.
-the Specific Regulations of the Championship concerned;.
-all further regulations and interpretations published in the FIA Official Bulletin.
3.1.2.
The supplementary regulations that the Organisers wish to impose must explicitly mention all supplementary rules and conditions which must be in conformity with the regulatory texts.
3.1.3.
Two copies of the draft supplementary regulations must reach the FIA Secretariat at least 3 months before the start of the event, to obtain their approval. Within the four weeks following the receipt of the draft regulations, the FIA will inform the ASN of the organising country of any modifications to be made, and will issue a visa authorising their publication.
Two copies of the final supplementary regulations as published must be sent to the FIA Secretariat at least one month before the final closing date for entries. The various documents, and in particular the supplementary regulations and any bulletins, must be written in the language of the organising country and in English. If the Organisers so desire, they may also publish them in French or any other language.
3.1.4.
The title of the FIA Championship to which the rally belongs and the official logo attributed by the FIA to the Championship concerned must appear on the cover of the supplementary regulations of each FIA Championship rally as well as on the bulletins and on the first page of the unofficial and official results.
3.1.5.
The supplementary regulations must specify where and when the official results will be posted. In the event of the publication of the results being delayed, the new time of publication must be posted on the official notice board( s). The date and time of the Steward's first meeting must also be given.

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3. 2.
Amendments to the supplementary regulations -Bulletins.
3.2.1.
The provisions of the supplementary regulations may only be amended according to Articles 66 and 141 of the Code.
3.2.2.
Any amendment or any additional provision will be announced by dated and numbered bulletins, which will be an integral part of the supplementary regulations.
3.2.3.
These bulletins will be posted in the Secretariat, in the rally headquarters, and on the official notice board( s), and will also be directly communicated to the participants, who must acknowledge receipt by signature, unless this is materially impossible during the running of the rally.
3.2.4.
These bulletins shall be printed on yellow paper.
3. 3.
Application and interpretation of the regulations.
3.3.1.
The clerk of the course is charged with the application of these General Prescriptions, the applicable (Regional or World Rally Championship, etc.) regulations and the supplementary regulations during the running of the rally. He must inform the Stewards of any important incidents that have occurred requiring the application of the General Prescriptions, the relevant regulations or the supplementary regulations of the rally.
3.3.2.
Any protests lodged by a competitor will be sent to the Stewards for deliberation and decision (Art. 171 et seq. of the Code).
3.3.3.
Similarly, any case not provided for in the regulations will be studied by the Stewards who alone have the power to decide (Art. 141 of the Code).
3.3.4.
For all FIA Championship Rallies and candidate events, the official language must be either English or French. In the event of any dispute concerning the interpretation of the regulations, only the English text will be binding.
3.3.5.
The driver assumes the competitor's/entrant's responsibility when the latter is not on board the car during the rally.
3.3.6.
Any incorrect, fraudulent or unsporting action carried out by the competitor or members of the crew will be judged by the Stewards who may impose a penalty which can go as far as exclusion.

IV.
OFFICIALS.
4.1.
Stewards of the Meeting The Stewards of an FIA Championship rally shall always comprise three members. Two of these members of a different nationality from that of the organising country shall be appointed by the FIA (including the Chairman) and one by the ASN of the country organising the rally.
There must be a permanent suitable communication between the Stewards and the clerk of the course. At least one of the Stewards must be in the vicinity of the rally headquarters so that any decision can be made without delay.
4.2.
Observer.
4.2.1.
For all FIA Championship rallies, including candidate events, the FIA will appoint at least one observer.
4.2.2.
No FIA observer may also be a Steward of the same rally.
4.3.
Safety Delegate.
The FIA may appoint a safety delegate, who is specifically responsible for monitoring the safety of the public at the rally.
4.4.
Checking of the route and special stages by officials.
4.4.1.
As part of their duties, the FIA observer( s) and the Stewards have the discretion to check all technical and/or safety measures installed on the route and the special stages; they must comply with the following prescriptions:.
4.4.1.1.
They must display a distinctive emblem on the windscreen of their vehicle, which must be highly visible and recognisable. This will take the place of a pass, and will be supplied by the Organisers.
4.4.1.2.
Their entry onto the route of special stages must take place at the latest 30 minutes before the start time of the final road-closing car (car no. 0). The FIA safety delegate may have a later time for entry to the special stages.
4.4.1.3.
If car no. 0 catches up with them while on the route of a special stage, they must stop, park and wait for the course-closing car to pass before continuing.

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4.5.
Technical delegate.
For regional Championships, the FIA may appoint a technical delegate.
V.
ENTRIES.
5. 1.
Entry forms -Entries.
The closing date for entries must be no later than 12 days before the starting date of the rally. The list of entries as well as the starting order of the crews must be published and sent to the FIA at least 8 days before the start of the rally.
5.1.1.
Any FIA competition licence-holder wishing to take part in the rally must send the entry form duly completed to the Rally Secretariat (full address, telephone, fax number etc.),. before the closing date which will be specified in the supplementary regulations.
Details concerning the co-driver can be sent in up to a further date to be specified in the supplementary regulations.
If this application is sent by fax, the original must reach the organiser within 7 days following the close of entries.
5.1.2.
For foreign competitors/entrants, drivers and co-drivers authorisation must be given according to Article 70 of the Code.
5.1.3.
No amendments may be made to the entry form, except in the cases provided for in the present Prescriptions. However, the competitor/entrant may freely replace the car declared on the entry form with another from the same group and the same class, up to the moment of scrutineering.
5.1.4.
No change of competitor/entrant may be made after entries have closed. One member of the crew may be replaced with the agreement of:.
-the Organisers, before the start of the administrative checks.
-the Stewards, after the commencement of these checks and before the publication of the list of crews eligible to take the start.
Only the FIA can authorise the replacement of both crew members.
5.2.
Should it turn out, at the time of scrutineering, that a car does not correspond in its presentation to the group and/or class in which it was entered, this car may, upon the proposal of the scrutineers, be transferred to the appropriate group and/or class upon the decision of the Stewards.
5.3.
By the very fact of signing the entry form, the competitor/entrant and all the crew members submit themselves to the sporting jurisdictions specified in the Code and its Appendices, these Prescriptions, the Championship regulations and the supplementary regulations.
5.4.
The maximum number of entrants will be specified in the supplementary regulations.
5.5.
Entry fees.
5.5.1.
The entry fees will be specified in the supplementary regulations.
5.5.2.
The entry application will only be accepted if accompanied by the total entry fees or by a receipt issued by the competitor's ASN.
5.6.
Entry fees will be refunded in full:.
5.6.1.
To candidates whose entry has not been accepted.
5.6.2.
In the case of the rally not taking place.
5.7.
Entry fees may be partially refunded following such conditions as provided for in the supplementary regulations.

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VI.
INSURANCE.
6.1.
The supplementary regulations must give accurate details concerning insurance coverage including policies taken out by the Organisers or provided for the crews.
(description of the risks and sums which are covered). 6.2.
The insurance premium included in the entry fee must guarantee the competitor adequate cover for civil liability towards third parties. The insurance cover will come into effect from the start and will cease at the end of the rally or at the moment of retirement or exclusion.
6.3.
The service vehicles, even those bearing special plates issued by the Organisers, may never be considered as official participants in the rally. They are therefore not covered by the insurance policy of the rally and will remain the sole responsibility of their owners.
VII.
CREWS.
7.1.
In applying the regulations in accordance with the General Prescriptions, any retirement of one of the crew members will result in immediate exclusion by the clerk of the course. If a third party is admitted on board (except if this is to transport an injured person), the Stewards may exclude the car from the rally.
7.2.
The name of the driver and possibly of the co-driver together with their national flags must appear either on both front wings or on the rear side windows of the car. Any entrant failing to comply with this rule is subject to a cash penalty.
7.2.1.
When the driver's names appear on the rear side windows, the letters of the driver's name must be white, of a maximum height of 10 cm in upper and lower case Helvetica bold face. The letters of the co-driver's name must be the same size as those of the driver's name. The national flag of each crew member must appear adjacent to the name.
7.2.2.
In case of glass breakage, the cash penalty for not carrying the crew name is not applied.
VIII.
ITINERARY, ROAD BOOK, TIME CARD AND STANDARD DOCUMENTS.
8. 1.
Road book.
8.1.1.
All the crews will receive a road book containing a detailed description of the compulsory itinerary which has to be followed. Any deviation may result in the car being excluded at the end of the leg at the discretion of the Stewards. Crews must keep exactly to the itinerary set out in the road book, without leaving the designated road, or designated service area/park/zone unless the Stewards decide that there is a case of force majeure.
8.1.2.
In all cases the road book must be in conformity with the standard road book published in the FIA Rally Championship Regulations. It must be printed in A5 format and must have the OK /NOT OK sign in a minimum A4 format, folded and pasted, inside it.
8.2.
Intervals between start times (except for the World Championship).
8.2.1.
At the start of the rally and of each leg, the Organisers will schedule the starts of the competing cars at an interval of at least one minute.
8.2.2.
This interval must be and remain the same for all the competing cars, unless provision is made for different rules in the specific Regulations of a Championship or unless a specific waiver is granted by the FIA.
8.3.
Time Card.
8.3.1.
This card must allow for one page per road section and one page per special stage.
A separate set of time cards must be issued at least for each section of each leg. Where applicable, provision shall be made for stamps or signature at passage controls.
8.3.2.
Crews are obliged to have their passage recorded at all points mentioned on their time card and in the correct order. Any deviation will result in the application of the regulations by the clerk of the course and the crew will be excluded at the end of the leg.
8.3.3.
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8. 4.
Standard Documents.
For the World Rally Championship, the road book, time card, programme for the issuing of documents and the other Standard Documents must conform to the FIA Standard Documents as given in the FIA Standardised Documents (see Appendix VI). For the FIA Regional Championships, apart from the results format (which is strongly recommended) the format of all other Standard Documents must be adhered to.
IX.
RALLY PLATES AND COMPETITION NUMBERS.
9.1.
The Organisers will provide each crew with the following which must be affixed to their car in the stated manner :.
9.1.1.
1 set of rally plates, comprising:.
9.1.1.1.
for the front: one plate fitting into a rectangle 43 cm wide x 21.5 cm high.
9.1.1.2.
for the rear: a transparent sticker fitting into a rectangle 28 cm wide by 15 cm high. On these plates, a space 15 cm wide by 8 cm high will be reserved for the competition number.
9.1.2.
One set of two rectangular front door panels, 50 cm wide x 52 cm high.
9.1.3.
One rectangular panel of the same dimensions (50 x 52) placed on the roof with the top towards the front of the car (for the World Rally Championship only).
9.1.4.
The competition numbers (5 cm wide and 28 cm high) must appear on these panels in black on a white background 50 cm wide x 38 cm high.
X.
ADVERTISING.
10.1.
Competitors are allowed to affix any kind of advertising to their cars, provided that:.
it is authorised by the national laws and the FIA regulations,.
it is not likely to give offence,.
it is not political or religious in nature,.
it does not encroach upon the spaces reserved for plates and competition numbers,.
it does not interfere with the crew's vision through the windows.
10.2.
The advertising spaces situated immediately above or immediately below the competition numbers, as well as other suitable spaces on the rally plates, are reserved for the Organisers' advertising.
Such advertising is obligatory and may not be refused by the competitors/entrants. On the competition number panels the advertising must fit into an area of the same width (50 cm) and 14 cm high (or 2 x 7 cm high), situated above and/or below the numbers. The text of this advertising must normally be clearly indicated in the supplementary regulations, or at the latest one month before the start of the rally in an official bulletin.

10.3.
Any other advertising proposed by the Organisers can only be optional. Its refusal cannot incur entry fees greater than twice the amount of the entry fees fixed with optional advertising and this additional charge will be limited to a maximum of 3000 US $.
10.4.
Competitors who accept the Organisers' optional advertising must reserve spaces for it, as specified in an appendix to the supplementary regulations of the rally.
10.5.
No additional fee for optional advertising referring to a make of automobile, tyres, fuel or lubricant can be imposed on a competitor/entrant if the competitor/entrant refuses such advertising.
10.6.
All the letters of the name of the event sponsor must be, at most, of the same height and stroke thickness as those of the name of the rally.

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XI.
TRAFFIC.
11.1.
Throughout the rally, the crews must strictly observe the traffic laws of the countries crossed. Any crew which does not comply with these traffic laws shall be subject to the penalties set out below:.
11.1.1.
First infringement : a cash penalty.
11.1.2.
Second infringement :. a 5-minute time penalty.
11.1.3.
Third infringement : exclusion.
11.2.
In the case of an infringement of the traffic laws committed by a crew participating in the rally, the policemen or officials having noted the infringement must inform the offender thereof, in the same way as for normal road users.
11.3.
Should the police decide against stopping the driver in the wrong, they may request the application of the penalties set out in the supplementary regulations of the rally, subject to the following:.
11.3.1.
that the notification of the infringement is made through official channels and in writing, before the posting of the classification at the end of the leg;.
11.3.2.
that the statements are sufficiently detailed for the identity of the offending driver to be established beyond all doubt, and that the place and time of the offence are precise;.
11.3.3.
that the facts are not open to various interpretations.
11.4.
It is forbidden, to tow or transport the cars, or to have them pushed, except to bring them back onto the road or to clear the road. Any infringement may result in a penalty at the discretion of the Stewards which may go as far as exclusion.
11.5.
Similarly, crews are forbidden under pain of a penalty imposed under Articles 141 and 152 of the Code:.
11.5.1.
to deliberately block the passage of competing cars, or to prevent them from overtaking;.
11.5.2.
to behave in an unsporting manner.
XII.
SERVICING - REFUELLING - REPAIRS.
12.1.
Servicing - General conditions.
12.1.1.
Service shall be defined as unrestricted work on a competing car except where limited in the present Article 12 and Article 12.2.
12.1.2.
Throughout the rally, servicing of a competing car may be carried out only in service parks. However, the crew, using solely the equipment on board and with no external physical assistance, may perform service on the car at any time, other than where this is specifically prohibited.
12.1.3.
Any infringement concerning servicing or any action defined as "Prohibited Service" (see 12.2) noted by the rally officials may entail the application of Articles 152/153 of the Sporting Code by the Stewards. Depending on the gravity of the offence, other sanctions may be applied by the World Motor Sport Council.
12.1.4.
Cars may be equipped with an electronic device which will make it possible to check that prohibited servicing has not been carried out on the car.
12.1.5.
When necessary as part of service (i. e. changing a fuel tank or pump), emptying and/or refilling is permitted in a service park provided that:.
I) the work is carried out under the supervision of a marshal,.
II) no other work is carried out on the car during the emptying and/or refilling operation,.
III) a suitable safety perimeter is established around the car,.
IV) two fire marshals are present with fire extinguishers suitable for use on flammable liquids,.
V) only sufficient fuel is added to reach the next refuel zone.
12. 2.
Definition of Prohibited Service.
12.2.1.
The use or receipt by the crew of any manufactured materials (solid or liquid), spare parts, tools or equipment other than those carried in the competing car.

12.2.2.
Except in service parks or where specifically permitted by means of a Bulletin, on road sections the presence of team personnel or any team conveyance (including helicopters) within one kilometre of its competing car except:.
-In special stages (from the yellow sign at the beginning of the Time Control to the stop sign at the end of the Special Stage).
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-Whilst transporting the crew(s) to or from the parc ferm.
-Solely for the purpose of transporting an extra battery to the parc ferm.
-Where competing cars following the route as prescribed in the road book are required to use the same road( s) at the same time as team personnel following the service vehicle route as prescribed in the service book, provided that they do not stop at the same location at the same time.
-At points specifically designated solely for the exchange of gravel or ice notes. These points must be listed as (information) and posted on the official notice board.
12.2.3.
The deviation of a rally car from the route of the rally.

12.2.4.
The crew, using solely the equipment on board and with no external physical assistance, may perform service on the car at any time, other than where this is specifically prohibited.
12.3.
Service Parks.
12.3.1.
Service parks will be established in accordance with the following table:.

Type.

Time permitted In the park.
Number of parks per leg.
Max SS distance between parks.
Tyre changes.
Remarks.

I.
20'or 45'.
Maximum 5.
60 km.
Yes.
45' only at end of legs 1 & 2 20' at end of rally.

II.
20'.
1.
-.
Yes.
Before 1st SS of each day.

III.
10'.
Unlimited.
-.
No.


12.3.2.
Service parks shall be indicated in the rally itinerary with a Time Control at the entrance and exit. (The 25 m distance referred to in Appendix 1 shall be reduced to 5 m).
12.3.3.
The speed of cars in the service parks may not exceed 30 kph; failure to comply with this limit shall result in a penalty applied by the Stewards.
12.4.
Vehicles allowed in the service parks.
12.4.1.
Two service vehicles per competing car starting the rally may provide service throughout the rally. These vehicles must be clearly identified by means of "Service" plates issued by the Organisers and affixed in the locations specified.
12.4.2.
Other team vehicles must be identified by means of "Auxiliary" plates issued by the Organisers.
12.4.3.
Where space permits, "Auxiliary" vehicles may be permitted to park next to their service vehicles admitted to the parks under Article (12.4.1) at the discretion of the Organisers.
12.4.4.
Where there is insufficient space to conform to (12.4.3),
the Organisers shall provide parking areas defined for auxiliary vehicles in the immediate vicinity of the service park.
12.5.
Tyre changes and modifications.
12.5.1.
For all competitors, tyre changes may only be carried out in Type I or Type II service parks.
12.5.2.
Except in the service parks, the crew is not permitted to intentionally modify the design or the number of studs on the tyres on or in the car, even by means of the equipment on board.

12.5.3.
Any infringement may result in the exclusion of the crew involved by the Stewards.
12.6.
Refuelling.
12.6.1.
Competitors may only refuel in the refuel zones designated by the Organisers in the road book except as detailed under Article (12.1.5).
12.6.2.
These refuel zones will be established immediately after the exit from the service parks. Their entry/exit shall be marked by a blue fuel can symbol.
12.6.3.
Any action inside a refuelling zone not directly involved in the refuelling of the competing vehicle is prohibited.
12.6.4.
In all refuelling zones, a 5 kph speed limit will apply.
12.6.5.
It is recommended that mechanics wear fire-resistant clothing.
12.6.6.
The responsibility for refuelling is incumbent on the competitor alone.
12.6.7.
Engines must be switched off throughout the refuelling operation.

12.6.8.
It is recommended that the crew remains outside the car during refuelling; however, should they remain inside, the safety belts must be unfastened.

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12.6.9.
In the event of a breakdown, the car concerned may be pushed out of the zone without incurring a penalty. An external battery may be used immediately after the exit of the zone.
12. 7.
Changes of mechanical parts. -General conditions.
Only one turbo change per leg, per car, is authorised. This change must be carried out in a service park and the turbo may be transported in the service vehicles; or outside the service park, by the crew alone, but the turbo must be transported on board the competition car. Any breach of this rule will result in the competitor being excluded from the rally by the Stewards.
12. 8.
Conditions for limitation on the use of spare parts.
A limitation on the use of the following spare parts is introduced in FIA Championship rallies.
12.8.1.
Turbocharger and compressor (hereinafter referred to as "Compressor").
12.8.1.1.
The current regulations concerning the air restrictor and the marking (Articles 254-6.1 and 255-5.1.8.3 of Appendix J) remain applicable.
12.8.1.2.
The checking of the car's Compressor and of a maximum number of spare Compressors allowed (one for each leg) is compulsory.

12.8.1.3.
The Compressors will be marked with the number of the car (e. g. car No1 = Compressor No1A + spares 1B, 1C and 1D) and will be allocated exclusively to that car.
12.8.1.4.
If the competitor does not make use of the possibility of changing the Compressor on each leg, the number of spare Compressors which may be used is automatically reduced.
Example: Car No1 -Compressor No1A-3 legs.
Spare Compressors 1B, 1C, 1D.
If no change is carried out on the 1st day, the use of one of the spare Compressors is not permitted.
12.8.1.5.
Once the change has been carried out, the Compressor which has been replaced by the one carried in the competing car will be reinstalled on board the car or in a service vehicle, in which it must be transported until the end of the leg (parc ferm) where the scrutineers can check it. The competitor may then install in its place the spare Compressor (if any) for the next leg.
12.8.1.6.
In the course of one and the same leg, a Compressor which has been replaced may be used again on the same car. Example:.
Car No1 first leg:. Compressors 1A and 1B A may be used indiscriminately.
12.8.1.7.
All the Compressors which have been used will remain sealed until the scrutineers can check their conformity.
12.8.1.8.
The above rules are also compulsory for all cars whose Compressors are not equipped with an air restrictor. In this case, the Compressors must be marked only for the purpose of counting them.
12.9.
Gearboxes and differentials.
12.9.1.
For each car, between the gearbox and the series of differentials installed in the car (front and/or central and/or rear), only one spare gearbox and one series of spare differentials may be used in each rally.
12.9.2.
At pre-rally scrutineering the competitors are obliged to have the gearbox /differential( s) installed on the car marked, as well as the spares. This marking should normally be carried out at the same time. The parts will be identified by the car's competition number (e. g. Car No 1 -gearbox No 1, spare gearbox No 1R).
12.9.3.
The seals and markings will be carried out in accordance with the specifications published by the FIA for the different models of cars.
12.9.4.
a). The gearboxes and differentials other than the rear differentials may be in any service, provided that the clerk of the course or the scrutineers have been informed beforehand of the intention to do so.
b). Controls may be carried out by the scrutineers in order to check that the regulations are respected.
12.9.5.
On condition that the seals and markings of a dismounted gearbox/differential( s) remain intact, the parts may subsequently be reused in accordance with the conditions set out above.
12.9.6.
Under all circumstances, the markings/seals must remain intact throughout the duration of the rally, and the scrutineers may at any time ask the competitors for a control and may, at the end of the rally, dismount the parts in order to check their conformity.
12.9.7.
The FIA technical delegate will seal/mark all the cars of the FIA seeded drivers. The application of the rule to the other cars entered in the event is left to the discretion of the Organisers, in agreement with the FIA.
12.9.8.
Reminder: the seals/markings are carried out in such a way as to allow the competitors to replace the clutch and possible accessories.

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XIII.
TYRES.
13. 1.
Banning of slick tyres.
The use of slick tyres is prohibited in all the rallies of the FIA Championships. The rules governing the use of tyres, included in Appendix V, must be strictly respected.
13. 2.
Studded tyres.
13.2.1.
For studded tyres, no restrictions are set on the tyres themselves, the number of tyres and the rubber composing them.
13.2.2.
However, studs must comply with the regulations in force in each country crossed. Organisers are obliged to state the regulations in force in the supplementary regulations of the rally.
13. 3.
Control of studded tyres.
The method used for checking studs must be specified in the supplementary regulations of the rally.
XIV.
RECONNAISSANCE.
14.1.
One or more of the following three rules for reconnaissance apply and are specified in the supplementary regulations:.
14.1.1.
Reconnaissance forbidden either by the authorities or by the owners of the land (military authorities, Forestry Commission, private owners):.
The Organisers must give the crews the opportunity of acquainting themselves with the itinerary by covering it (at a time fixed in advance and of which both the public and the competitors have been informed), in normally registered cars while respecting the Road Traffic Laws.
14.1.2.
Reconnaissance likely to cause disturbance (disturbances in residential areas, the inconveniencing or endangering of other road users, etc.): Reconnaissance, restricted in both duration and number of passes, must be organised.
14.1.3.
Free reconnaissance in areas where the environment is not likely to be disturbed, or where legislation allows it.
14.2.
Reconnaissance.
Organisers who decide to include in their supplementary regulations a text on reconnaissance must allow the possibility of using reconnaissance cars conforming to Article (14.3) below.
14.3.
Reconnaissance cars.
14.3.1.
Series production car.
14.3.2.
The car must be painted in a single colour, with no advertising, stickers, etc.
14.3.3.
The engine shall be a series production engine (complying with the Group N regulations).
14.3.4.
The gearbox shall be a series production gearbox (complying with the Group N regulations).
14.3.5.
The exhaust shall be a series production exhaust with a maximum noise level within the permitted legal tolerances of the organising country.
14.3.6.
Suspensions shall comply with the Group N regulations.
14.3.7.
Underbody protection is authorised (complying with the Group N regulations).
14.3.8.
The fitting of a steel safety rollbar complying with Articles (253-8.1 to 8.4) of Appendix J is authorised.
14.3.9.
Safety harnesses in colours similar to those of the interior of the car are authorised.
14.3.10.
Bucket seats in colours similar to those of the interior of the car are authorised.
14.3.11.
Two additional road-homologated headlamps are authorised.

14.3.12.
The rims are free within the limits of Appendix J, Group N, and shall be fitted with:.
14.3.13.
Road-homologated series production tyres for asphalt.
14.3.14.
Free tyres for dirt.
14.3.15.
The crew may use a "light" intercommunication system (without helmets).
XV.
SCRUTINEERING -ADMINISTRATIVE CHECKS.
15.1.
Scrutineering before the start and during the rally.
15.1.1.
All crews and cars taking part in the rally must arrive at scrutineering (and/or administrative checks) in accordance with the given timetable.
15.1.2.
Any crew reporting to the scrutineering area (and/or administrative checks) outside the time limits prescribed in the supplementary regulations of the rally will not be allowed to start, except in a case of force majeure duly recognised as such by the Stewards.

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15.1.3.
The crew must show the car's homologation form as well as any appendices to this form. If these are not submitted, the Stewards may pronounce a penalty which may go as far as refusal to allow the car to start.
15.1.4.
After scrutineering, if a car is found not to comply with technical and/or safety regulations, the Stewards may set a deadline before which the car must be made to comply.
15.1.5.
Any car which does not comply may be refused the start by the Stewards based on the report presented by the scrutineers.
15.1.6.
The checks carried out before the start will be of a completely general nature (checking of licences, make and model of car, apparent conformity of the car with the group in which it is entered, essential safety items, conformity of the car with the National Road Traffic Laws, etc.).
15.1.7.
This shall include:.
15.1.7.1.
Identification of the crew. Each member must have with him two recent identity photos (4 x 4 cm).
15.1.7.2.
Identification of the car, the chassis and cylinder block, any of which may be marked at any time.
15.1.8.
Additional checking, of the crew members as well as of the car, may be carried out at any time during the rally. The competitor is responsible for the technical conformity of his car throughout the duration of the rally, under penalty of exclusion to be pronounced by the clerk of the course.
15.1.9.
Should identification marks (see Article 15.1.7) be affixed, it is the responsibility of the crew alone to see that these are preserved intact until the end of the rally. Should they be missing, the clerk of the course will exclude the car from the rally. It is also the responsibility of the crew to see to it that any part of the car, which has been handled during checking, is reinstalled correctly.
15.1.10.
Any fraud discovered, and in particular identification marks presented as original and untouched which have been tampered with, will result in the exclusion by the clerk of the course of the crew, as well as of any other competitor or crew who has helped or been involved in the carrying out of the infringement. This will not prejudice any demands which may additionally be made to the competitor's or accomplice's ASN concerning the imposition of heavier sanctions. Additionally, the Stewards may apply Article 152 of the Code if they deem it necessary.
15.2.
Final Control.
15.2.1.
As soon as each crew arrives it must drive its car to the parc ferm.
A brief check shall be carried out there to verify:.
15.2.1.1.
Its conformity with the car submitted at initial scrutineering.
15.2.1.2.
If there is cause to impose any of the penalties provided for.
15.2.2.
The absence of one of the identification marks, as per Article (15.1.7), shall result in exclusion.
15.2.3.
Thorough scrutineering, involving the dismantling of the cars and/or as detailed in Article (15.2.5), may be carried out at the absolute discretion of the Stewards ex officio or following a protest or upon the recommendation of the clerk of the course.
15.2.4.
Should the above-mentioned dismantling be the result of a protest, a deposit (the amount of which shall be specified in the supplementary regulations), to be paid in advance and covering all the costs incurred by the operation, shall be demanded from the claimant. If the protest is upheld, the deposit shall be reimbursed to the claimant, and charged to the defaulting competitor.
15.2.5.
End-of-rally scrutineering will concern at least the following components:.
-suspension.
-brakes.
-transmission.
-the conformity of the chassis/body shell.
-the restrictor and turbocharger if one exists.
The minimum number of cars to be scrutineered will be the first two cars of different makes in the general classification, the car classified first in Group A or N, the car classified first in the FIA Super 1600 Championship, if not included in the aforementioned, and possibly the car classified first in the promotion category.

XVI.
START AND RESTART.
Before the start and before any restarts, the Organisers may assemble all the competing cars in a starting area, on the conditions given in the supplementary regulations. In this case, the penalties (exclusively pecuniary) for late arrival in the start area shall be specified in the supplementary regulations.
16.1.
Crews may enter the start parc ferm 10 minutes before their start time.
16.2.
The target starting time will appear on each crew's time card.

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16.3.
Any late arrival,.
ascribable to the crew, at the start of the rally or of a leg or road section, shall be penalised by 10 seconds for every minute or fraction of a minute late. Any crew reporting more than 15 minutes late shall not be allowed to start.
16.4.
Since the crews have 15 minutes within which to report at the start of the rally, of a leg or of a road section, if they report within these 15 minutes the actual starting time shall be entered on the time card.
16.5.
The starting order, as detailed in the relevant Championship regulations, will then remain unchanged until at least 10 % of the total distance of the special stages has been completed.
16.6.
The starting order for the subsequent legs will then be determined according to the provisional classification established at the end of the previous leg and will be posted at the time specified in the programme of the supplementary regulations.
XVII.
TIME CARD.
17.1.
At the start of the rally, each crew is given a time card on which the time allowed to cover the distance between two consecutive time controls shall appear. This card has to be handed in at the finish control of one section and replaced with a new one before the start of the next section. Several time cards may be issued together, bound in the form of a book, covering a section or leg of the rally. Each crew is solely responsible for its time card. The crew alone is responsible for submitting the time card at the different controls and for the accuracy of the entries. The crew is responsible for any entries made on the time card. Therefore, it is up to the crew to submit its time card to the marshals at the correct time, and to check that the time is correctly entered. Hours and minutes must always be shown thus: 00.01 -24.00, only the minutes which have elapsed will be counted. Throughout the rally, the official time is that specified in the supplementary regulations.

17.2.
The time card must be available for inspection on demand, especially at the controls where it must be presented personally by a member of the crew for stamping and entry of times recorded.

17.3.
Any correction or amendment made to the time card will result in exclusion by the clerk of the course, unless the appropriate marshal has approved such correction or amendment.
17.4.
The absence of a stamp or signature from any passage control, the absence of a time entry at a time control, or the failure to hand in the time card at each control (time, passage or regrouping) or at the finish, will result in the exclusion of the crew concerned by the clerk of the course.
17.5.
The appropriate marshal is the only person allowed to enter the time on the time card, by hand or by means of a printout device.

17.6.
Any divergence between the times entered on the crew's time card and those entered on the official documents of the rally will form the subject of an inquiry by the Stewards, who will deliver a final judgement.
XVIII.
PROCEDURE FOR THE FUNCTIONING OF CONTROLS.
18.1.
General provisions.
18.1.1.
All controls, i. e. passage and time controls, start and finish of special stages, regrouping and neutralisation control areas, are indicated by means of FIA approved standardised signs.
18.1.2.
A warning sign on a yellow background marks the beginning of the control area. At a distance of no less than 25 m, an identical sign on a red background indicates the position of the control. The end of the control area, approximately 25 m further on, is indicated by a final sign on a beige background with three black transversal stripes.
18.1.3.
All control areas (i. e. all the areas between the first yellow warning signal and the final beige sign with three transversal stripes) are considered as parcs ferm (see Article 20.1.2) and no repairs or assistance may take place within the control area.
18.1.4.
The stopping time within any control area must not exceed the time necessary for carrying out control operations.
18.1.5.
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18.1.6 .
The marshals may not give them any information on this target check-in time.
18.1.7.
Controls shall be ready to function 15 minutes before the target time for the passage of the first competing car.
18.1.8 .
Unless the clerk of the course decides otherwise, they will cease to operate 15 minutes after the target time for the arrival of the last competing car, plus exclusion time.
18.1.9 .
Crews are obliged to follow the instructions of the marshal in charge of any control.
Failure to do so will result in a penalty which may go as far as exclusion, at the discretion of the Stewards.
18. 2.
Signage of controls.
18.2.1.
The signs which appear in Appendix I must be used.
18.2.2.
All controls, i. e. time controls, passage controls, starting and finishing controls of special stages and stop points, are indicated by means of standardised signs complying with the drawings in Appendix I.
18.2.3.
The signage of the control area is carried out by means of three signs as described hereafter: (see Appendix I). N. B. If need be, the signs on a yellow background can be made more conspicuous by the addition of a yellow flag, and the signs on a red background, by a red flag.
18.2.4.
Time Control.
18.2.4.1.
Sign N- 1 on a board with a yellow background indicates the beginning of the control area.
18.2.4.2.
The location of the control itself is indicated by sign N- 1 on a red background, the end of the control area being indicated by sign N- 5 (beige background).
18.2.5 .
Passage Control Signs will be displayed in the same manner as at time controls, except that the sign used will be N- 2 at the beginning of the control area and at the control, with sign N- 5 to indicate the end of the control area.
18.2.6.
Special Stage.
18.2.6.1.
The starting point is indicated by means of a sign N- 3 on a red background.
18.2.6.2.
Sign N- 4 on a yellow background precedes the finish.
Sign N- 4 on a red background indicates the finishing line, where times will be taken.
18.2.6.3.
A "STOP" sign on a red background is placed approx.
100 to 300 m further on.
18.3.
Control area All control officials must be identifiable.
At each control, the chief must wear a distinctive tabard in order to be immediately identifiable.
18.4.
Passage Controls At these controls, identified by the signs shown in Appendix 1, the marshals must simply stamp and/or sign the time card as soon as it is handed in by the crew, without mentioning the time of passage.
18.5.
Time Controls At these controls, the marshals shall mark on the time card the time at which the card was handed in.
Timing will be recorded to the complete minute.
18.6.
Check-in procedure.
18.6.1.
The check-in procedure begins at the moment the car passes the time control area entry sign.
18.6.2.
Between the area entry sign and the control, the crew is forbidden to stop for any reason or to drive at an abnormally slow speed.
18.6.3.
The actual timing and entry of the time on the time card can only be carried out if the two crew members and the car are in the control area and within the immediate vicinity of the control table.
18.6.4.
The check-in time corresponds to the exact moment at which one of the crew members hands the time card to the appropriate marshal.
18.6.5.
Then, either by hand or by means of a print-out device, the appropriate marshal marks on the card the actual time at which the card was handed in, and nothing else.
18.6.6.
The target check-in time is the time obtained by adding the time allowed to complete the road section to the start time for this section, these times being expressed to the minute.
18.6.7.
The crew will not incur any penalty for checking in before time if the car enters the control area during the target check-in minute or the minute preceding it.
18.6.8.
The crew does not incur any penalty for lateness if the act of handing the card to the appropriate marshal takes place during the target check-in minute.
18.6.9.
Example:
A crew, which is supposed to check in at a control at 18h58',shall be considered on time if the check-in takes place between 18h58'00" and 18h58'59".
Any difference between the actual check-in time and the target check-in time shall be penalised as follows:
a) for late arrival:
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b) for early arrival:
1 minute per minute or fraction of a minute.
18.6.10.
At the discretion of the clerk of the course, a crew, which has been penalised for early arrival, may be neutralised for the amount of time necessary for it to leave at the time originally envisaged.
18.6.11.
At the time controls at the end of a leg, of a section, of a regrouping, or at the end of the event, the Organisers may authorise the crews to check in in advance without incurring any penalty, provided that this clause has been stated in the supplementary regulations of the rally or is indicated in a later bulletin.
However, the time entered on the time card is the scheduled time of the rally, not the actual time.
18.6.12.
Lastly, if it is found that a crew has not observed the rules for the check-in procedure as defined above (and especially by entering the control area more than a minute before the actual check-in time), the chief marshal at the control must make this the subject of a written report to be sent immediately by the clerk of the course to the Stewards, who will impose any appropriate sanction.
18. 7.
Time of Leaving Controls.
18.7.1.
If the next road section does not start with a special stage, the check-in time entered on the time card shall constitute both the arrival time at the end of the road section and the starting time of the following one.
18.7.2.
However, when a time control is followed by a start control for a special stage, the following procedure shall be applied:
a) These two controls shall be included in a single control area (see Articles 18.1.3 and 21.1.2), the signs of which shall be laid out as follows:
a1) Yellow warning sign showing a clock face (beginning of area).
a2) Red sign showing a clock face (time control) at a distance of approximately 25 m.
a3) Red sign showing a flag (start of the special stage) at a distance of 50 to 200 m.
a4) Finally, end of control sign (3 transversal stripes on a beige background) 25 m further on.
b) At the time control at the finish of a road section, the appropriate marshal will enter on the time card on the one hand the check-in time of the crew and on the other, its provisional starting time for the following road section.
There must be a 3-minute gap to allow the crew to prepare for the start.
Furthermore, in the case of a flat tyre the crew concerned will be allocated a maximum of 5 minutes extra.
The starting time which will then be assigned to this crew after repairs must respect the interval between it and the preceding crew, to which its classification or its priority give it the right (see Article 19.15).
If two or more crews check in on the same minute at a Time Control immediately prior to the start of a Special Stage, their provisional start times for that Special Stage shall be in the order of their relative arrival times at the preceding Time Control.
If the arrival times at the preceding Time Control are the same, then the times at the Time Control previous to that one will be taken into account and so on.
c) Immediately after checking in at the time control, the competing car is driven to the control for the start of the special stage.
The marshal in charge of this control enters the time foreseen for the start of the stage on the stage sheet, which normally corresponds to the provisional starting time for the road section.
He will then start the crew according to the procedure laid down in these Prescriptions (see Article 19.4).
d) If following an incident a divergence between the two entries exists, the starting time of the special stage is binding, unless the Stewards decide otherwise.
18.8.
Exclusion Crews are bound, under pain of exclusion, to check in at all times in the correct sequence and in the direction of the rally route. It is also prohibited to re-enter the control area.
18.8.1.
Any lateness exceeding 15 minutes on the target time between two time controls, or a lateness exceeding 30 minutes at the end of each section and/or leg of the rally, or a total lateness for the whole of the rally of more than 60 minutes will result in the exclusion of the crew by the clerk of the course.
In calculating such exclusion, the actual time and not the penalty time (10 seconds per minute) applies.
18.8.2.
Early arrival shall under no circumstances permit crews to reduce the lateness counting towards exclusion. However, penalties for early arrival at a time control are not taken into consideration when calculating the time counting towards exclusion for exceeding the maximum lateness.
Examples: Road Section A :
Start 12h00 -target time 1h00 -check-in time 13h10 Penalty for late arrival = 10 x 10 seconds = 1 min. 40 seconds Lateness counting toward exclusion = 10 mins.
Road Section B :
Target time 1h30 -check-in time 14h20
Penalty for early arrival = 20 mins.
Lateness counting towards exclusion = 10 mins.
(not compounded) Road Section C :
Target time 2h00 -check-in 16h30

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40 seconds Lateness counting towards exclusion = 10 additional mins.
TOTAL ROAD SECTIONS A + B + C Total penalties (for late and early arrivals): 1 min.
40 seconds + 20 mins. + 1 min. 40 seconds = 23 mins.
20 seconds.
Total lateness counting towards exclusion: 10 + 10 = 20 mins.
18.8.3.
The Stewards, upon the proposal of the clerk of the course may increase the exclusion time at any point.
The crews concerned shall be informed of this decision as soon as possible.
18.8.4.
Exclusion for exceeding the maximum permitted lateness may only be announced at the end of a section or at the end of a leg.
18. 9.
Regrouping Controls.
18.9.1.
Regrouping areas may be set up along the route.
Their entry and exit controls are subject to the general rules governing the controls (see Articles 18.1, 18.2 and 18.3).
Inside a regrouping area, the engines may be started by means of an external battery.
This battery must not then be taken on board the car.
18.9.2.
The purpose of these regrouping areas will be to reduce the intervals, which may have occurred between competing cars as a result of late arrivals and/or retirements.
Thus, the starting time from the regrouping control and not its duration must be taken into account.
18.9.3.
Example:
120 cars at the start of the rally.
First regrouping of 4 hours.
Starting time from the regrouping control: 12h01.
18.9.3. a .
Target time for the arrival of car N- 1 at the regrouping control 8h01.
Target time for the arrival of car N- 120 at the regrouping control 10h00.
18.9.3. b.
Actual arrival time of car N- 1 at the regrouping control 8h45.
Actual arrival time of car N- 120 at the regrouping control 11h50.
(60 cars have retired during this part of the rally).
18.9.3. c.
Starting time of car N- 1 12h01.
Starting time of car N- 120 13h00.
The respective length of stopping time shall therefore have been:
-3h16 for car N- 1.
-1h10 for car N° 120.
18.9.4 .
On their arrival at these regrouping controls, the crews will hand the appropriate marshal their time card book.
The crews will receive instructions on their starting time.
They must then drive their car immediately and directly to the parc ferme(XX).
Engines must be stopped.
The Organisers may give them a new set of time cards either at the entrance or at the exit of the parc ferme.
18.9.5.
After regrouping the starting order should follow, as far as possible, the general classification drawn up on arrival at the regrouping area.
Otherwise, cars should start in the order in which they started the previous section.
In no case can the times set during special stages alone be taken into consideration when establishing the general classification which must include road penalties as well as any other penalties expressed in time.
XIX.
SPECIAL STAGES.
19.1.
Special stages are speed tests on roads closed for the rally.
For special stages and competitive sections, timing will be to the second, except in the World Championship in which the timing will be to the tenth of a second.
However, timing to the tenth of a second is permitted for rallies counting towards Championships other than the World Championship.
19.2.
During the special stages, the crew must wear approved crash helmets and safety belts when in the car, under pain of exclusion.
19.3.
Crews are forbidden to drive in the opposite direction to that of the special stage, under pain of exclusion to be pronounced by the clerk of the course.
19.4.
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Any car not able to start at this point in the 20 seconds following the signal to do so is excluded and the car is immediately removed to a safe place.
19.5.
Starts of special stages will be given as follows:
19.5.1.
When the car with its crew on board has stopped in front of the starting control, the marshal will enter the time scheduled for the start of the car in question on the special stage time card (hour and minute).
He will hand this document back to the crew and will count down aloud:
30" -15" -10" and the last five seconds one by one.
Alternatively, this method may be replaced by an electronic countdown system, counting down by seconds and clearly visible to the crew from the start position.
This system may be electronically coupled to a start line detection device that records any situation where a car leaves the start line ahead of the correct signal.
This system may also be synchronised with a starting lights system of which the description and regulations must be included in the supplementary regulations of the rally.
19.5.2.
When the last five seconds have elapsed, the starting signal shall be given whereupon the car must start immediately.
19.6 .
The start of a special stage may only be delayed in relation to the scheduled starting time by the appropriate marshal in a case of force majeure.
19.7.
In the event of a late start ascribable to the crew, the appropriate marshal will enter a new time, the penalty then being 1 minute per minute or fraction of a minute late.
19.8 .
A false start, particularly one made before the signal has been given, is penalised as follows:
1 st offence: ten seconds,
2 nd offence: 1 minute,
3 rd offence: 3 minutes,
further offences: at the Stewards'discretion.
These penalties do not prevent the Stewards from imposing heavier penalties if they judge it necessary.
19.9.
Special stages end in a flying finish, stopping between the yellow warning sign and the stop sign being forbidden on pain of exclusion.
Timing is recorded on the finish line, using chronometers, which must have print-out equipment, and are backed up by stopwatches, print-out not compulsory.
At the finish of special stages, the timekeepers must be positioned level with the timing line which is indicated by a sign with a chequered flag on a red background.
19.10 .
Any crew refusing to start in a special stage at the time and in the position allocated to it shall be given a penalty by the Stewards, upon the proposal of the clerk of the course, of at least 10 minute, and which may go as far as exclusion if the clerk of the course so requests, whether the special stage is run or not.
19.11 .
The crew must then report to the Stop Point indicated by a red "STOP" sign to have its finishing time entered on the special stage time card (hour, minute, second, and tenth of a second for the World Championship).
If the timekeepers cannot give the exact finishing time to the marshals immediately, the latter will only stamp the crew's special stage time card and the time will be entered at the next neutralisation area or regrouping control.
19.12 .
If, through a fault of the crew, the time entry cannot be made, the following penalties shall be imposed:
19.12.1 .
at the start: exclusion.
19.12.2 .
at the finish (Stop Point): 5-minute time penalty.
19.13 .
The times recorded by the crews in each special stage, expressed in hours, minutes, seconds, and tenths of a second for the World Championship, shall be added to their other penalties (road, technical, etc.) expressed in time.
19.14 .
During a special stage, assistance is forbidden.
Any breach of this rule may result in the guilty competitor being excluded from the event by the Stewards upon the proposal of the clerk of the course. Such decision may only be announced at the end of a section or at the end of a leg.

p17. 19.15 .
The starting intervals for special stages must respect the same rules as those laid down for the start of the leg in question, unless the FIA grants a waiver.
19.16 .
Termination of a Special Stage.
19.16.1 .
When a special stage has to be definitively stopped for any reason whatsoever before the last crew has covered it, a classification for the stage may nevertheless be established by allocating to each crew which has been affected by the circumstances of the termination, the slowest time set before the stage was stopped.
19.16.2 .
This classification may be drawn up even if only one crew has been able to cover the stage in normal competitive conditions.
19.16.3 .
Only the Stewards may apply this provision after receiving from the clerk of the course the reasons for the termination.
19.16.4 .
Should the Stewards consider the slowest time set as abnormal, they may choose as the scratch time the one among the four other slowest which seems the most suitable.
19.16.5 .
However, no crew, which is totally or partially responsible for stopping a stage, may benefit from this measure. It will be given the time, which it might eventually have set if this is greater than the scratch time awarded to the other crews.
19.17 .
Road-Closing Cars .
The Organisers must provide at least 2 road-closing cars numbered "00" and "0".
These cars must drive the whole route of all the special stages of the rally.
19.18 .
Safety Plan The safety plan must be in conformity with the plan which appears in Appendix IV.
19.19 .
Competitor safety .
19.19.1 .
Each competing car must carry a red reflective triangle which, in the event of the car stopping in a special stage, must be placed by a member of the crew in a conspicuous position at least 50 metres behind the car, in order to warn following drivers. Any crew failing to comply is subject to a cash penalty at the discretion of the Stewards.
19.19.2 .
In the event of an accident where no injuries are sustained that require immediate medical attention, the green or red OK sign in the road book must be clearly displayed to at least the three following cars and to any helicopter attempting to assist.
Any crew failing to comply is subject to a cash penalty at the discretion of the Stewards.
19.19.3 .
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 liable to a fine at the Stewards'discretion. XX.
PARC FERME .
20. 1 .
General conditions .
While the cars are subject to parc ferme rules, any repair or refuelling is strictly forbidden, under pain of exclusion.
The cars are subject to the parc ferme rules:
20.1.1 .
from the moment they enter a starting area (if one exists), a regrouping area or an end of leg area, until they leave it (see Article 18.1.3);
20.1.2 .
from the moment they enter a control area until they leave it (see Article 18.1.3) .
20.1.3 .
from the moment they reach the end of the rally until the time for lodging protests has expired (see XXV) and the Stewards have authorised the opening of the parc ferme .
20.1.4 .
Nobody, except the officials of the rally carrying out a specific function, is allowed in the parc ferme.
20.1.5 .
At the start of a rally there may be a starting parc ferme into which the cars must be driven a maximum of 4 hours before the start.
20.1.6 .
Crews may enter the parc ferme ten minutes before their starting time.
To leave a parc ferme for the start, regrouping halt or end of leg (see Article 20.1.1), the crew shall be allowed to enter the parc ferme 10 minutes before its starting time.
If a regrouping park does not exceed 15 minutes, crews may remain in this regrouping park.
20.1.7 .
Only the officials on duty and/or the members of the crew are authorised to push a competing car inside or at the entrance to or exit from a parc ferme at a start, time control, regrouping halt or end of leg.
Inside the parc ferme the engines may be started by means of an external battery.
This battery must not then be taken aboard the car.

p18. 20.2 .
Repairs in parc ferme .
20.2.1 .
If the scrutineers of a rally consider that the state of a car has become so defective that the safety of normal road traffic might be affected, this car must be repaired in the presence of a scrutineer.
20.2.2 .
The time taken for the repair must be considered, as so many minutes late, to prevent a crew from trying to regain the time lost during such repairs, the penalty for which is 1 minute per minute or fraction of a minute. The crew will be given a new starting time after the repair if the time taken results in any delay beyond the originally scheduled start time.
20.2.3 .
By way of exception, and under the supervision of an authorised marshal or scrutineer, the crew may, while in the parc ferme at the start, regrouping area or end of leg:
20.2.3 a .
Change a punctured or damaged tyre using the equipment aboard,
20.2.3 b .
Change the windscreen or rear window with the possibility of outside help.
20.2.4 .
If, in order to change the windscreen, it is necessary to straighten the bodywork and/or safety rollbar, Article 20.2.2 will apply.
20.2.5 .
These repairs must be completed before the starting time, otherwise a penalty shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions set out in Article 20.2.2.
20.2.6 .
As soon as they have parked their car in the parc ferme the drivers must stop the engine and leave the parc ferme and no member of the crew is allowed to re-enter it.
20.3 .
The drivers may not perform doughnuts in the finish parc ferme at the end of a rally (except in the World Championship).
XXI.
RESULTS .
21.1 .
Determination of results The results are established by adding together the times taken during the special stages (competitive sections for African continent rallies) and the time penalties incurred on road sections together with all other penalties expressed in time.
21.2 .
Publication of results .
During the rally, the classifications to be published will be as per the following Article 21.2.1.
21.2.1 .
-unofficial classifications: classifications distributed by rally control during a leg,
-partial unofficial classifications: classifications published at the end of a leg,
-provisional final classification: classification published by rally control at the end of the rally,
-official final classification: classification approved by the Stewards.
21.2.2.
The classifications must include the results of the special stages as well as all penalties expressed in time.
XXII.
DEAD HEAT IN A CHAMPIONSHIP OR IN A CHAMPIONSHIP RALLY .
22.1 .
Drivers and co-drivers For drawing up the final classification of a Championship, the rule for deciding between drivers and co-drivers who have scored exactly the same points total shall be:
22.1.1 .
According to the greater number of first places, then second places, then third places, etc.
achieved in the general classifications of the rallies which have served to make up their points total;
22.1.2 .
According to the greater number of highest places achieved in the general classifications of th all the rallies in which each of the drivers and co-th drivers with the th same points score has taken part, one 7 place th being worth more than any number of 8 places, one 8 place being worth more than any number of 9 places, and so on.
22.1.3 .
In the event of a further tie, the rule for deciding between the drivers and co-drivers concerned shall be according to the number of best times achieved in the first special stage of each Championship rally in which they have taken part.
22.1.4 .
In the event of a further tie, the FIA itself will decide the winner and decide between any other tying drivers and co-drivers, on the basis of whatever other considerations it thinks appropriate.
22.2 .
Automobile Makes or Manufacturers The rule for deciding between makes or manufacturers which have scored exactly the same points total shall be as follows:
22.2.1 .
according to the greater number of highest places achieved in the number of rallies having served to make up the points total for each make or manufacturer, taking into account only one place per rally for each make or manufacturer;

p19. 22.2.2 .
according to the greater number of highest places achieved in all the rallies in which the tying makes or manufacturers have taken part, taking into account only one place per rally for each make or manufacturer; 22.2.3 .
according to the greater number of highest places achieved in all the rallies in which the tying makes or manufacturers have taken part; if a make or manufacturer has achieved more than one place in the same rally, the points for these places will be added th together.
22.2.4 .
according th to the number of 7th places, 8th places, th etc., one 7th place being worth more than any number of 8th places being worth more than any number of 9th places, and so on.
22.2.5 .
In the event of a further tie, the FIA itself will decide the winner and decide between any other tying makes or manufacturers on the basis of whatever other considerations it thinks appropriate.
22.3 .
Dead heat in a Championship rally .
In the event of a dead heat in a rally, the competitor who accomplished the best time for the first special stage will be proclaimed winner.
If this is not sufficient to be able to decide between the competitors who are tied, the times of the second, third, fourth, etc.
special stages shall be taken into consideration.
This rule may be applied at any time during the rally.
XXIII.
MINUTES -CLOSING REPORTS .
23.1 .
Minutes.
During the running of the rally, the proceedings of the meetings of the Stewards will be recorded in minutes drawn up in one of the official languages of the FIA.
23. 2 .
Closing reports .
At the end of the rally, the Organisers may draw up a closing report.
23. 3 .
Submission of minutes and reports .
The minutes, including the closing report, if any, must be sent to the FIA within seven days of the end of the rally.
XXIV .
PROTESTS AND APPEALS .
24.1 .
All protests must be lodged in accordance with the stipulations of the Code (Articles 171 et seq.).
24.2 .
All protests must be lodged in writing and handed to the clerk of the course together with the protest fee which shall not be returned if the protest is judged unfounded.
24.3 .
If the protest requires the dismantling and re-assembly of different parts of a car, the claimant must pay one of two additional deposits which will be specified in the supplementary regulations of the rally:
24.3.1 .
for a protest involving a clearly defined part of the car (engine, transmission, steering, braking system, electrical installation, bodywork, etc.);
24.3.2 .
for a protest involving the whole car.
24.4 .
The expenses incurred by the work and by the transport of the car shall be borne by the claimant if the protest is unfounded, or by the competitor against whom the protest is lodged if it is upheld.
24.5 .
If the protest is unfounded, and if the expenses incurred by the protest (scrutineering, transport, etc.) are higher than the amount of the deposit, the difference shall be borne by the claimant.
Conversely, if the expenses are less, the difference shall be returned to them.
24.6 .
Competitors may appeal against decisions, in accordance with the stipulations set out in Articles 180 et seq.
of the Code.
24.7 .
The supplementary regulations shall contain all necessary information as to the amount of the protest and appeal fees laid down by the FIA.
24.8 .
Application and Interpretation of the Prescriptions .
Should any dispute arise as to the interpretation of these Prescriptions, only the FIA has the authority to make a decision.

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XXV .
FAIR AND IMPARTIAL COVERAGE .
The organiser of an event shall ensure that the person entitled to exploit the broadcasting rights will procure that any broadcast coverage is fair and impartial and that it does not misrepresent the results of the event. XXVI .
FINAL TEXT .
26.1 .
The final text of these Prescriptions is the English version which shall be used should any dispute arise as to their interpretation.
26.2 .
These Prescriptions come into force on 1 January 2001.

p21. APPENDIX I .
RALLY CONTROL SIGNS -SIGNALISATION DES CONTROLES .
(Diameter of signs : about 70 cm) .
(Diametre des panneaux de signalisation : 70 cm environ) .
Direction .
Control
CONTROL ZONE .
Direction .
Sens .
type .
Sens .
du .
Nature du .
ZONE DE CONTROLE .
du .
parcours .
controle .
parcours.

YELLOW SIGNS.
RED SIGNS .
BEIGE SIGNS.
Beginning of .
Compulsory End of Control Zone Control Zone Stop PANNEAUX PANNEAUX PANNEAUX JAUNES ROUGES BEIGES PASSAGE Début de Zone Arrêt obligatoire Fin de Zone ! CONTROL de Contrôle de Contrôle ! CONTRôLE DE " 25 m # " 25 m # PASSAGE PC CP TIME CONTROL " 25 m # " 25 m # CONTRÔLE ! ! HORAIRE TC CH TIME CONTROL AND 50 m 25 m SS START " 25 m # " # " # CONTRÔLE min ! SSS ! HORAIRE TC ET DEPART CH Dd’ES D’ES END OF SS 100 -25 m FIN D’ES " 100 m # " # " # ! 300 m ! SSF Ad’ES FLYING FINISH NON-STOP LIGNE D’ARRIVEE VEHICULE LANCE All distances are approximate.
Toutes les distances sont approximatives. APPENDIX II .
COMPETITORS'RELATIONS OFFICER .
PRINCIPAL MISSIONS .
Inform the competitors and play a mediating role at all times.
This post must be entrusted to an official in possession of a licence issued by their ASN as it implies a certain knowledge of the general regulations.
They may attend the meeting of the panel of the Stewards, in order to keep abreast of all the decisions taken. The competitors'relations officer must be able to be easily identified by the competitors.
To this end it is advisable that :
1) They wear a very conspicuous badge or a tabard.
2) They are introduced to the competitors at the drivers'briefing.
3) Their photograph be included in the Supplementary Regulations or in a bulletin if possible.
PRESENCE DURING THE RALLY .
When the Secretariat is opened, they should have the secretary of the meeting draft a schedule of their duties which shall be posted on the notice board of the rally and which shall include :
-Presence at scrutineering .
-At the Secretariat of the Meeting .
-At the start of the rally .
-At the regrouping halts .
-In the Parc Ferme at end of sections .
-Near the parc ferme at the finish (the latter being dependent on the rally timetable).
Function .
-Give accurate answers to all questions asked .
-Provide all information or additional clarifications in connection with the Regulations and the running of the rally.
Mediation Avoid forwarding questions to the Stewards which could be solved satisfactorily by a clear explanation, with the exception of protests (for example, clarify disputes over times, with the assistance of the time keepers).
The competitors'relations officer shall refrain from saying anything or taking any action which might give rise to protests.

p23. APPENDIX III .
LIST OF CONNECTORS FOR TAKING FUEL SAMPLES .
LISTE TECHNIQUE N- 5 /TECHNICAL LIST N- 5 .
1) Wiggins Dry Coupling : QD -06D .
James Lister and Sons Ltd .
Sandwell Industrial Estate .
Spon Lane South .
Smethwick, Warley, West Midlands B66 1QJ (GB) .
Tel. : 21-52 57 733 -Tlx : 33 66 66 -Fax : 21-55 35 951 .
Krontec .
Maschinenbau GmbH .
D-93073 Neutraubling (D) .
Tel. : 09 401 /70 30 62 -Fax : 09401 /70 24 76 .
2) Goodridge Dry Break Coupling : QD 591-06 .
Goodridge Ltd (Attn. Mr. George Owen) .
Exeter Airport Business Park Exeter EX5 2UP (GB) .
Tel. : (0392) 69090 -Fax : (0392) 66956 .
Goodridge Sarl .
22, boulevard Victor Hugo .
77000 MELUN (F) .
Tel. : (1) 64 38 44 44 -Fax : (1) 60 68 96 74 .
Goodrige Ltd.
35-15( 701) Kamiki Tazawa 4-Chome .
Setagata-KV, TOKYO 156 (J) .
Tel. : (03) 3329 5504 -Fax : (03) 3304 3316 .
Goodridge BV .
Leuwestein 40 2627 AM DELFT (NL) .
Tel. : (015) 565232 -Fax : (015) 624717 .
3) Symetrics : MFR-11362 4306 06A V3 SN 158 .
and MFR-11362 34406 06A V3M SN 155 .
Symetrics Inc.
PO Box 555 .
Newbry Park .
Cal 91319-0555 (USA) .
Raceparts UK .
Unit 3 -Rockefort Ind. Estate .
Wallingford, Oxon (GB) .
Tel. : 491-37142/37740 -Tlx : 847872

p24. Gieffe .
Via San Giullano 39 .
15040 CASTELCERIOLO (AL) (I) .
Tel. : 0131/58 52 5 -Fax : 0131/58 54 54 .
4) Swap-Lite : 06 .
Earl's : 240106 .
Earl's .
Performance Products .
189W Victoria St.
Long Beach CA 90805 (USA) .
Tel. : 213/609 1602 .
Tecno 2 s. r. l.
Via Roma 40 .
10099 S. MAURO T. SE (I) .
Tel. : 0111/822 1969 -Fax : 0111/822 5073 .
Krontec : QD-06D .
Krontec .
Maschinenbau GmbH .
D-93073 Neutraubling (D) .
Tel. : 09 401 /70 30 62 -Fax : 09401 /70 24 76 .
Goodridge : QD 588-06 .
Goodridge Ltd (Attn. Mr. George Owen) .
Exeter Airport Business Park .
Exeter EX5 2UP (GB) .
Tel. : (0392) 69090 -Fax : (0392) 66956 .
Goodridge Sarl .
22, boulevard Victor Hugo 77000 MELUN (F) .
Tel. : (1) 64 38 44 44 -Fax : (1) 60 68 96 74 .
Goodrige Ltd.
35-15( 701) Kamiki Tazawa 4-Chome .
Setagata-KV, TOKYO 156 (J) .
Tel. : (03) 3329 5504 -Fax : (03) 3304 3316 .
Goodridge BV .
Leuwestein 40 .
2627 AM DELFT (NL) .
Tel. : (015) 565232 -Fax : (015) 624717 .
5) Aeroquip : D 90 /FBM 3083 .
Think Automotive Ltd .
292 Worton Road .
Isleworth .
Middlesex TW7 6EL (GB) .
Tel. : 081 568 1172 -Fax : 081 847 5338

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Flexible Hose Supplies Ltd .
140 Edinburgh Avenue .
Slough SL1 4UA (GB) .
Tel. : 075 357 0863 -Fax : 075 382 4141 .
6) STAUBLI RBE : 06 11 50 OD JV /06 71 01 JV .
STAUBLI .
B. P. 70 .
74210 FAVERGES (F) .
Tel. : (33) 50 65 60 60 -Fax : (33) 50 65 60 70 .
-The use of one of these connectors is obligatory in Rallies for the seeded drivers, but connectors 1, 2 and 3 are recommended in this case.
The assembly must be carried out according to the following diagram :
tank.
pump .
filter .
injectors .
FIA connection.

p26. APPENDIX IV .
SAFETY IN INTERNATIONAL RALLIES .
The following regulations are compulsory (but need not be included in the Supplementary Regulations of the rally).
Each organiser is permitted to introduce additional elements with a view to improving the safety of the public and the crews.
The Organiser's attention is drawn to the requirements of Appendix H of the International Sporting Code, in particular those contained in Article 9.2.
1.
GENERAL SAFETY .
1.1.
Safety Plan .
A safety plan must be drawn up and include:
1.1.1 .
the location of the Rally Headquarters (Rally Control);
1.1.2 .
the names of the various people in charge;
Clerk of the course Deputy Clerks of the course Chief medical officer (FIA approval required for World Championship events in accordance with Appendix H) Chief safety officer Safety officers in each special stage 1.1.3 .
the addresses and telephone numbers of the various safety services;
police hospitals emergency medical services fire fighting services breakdown services Red Cross (or equivalent) 1.1.4 .
the full itinerary with detailed road sections;
1.1.5 .
the safety plan for each special stage, which must list all key officials, emergency services for that stage, telephone numbers etc., plus a detailed map of the special stage.
1.1.6 .
The safety plan must specifically address issues in each of the following areas: a) Safety of the public b) Safety of the competing crews c) Safety of the officials of the event .
1.1.7 .
For World Championship rallies, a draft of the safety plan must reach the FIA, the observers and the FIA media and safety delegates, at least two months prior to the start.
This plan must contain the full itinerary including the road sections. Any comments by the FIA will be advised within two weeks of receipt.
1. 2 .
Chief Safety Officer .
1.2.1 .
A Chief safety officer will be designated in the regulations of the rally.
He will belong to the organising committee and will take part in the devising of the safety plan.
1.2.2 .
During the rally he will be in permanent communication with rally control, the chief medical officer and the start of each special stage (by telephone or radio).
1.2.3 .
He will be responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the safety plan.
1.3 .
Special Stage Safety Officer .
1.3.1 .
Each special stage will have a safety officer who will assist the chief safety officer.
1.3.2 .
The special stage safety officer must inspect the special stage and certify its conformity with the safety plan prior to the passage of the 0 car.
1. 4 .
Control .
1.4.1 .
The clerk of course shall be ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with the safety plan.
1.4.2 .
In FIA Championship rallies the observer( s) will pay special attention to all safety procedures.

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SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC .
A major priority of the safety plan is to ensure the safety of the general public including spectators.
The following non-exhaustive measures, which complement the provisions of Appendix H of the International Sporting Code, are obligatory for all international rallies, except for Section 2.1.
2.1.
Educational film (recommended for all events) .
2.1.1 .
In the form of a commercial spot,
2.1.2 .
30 second duration.
2.1.3 .
With commentary by a leading driver or drivers, in one or more language( s) applicable to the country of the event.
2.1.4 .
Should not show accidents.
2.1.5.
Should be broadcast several times.
2.2 .
Special Stage recommendations .
2.2.1 .
The design of each event should take into account spectator considerations unique to the country in which the event is taking place.
2.2.2 .
Special stages must be situated and scheduled to discourage movement of spectators between them.
2.2.3 .
Reconnaissance by crews is considered a safety factor.
2.2.4 .
Should a special stage be delayed or cancelled for safety reasons this will not be penalised in the observers'report (unless due to problems created by, or not properly anticipated by, the Organisers).
2.2.5 .
Cars (referred to as course information cars) equipped with public address systems must traverse the stages approximately one hour before the road closure cars (zero cars) to warn spectators and where necessary ensure that any who are in dangerous places are removed from those areas.
The car may be replaced by a helicopter equipped with loud speakers.
This operation may be repeated several times if necessary.
2.3 .
Control of Spectators .
2.3.1 .
The Organisers, with the assistance where necessary of the public order authorities, must identify and delimit danger zones well before the arrival of the public.
Any dangerous areas should be identified in the safety plan.
When large numbers of spectators are expected for a special stage or a super special stage, they must be protected by special safety equipment such as tyre walls, straw bale walls, etc.
2.3.2 .
The public must be prevented from moving along the road of the special stage whilst the stage is open for competition (after the 0 car and before the last car).
2.3.3 .
Safety instructions must be distributed to the public along the special stage and also at all access points.
2.3.4 .
Marshals or public order authorities (police, military etc.) must be present in sufficient numbers to ensure public safety during the special stage. Marshals must wear a clearly identifiable jacket bearing the word "SAFETY".
2. 4 .
Refuelling and Servicing Where the public is permitted access to areas where refuelling or servicing will take place, the Organisers must ensure that adequate precautions are taken to keep the public at a suitable distance from potentially dangerous activities.
2. 5.
Accident Reporting If a driver taking part in a rally is involved in an accident in which a member of the public sustains physical injury, the driver concerned must report this to the next radio point as specified in the road book and signposted on the route according to Article 3.3.3 below.
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.
(This rule must be included in the regulationsof the event) .
2.6 .
Accident investigations Any accident involving a fatality or serious injury must be the subject of a report to the FIA Rally Commission, with a copy to the FIA Medical Commission.
This report is to be prepared by a committee consisting of the ASN-appointed steward of the event, the ASN-appointed chief scrutineer, the chief safety officer, the chief medical officer and, where possible, a representative of the police or similar authority.
The report should reach the FIA no more than 30 days after the conclusion of the event except where legal or other protocols prohibit.

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2.7 .
Zero Cars and Sweeper Cars .
2.7.1 .
The organisation zero cars (gravel cars) must have a panel 36cm x 50cm on the bonnet and the two front doors bearing the word SAFETY (or SECURITE) with a number 000, 00 or 0.
The sweeper car at the end of the rally must bear a panel of the same dimensions showing a chequered flag.
2.7.2 .
Each zero car must be equipped with warning roof lights and a siren.
2.7.3 .
Zero cars may not be driven by a driver on the FIA first seeded list, nor by a driver who has retired from the rally.
2.7.4 .
The drivers and co-drivers of the zero cars must have considerable rally experience and must be able to give the clerk of course full information and comments concerning the conditions along the route.
2.8 .
Safety on Road Sections The itinerary and time schedule must take traffic problems and the crossing of built-up areas into consideration.
2. 9 .
Information Information addressed mainly to the public will be issued by different means;
-written, spoken and televised media .
-posters .
-distribution of leaflets .
-passage on the route of a vehicle (course information car) equipped with loudspeaker to inform the spectators (45 minutes to 1 hour before the start of the first car).
3.
SAFETY OF THE COMPETING CREWS .
3.1 .
Safety Services .
3.1.1 .
At the start of each special stage:
In compliance with Appendix H 9.2 and 9.4:
-1 medical first intervention vehicle;
-1 doctor qualified in resuscitation ;
-1 paramedic;
-2 4-kg fire extinguishers with trained operator;
-suitable communications equipment to maintain contact with HQ;
3. 1. 2 .
At the intermediary points on the route for long stages (> 15 km):
-1 medical intervention vehicle;
-1 doctor qualified in resuscitation or possibly 1 paramedic specialised in resuscitation;
-suitable communications equipment to maintain contact with HQ;
3.1.3 .
At the stop point of each special stage:
2 (minimum) 4kg fire extinguishers.
3.1.4 .
either,
a) in the service park or a central location less than 15 km by road from the special stages concerned or,
b) at the start of the special stage:
1 standardised ambulance complying with the regulations of the country concerned, equipped for resuscitation (see Appendix H 9.4).
1 breakdown vehicle.
Suitable communications equipment to maintain contact with HQ.
If the location is the service park, then two of each of the specified vehicles, so that if one is called into service the other will remain on standby.
3.1.5 .
For World Championship rallies, and recommended for other rallies, a rescue ambulance helicopter when the time required for transferring a casualty by road between the furthermost point of the special stage and the hospital is greater than 1 hour and 30 minutes (Appendix H 9.2).
3.1.6 .
The first intervention vehicle shall be capable of proceeding into the stage quickly and shall be equipped as a minimum as follows:
a) The medical team as specified in Appendix H 9.2.
b) The medical equipment as specified in Appendix H 9.2.
c) A kit of basic rescue equipment specified by the chief medical officer in collaboration with the chief scrutineer.
d) 2 4-kg fire extinguishers with trained operator.
e) Suitable communications equipment to maintain contact with Rally HQ.
f) A warning siren.
g) Suitable identification.

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Where the terrain so requires, two vehicles may replace the first intervention vehicle:
1 medical intervention vehicle (a + b + e + g) .
1 technical intervention vehicle (b + c + d + e) .
3.2 .
Preventative Measures (Signalling and road markings) .
3.2.1 .
Roads and access roads leading to stages must be closed to traffic.
This must be done in the following manner:
(a) major or through roads, or any road along which traffic could be expected, must be blocked and manned by a marshal, police or other authority .
(b) short no-through roads (e. g. to farms etc) must be blocked or taped, with a notice affixed to the barrier or tape advising of the conduct of the event and the danger of entry .
3.2.2 .
it shall be the responsibility of the gravel cars to check that the appropriate closure method is in place and to immediately advise the rally HQ (rally control) of any omissions which must be rectified prior to the commencement of the special stage .
3.2.3.
Marshals' posts will be positioned along the course so as to;
-keep the public outside prohibited areas by means of boards, barrier or ropes, whistles and loud-speakers .
-as far as possible, warn crews of any obstructions in the special stage, through the use of yellow flags .
3.2.4 .
Should the use of yellow flags be required, the following procedure is to be adopted;
(a) yellow flags may only be displayed at a 5 km radio point (see below);
(b) they may only be displayed by a marshal wearing a clearly identifiable yellow jacket on which is inscribed the radio point symbol;
(c) any driver who receives the yellow flag must reduce speed.
The Stewards may determine a time for the stage for that crew applying the principles of Article 19.16 of the General Prescriptions;
(d) should a driver fail to reduce speed in accordance with this rule, the Stewards may impose a penalty which may go as far as exclusion.
3.3 .
Supervision .
3.3.1 .
A radio network (set up approximately every 5 km) unique to each special stage, must be established to allow the vehicles to be tracked and the running of the rally to be supervised.
3.3.2 .
Each radio point shall be identified in the road book and by a sign at least 55 cms in diameter, bearing the radio point symbol.
The radio point sign symbol must be in black on a blue background.
3.3.3 .
In addition there should be a warning sign 100 m prior to the SOS radio point.
3.3.4 .
Any ambulance within a stage should be located at a radio point.
An additional sign (green or red cross) should be located beneath the radio point sign at this point.
3.3.5 .
The tracking of vehicles must be carried out either at rally headquarters (rally control) or by the special stage safety officer on the special stage.
Some form of tracking chart must be used either on the special stage by the special stage safety officer or at rally headquarters.
Each organiser must draw up, and show in the safety plan, this procedure for tracking vehicles and must also list the procedure to be followed in the event of a missing competitor.
3. 4 .
Road book "Green or Red Cross/OK".
3.4.1 .
Each road book should contain, preferably as the rear cover, a green or red cross and on the reverse an "OK"sign.
In the event of an accident where no injuries are sustained requiring immediate medical intervention, the "OK"sign must be clearly shown by a crew member to the next 3 following vehicles and to any helicopter attempting to intervene.
3.4.2 .
If the crew leaves the vehicle, the "OK"sign must be displayed so that it is clearly visible, where possible, to other competitors.
3.4.3 .
If on the other hand urgent medical attention is required, where possible the green or red cross should be immediately displayed to the next 2 following cars and to any helicopter attempting to intervene.
3.4.4 .
All competitors are to be reminded of this regulation by the issuing of a written notice to each crew member at documentation.
3.4.5 .
Any crew which is able to, but fails to comply with this rule may be penalised by the Stewards in accordance with the International Sporting Code.
3.5 .
Evacuation .
3.5.1 .
Evacuation routes must be planned for each special stage.
They must be clearly shown in the safety plan (by a map or diagram).
3.5.2 .
Emergency services of all hospitals near the route must be on standby.
3.5.3 .
Organisers are reminded of Article 9.2.3.3 of Appendix H of the International Sporting Code, which specifies that a helicopter is required on events in an FIA Championship where the journey by road between the farthest point of a special stage and the nearest hospital takes 1 1/2 hours.

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SAFETY OF THE OFFICIALS .
4.1.
Whilst the primary responsibility of the Organisers is to ensure the safety of the public and the competing crews, the safety of officials is also very important.
4.2 .
Organisers must ensure that in performing their duties officials are not required to place themselves in danger. 4.3 .
It is the Organiser responsibility to ensure that officials are adequately trained in this regard.
5.
WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS .
Although this section relates particularly to events in the World Championship, its application is recommended for all international rallies.
5.1 .
Each event of the FIA World Championship has its own special characteristics.
Each Organiser must adapt the safety measures to the terrain and to the characteristics of the public.
The organiser is responsible for this to the FIA World Motor Sport Council and the FIA Rally Commission.
The measures implemented will be detailed in the observers report and the Rally Commission will take them into account when selecting events for the Championship.
5.2 .
It is the Organiser's responsibility to accelerate the education of the public and of all parties concerned, by improving the safety requirements, including the educational film on safety.
5. 3 .
Running of Special Stages .
5.3.1 .
The clerk of course is responsible in all circumstances for the running of the event.
5.3.2 .
However, the clerk of course should take notice of the recommendations of the FIA safety delegate (see Article 5.3.7), the observers and the chief safety officer, as well as the crew of the gravel cars (zero cars) in order to ensure that a special stage is cancelled if dangerous conditions exist.
5.3.3 .
The Organisers and the clerk of the course must make provision for an alternative route for each special stage which could be used in the event of cancellation as above.
5.3.4 .
Should the clerk of the course refuse to cancel a special stage which is considered dangerous, he may be called to appear before the Rally Commission in the presence of the permanent safety delegate where the video film taken from any competing car or zero car may be viewed (see below).
5.3.5 .
In addition, it is required that the 0 car be fitted with a video camera which must record the conditions on every special stage, during the passage of this car. In relation to the video footage from competing cars, the Rally Commission requests that ISC provide to the FIA permanent safety delegate at the end of each leg, a copy of all video tapes taken from the first competing vehicle on the road equipped with an on-board camera. 5.3.6 .
If the Rally Commission confirms that a special stage has been run in dangerous circumstances, a proposal will be put to the World Council that the event concerned should not be included in the following year's World Championship.
5.3.7 .
The FIA has appointed a permanent safety delegate for events in the FIA World Rally Championship.
The delegate will traverse each special stage either by helicopter or in a suitably equipped vehicle positioned between the 0 car and the 00 car.
There must be suitable communication between the permanent safety delegate designated by the FIA and the clerk of the course.
This communication must consist of a primary system in conjunction with an independent backup system.
The permanent safety delegate shall be empowered to make recommendations concerning the running of a special stage should, in his opinion, public safety be potentially compromised.
The final decision to cancel or delay a special stage shall rest with the clerk of the course.
However, the World Motor Sport Council may demand an explanation from an organiser who fails to accept the recommendation of the permanent safety delegate.
5.4 .
The Rally Commission will continue to study other solutions to safety issues.
5.5 .
Helicopter surveillance is desirable in rallies of the World Championship.

p31. APPENDIX V .
TYRE REGULATIONS .
1.
World Rally Championship .
All tyres must be moulded.
2.
Definition of moulded tyres .
2.1 .
Definition of the control surface .
Tread pattern with a width of 170 mm (85 mm each side of the tyre centre line) and a circumference of 140 mm.
In this area, the surface taken up by grooves at least 5.5 mm deep, with a maximum angle of 60- between the blocks in section (diagram 1) and 2 mm wide must occupy at least 17 % of the total surface.
This tread pattern must be moulded.
Length X Width Surface 17 % rate 9" 170X140 23800 4046 8.5" 161X140 22540 3832 8" 148X140 20720 3522 7.5" 142X140 19880 3380 7" 133X140 18620 3165 6.5" 124X140 17360 2951 .
2.2 .
The sum of the width of the grooves encountered by a circumferential line in the area described above must be at least 4 mm.
2.3 .
The sum of the width of the grooves encountered by a radial line must be at least 16 mm.
2.4 .
The bridge blocks and siped must be considered as part of the tread pattern if they are less than 2 mm.
2.5 .
Hand-cutting is authorised on homologated tyres.
3.
Tyre homologation At least two weeks before the start of scrutineering for a given event, the tyre manufacturer will present the FIA with a drawing (or drawings) of the tread pattern( s) to be used in this event in order to obtain the homologation in accordance with point 2.
Once obtained, the homologation remains valid, with no expiry date.
The FIA will issue a form for each tread pattern, with a calculation of all the different parameters, in accordance with point 2.1.
Each tyre manufacturer will supply the FIA with a drawing (scale 1) of the tread pattern and the dimension of the smallest groove, in accordance with point 2.
On the homologation drawing, the manufacturer will indicate the size of the rim and the dimensions for the purpose of determining the adequate control surface.
This article concerns only those tyres with a grooving rate of less than 25 %.
4.
During the event .
4.1 .
Point 2.1. will be checked at the start of each rally and each time the competitor replaces a used tyre with a new tyre.
4.2 .
At all times during the event, the tread depth of the tyres fitted on the car must not be less than 1.6 mm over at least three quarters of the tread pattern.
The manufacturer is advised to provide visible control marks in order to visualise this wear.
4.3 .
The spare wheels may be reused if, and only if, the minimum depth is 1.6 mm, but they must always remain on board the car.
Any complete wheel fitted on the car or installed inside the car during servicing must reach the next service park or the next service area where a tyre change is authorised.
No complete wheel may be loaded on or taken off the car elsewhere than in the service parks or the service areas where a tyre change is authorised.
5.
Other FIA Championships All the cars taking part in the FIA Championships must use moulded tyres (see definition in point 2 above).

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Tyre marking procedure .
The marking of the tyres is obligatory for all the competitors entered in the World Rally Championship (Drivers and Manufacturers).
Concerning the regulations on tyres within the framework of the World Rally Championship only, the following points must be noted:
-The tyres will be marked throughout the rally in accordance with the instructions given by the FIA.
-At the start of each leg, the four tyres mounted on the car and the two possible spare tyres will be marked using a special ink, the same colour for all the competitors.
-At the start from each service park or service zone, the same marking operation will be carried out using a different colour.
-Tyres which have not been used on the previous special stages or which, even if they have already been used, are nevertheless in conformity with the regulations, may be marked again.
A tyre marking zone reserved exclusively for this purpose shall be established at the exit of the refuelling zone and denoted at its entrance by the tyre marking sign.
The organiser should make due allowance for this in the rally timetable.
Control At any time during the event, controls may be carried out to check the conformity of the tyres. Any tyre, which is not in conformity, will be marked with a special stamp and must not be used.
At the time control before the start of a special stage, if a scrutineer notes that a tyre mounted on the vehicle is not in conformity as regards the minimum depth (see point 4.4.2 of the tyre regulations), the competitor must replace this tyre with one carried on board his vehicle, on condition that the replacement tyre is in conformity, before taking the start.
The post chief will then issue the competitor with a new starting time for the start of the special stage concerned.
Any breach of the tyre regulations will be submitted to the Stewards and may result in a penalty, which may go as far as the exclusion of the crew by the Stewards.

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