REGULATIONS

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Penalties and Limits
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PENALTIES & TIME LIMITS

Delay limits and penalties for Liaisons and Special stages will be as follows:

Abandonment of a Stage
Each rider / each crew has the right to not finish a liaison or special stage as many times as he wants, but on the condition that he starts the race day!
Competitors, who complete ALL the special stages, and ALL of the liaisons without abandonment, will be classified above the others! Their classification will be above someone who was not able to finish a stage; this includes classification for race day and for the final classification.

DNS
If a competitor does not start a day of competition, he will receive an additional penalty of 2h00′ but has the right to do so only once in the race, so he can be legible for classification and not considered out of the race (i.e. abandon the race, not just the stage).
Whoever does not start 2 or more race days, is considered to have abandoned the race, but reserves the right to participate in all stages of the race for his personal pleasure.

Time limits
The time limit on liaisons is +50% of the ideal time. From then on, it is considered that the competitor has abandoned the liaisons stage.
The time limits for the special stages, depends on each particular stage, and is announced before the race, but in any case, it cannot be longer than if the stage was travelled with an average speed of 25km/h.

Meaning, if a competitor is traveling repeatedly slow (and not due to a temporary misfortune, like a flat tire, damage that can be repaired and he continues) will be warned by the race stewards, beyond a certain limit which will leave him behind the flow of the race and of course because of night fall, he is obliged to leave the stage and return via the local roads, in which case he will be classified as abandoning the stage.

Liaison:
If one rider or one crew does not complete or does not try to run liaison, the penalty which will be imposed for classification of the day, is the perfect time for the Liaison. *
That is, if he’s time is 6h45’and the last liaison has a average time of 30 minutes, and he returns with assistance, or bypass the liaison, etc., he will receive a penalty 30′ having a total of 7h15′.

Special Stages:
If one rider or one crew does not try to run the stage, the penalty which will be imposed for classification of the day, is the maximum time for the corresponding category (Bikes & Quad or 4×4) + minute penalty for the length of the specific stage in kilometers. (i.e. 1-minute penalty for each km of the special stage).*

If one rider or one crew does not complete the special stage, the penalty which will be imposed for classification of the day, is the maximum time for the corresponding category (Bikes & Quad or 4×4) + minute penalty for the length of the rest of the Special Stage, according his track from the GPS Tracking, or the Intermediate timings. For security reasons Intermediate timings will be enforced. If the competitor abandons the stage after a check point, the penalty will not calculated in minutes corresponding to a total length of the stage, but will be calculated after the check point that the competitor has past, or EXACTLY for the rest part of the stage according his GPS track.

In case of lost or lack of fuel, asking for help by telephone or marshals is 15 minutes penalty.

*i.e.: If for example a competitor in the 280km special stage, passes the fourth intermediate time check point at 210km and abandons after (e.g. 250km), he will be given the last competitor’s time of the stage, +30′ minutes corresponding to the time from 250km to 280km. This so a rider will not be penalized harshly, if he abandons near the end of a long special stage.

7.8 PENALTIES FOR SPEED LIMITS

SPEED CONTROL ZONE
In the zones defined as Speed Control Zones, the speed of the riders, in the Road Sections as well as in the Selective Sections, will be limited to 30, 40, 50, 70 or 90 km/h. Moreover, it is the responsibility of the rider to adapt his speed to the local population and the traffic.
These zones will be marked on the road book by a box marked “DZ” (start of the zone), a FZ box (end of the zone) and the maximum speed allowed. The absence of indicating signs for speed cannot give cause for protest.
Overtaking is authorized, on condition that the maximum speed authorized in the zone is not exceeded.
Speed controls will be done by means of the GPS.
In a Speed Control Zone, if the speed limit is exceeded, a signal can appear on the GPS screen to indicate excess speed with a recording of this.
A deceleration area of 90 meters around the start of the zone as well as an acceleration area of 90 meters around the end of the zone will be allowed.
A Speed Infringement (SI) is made when the maximum speed is exceeded once or several times in the same Speed Control Zone.
When speeding, a pulse signal is recorded in the GPS every 150 m and the speed is shown on the speed page “SPD” on the GPS. Each pulse signal (IMP) will be penalized as follows.
l up to 20 km/h: IMP X 1’
l between 21 and 40 km/h: IMP X 2’
l more than 40 km/h: IMP X 6’
Example: Zone limited to 50 km/h. A rider passes the first two pulse signals at 100 km/h then the 3rd at 80 km/h, the 4th at 52 km/h; the other ones are below the limit.
Calculation: 2 x 6’ + 1 x 2’ + 1 x 1’ Total of the penalties: 15 minutes.

The second Speed Infringement will be when speeding once or several times in another Speed Control Zone. The Number of Speed Infringements (NSI) will be added during the event. From the second offence and for all the following, each pulse signal (IMP) will be penalized as follows:
l up to 20 km/h: IMP X 1’ X NSI
l between 21 et 40 km/h: IMP X 2’ X NSI
l more than 40 km/h: IMP X 6’ X NSI
Example: in the second Speed Control Zone of the rally, limited to 50 km/h, the same rider passes the first pulse signal at 72 km/h, the 2nd at 63 km/h, the 3rd at 51 km/h; the other ones are below the limit.
Calculation: 1 x 2’ + 2 x 1’ Penalties: 4 minutes x 2 which makes a total of 8 minutes of penalties, as it is the 2nd Speed Infringement (NSI = 2), then x three for the third Speed Infringement (NSI = 3), x fourth for the fourth Speed Infringement (NSI = 4) etc.
The controls will be ordered by the Clerk of the Course or the FIM International Jury and executed by a GPS technician in the presence of an official or a Judge of facts.
The FIM International Jury can give a disqualification if the relapse of speeding is considered intentionally.

RALLY RAID

a) Responsability

The participants (entrants, drivers, passengers, owners and owner-drivers of vehicles)take part in the event at their own risk. They bear the sole responsability regarding civil and penal codes for damages caused by them or the vehicle in their use of so far as no liability exemption has been stipulated in compliance with the supplementary regulations of the meeting. If the driver, himself, is neither the owner nor the owner-driver of the vehicle used by him during the competition, he releases those persons listed in the following liability waiver from all claims by the owner and the owner-driver of the vehicle or submits, together with the entry form, a corresponding waiver from the owner or the owner-driver of the vehicle.

the FIM-Europe, the FMNR, their presidents, members, employes and officials;
member-club of the FMNR and their sub-organization;
organizer/promoter, his/their representatives, stewards and assistants;
the owner(s) of the property used for the event including structures and installations on it, the administration of the circuit used for the event, its representatives and assistants;
the participants and their attendants as well as against his/their own assistants in so far as a race or special tests for attaining high-speeds or best times are concerned;
authorities, race services and any other organization or corporate or natural bodies involved in the organization of the event, in so far as the accident or damage did not occur through intent or gross negligence. This agreement will take effect for all parties involved with the submission of the entry form to the organizer.

The undersigned recognizes the above restrictions and commits himself to comply strictly with them, if an injury occurs or is noticed during the event of if the rider’s health has been affected such that his fitness for continuing in the motorcycling competition has been put in question , the undersigned – with regard to the security risk also resulting for third parties – releases the doctors for their obligation to professional secrecy towards the FMNR and towards the officials carrying responsability at the event (Doctor of the Event, Clerk of the Course, Sporting Stewards) respectively.

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

DEFINITION OF A FRAME OF A MOTORCYCLE
The structure or structures used to join any steering mechanism at the front of the machine to the engine/gear box unit and to all components of the rear suspension. Every motorcycle in the ‘parc-fermé’ must be equipped with a side-stand. The side-stand must be fitted, either on the frame or on the swing arm.
Starting devices are compulsory.
A guard must be fitted to the countershaft sprocket.
A chain guard must be fitted in such a way to prevent trapping between the lower chain run and the final driven sprocket at the rear wheel.

EXHAUST PIPES
Exhaust pipes and silencers must fulfill all the requirements concerning sound control.
Production bikes should carry production or CE road legal exhaust.
For Super Production Bikes or modifies rally bikes he end of the silencer must be horizontal and parallel (over a minimum distance of 30 mm) to the central axis of the solo motorcycle (with a tolerance of ± 10°) and must not exceed the end of the silencer body by more than 5 mm.
All sharp edges must be rounded with a minimum radius of 2 mm.
Exhaust fumes must be discharged towards the rear but not in a manner as to raise dust, foul the tyres or brakes.
All possible measures must be taken to prevent the possible loss of waste oil so that it does not inconvenience a following rider.
Any NON ORIGINAL valve systems installed on the exhaust system in view of interfering with (or modifying) the sound level meter test is forbidden.
Only exhaust valve systems (i.e: Exup, etc.) provided by the manufacturer on the manifold, are authorised.
The setting is free.
The extremity of the exhaust pipes on solo motorcycles must not pass the vertical tangent of the rear tyre.
On a Sidecar machine the exhaust must discharge horizontally and towards the rear, at a maximum angle of 30° to the axis of the machine.

HANDLEBARS
The handlebars must be equipped with a protection pad on the cross bar.
The handlebars without cross member must be equipped with a protection pad located in the middle of the handlebars, covering widely the handlebars clamps.
Exposed handlebar ends must be plugged with a solid material or rubber covered.
Solid stops (other than a steering damper) must be fixed in order to assure a minimum space of 30 mm between the handlebars with its levers and the fuel tank when on full lock to prevent trapping the rider’s fingers.
Handlebar clamps must be very carefully radiused and engineered so as to avoid fracture points in the bar.
If hand protectors are used they must be of a shatter-resistant material and have a permanent opening for the hand.
The repair by welding of light alloy handlebars is prohibited.
Handlebars made from carbon/carbon, carbon/Kevlar or other composite materials are not authorized.

CONTROL LEVERS
All handlebar levers (clutch, brake, etc.) must be in principle ball ended (diameter of this ball to be at least 16 mm).
This ball can also be flattened, but in any case the edges must be rounded (minimum thickness of this flattened part 14 mm).
These ends must be permanently fixed and form an integral part of the lever.
Each control lever (hand and foot levers) must be mounted on an independent pivot.
The brake lever if pivoted on the footrest axis must work under all circumstances, such as the footrest being bent or deformed.

THROTTLE CONTROLS
Throttle controls must be self-closing when not held by the hand.
Solo motorcycles must be equipped with a functional ignition kill switch or button mounted on either right or left side of handlebar (within reach of the hand while on the hand grips) that is capable of stopping a running engine (for Track Racing motorcycles, please refer to this article in the CCP section).

FOOTRESTS
Footrests must be of a folding type and be fitted with a device which automatically returns them to the normal position.
An integral protection is to be provided at the end of the footrest which must have at least an 8 mm radius (see diagrams S).

BRAKES
All motorcycles must have at least 2 efficient brakes (one on each wheel) operated independently and operating concentrically with the wheel.

MUDGUARDS AND WHEEL PROTECTION
Motorcycles must be fitted with mudguards.
Mudguards must project laterally beyond the tyre on each side.
The front mudguard must cover at least 100° of the circumference of the wheel.
The angle formed by one line drawn from the front edge of the mudguard to the center of the wheel and one drawn horizontally through the center of the wheel must be between 45° and 60°.
The rear mudguard must cover at least 120° of the circumference of the wheel.
The angle formed by two lines, one drawn from the rear edge of the mudguard to the center of the wheel and one drawn horizontally through the center of the wheel shall not exceed 20°.
The angle (20° max.) for the rear mudguard shall be measured with the rider sitting on the motorcycle (See diagram S).

STREAMLINING
Radiator covers (shields) must be made of flexible materials only (i.e. plastic).

WHEELS, RIMS, TYRES
All tyres will be measured mounted on the rim at a pressure of 1 kg/cm (14 lb./ sq.in.); measurements taken at a tyre section located 90° from the ground.
Any modification to the rim or spokes of an integral wheel (cast, moulded, riveted) as supplied by the manufacturer or of a traditional detachable rim other than for spokes, valve or security bolts is prohibited except for tyre retention screws sometimes used to prevent tyre movement relative to the rim.
If the rim is modified for these purposes, bolts, screws, etc., must be fitted.
The front and rear tyre dimensions are free with reference to diameter and width.
Tyres with metal studs, spikes, chains or any other anti-skid devices are not permitted.
Scoop or paddle tyres (continuous radial rib) are forbidden.

Only tyres normally available from commercial or retail sources are authorized.
Modifying the tyre is not authorized.
It is forbidden to treat tyres with chemicals, cut or groove them, use tyre warmers or any other means which may alter the shape, minimum shore hardness, construction or other characteristics.
The tyres shall appear on the tyre manufacturers range catalogue or tyre specification lists available to the general public.
They must be manufactured to comply with the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization (ETRTO) requirements in respect of load and speed codes and have a minimum service description of 45 M.
Both tyres, front and rear, must have an “E” mark and/or DOT (American Department of Transportation) approval and the DOT number must be molded on the tyre wall.

TREAD PATTERN
The tread pattern specifications of the rear tyre is free, however, Art. 47.05 applies in full.

NUMBER PLATES
Number plates are required for Cross-Country Rallies.
The Organiser shall provide each rider with a set of identification plates comprising 1 front plate and 2 side plates called number plates. The exact sizes and positions of these number plates will be explained in the SR.
The number plates shall be affixed visibly at the front and on the rear sides of the motorcycle.
They shall in no circumstances cover, throughout the duration of the Rally, even partly, the registration number of the motorcycle.

LIGHTING, WARNING EQUIPMENT AND SPEEDOMETERS
Motorcycles and their equipment must comply with the national legal requirements for road traffic of the country in which the vehicle is registered and with other rules specified in the Supplementary Regulations.
The electrical generator must operate continuously and normally with respect to current and voltage during the competition and at post competition control.
The electrical connections must be retained.

CROSS-COUNTRY RALLY MOTORCYCLES

GENERAL
All vehicles must conform in all respects to the 1968 Vienna Convention, even if the country in which the machine was manufactured is not a signatory to that Convention, and be registered for road use.

LIGHTING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Lighting equipment for all categories must conform in every way to the International Convention on road traffic, moreover:
The original headlights and rear lights may be modified or replaced.
Extra lights may be added.
Each motorcycle/quad must be equipped with at least:
• A front light (min 55 watts or equivalent in ‘lumen’)
• A generator with a required performance to support all requirements
• An audible horn, minimum 90 dB/A, measured at one metre.
• Minimum one rear view mirror.
• A fixed water tank of 3 litres or a camel back with an equivalent quantity
All motorcycles/quads must carry the necessary survival equipment as requested in the general regulations of the race.

FUEL
For all categories, the engine must function on unleaded fuel in accordance with the FIM fuel specifications (see Art. 01.63) and be of a type equivalent to fuel from public fuel stations.
Exceptions will be mentioned in the SR of the meeting.

EXHAUST SYSTEM
The exposed edge(s) of the exhaust pipe(s) outlet(s) must be rounded to avoid any sharp edges.

FRAME AND ANCILLARIES
The main frame must be marked with the original Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The frame number (VIN) must remain visible at all times.
The frame shall not be replaced during the event.
The frame may be repaired under the supervision of the Technical Steward.

FUEL TANKS
The total fuel capacity carried in all tanks is free provided they cover at least 150klm of efficiency

WEIGHT
Unrestricted.

ENGINE
The engine number must remain visible at all times.
Engine preparation is free, with the exception of the crankcase(s), which must be strictly standard.
During the event, an “engine change” means removing the engine from the chassis.
Engine “A”, originally fitted in the chassis of the quad can be removed from the chassis to be repaired and be replaced by engine “B”.
Engine “A” may be repaired during the Event on condition that the engine crankcase marked during the preliminary technical inspection remains the same.
Repairs to the engine’s “top end” (cylinder + cylinder head) are free during the event.
All intervention to the “bottom-end” (inside the crankcases) will be considered as a change of engine.
A minimum of one bolt/nut used to fix the engine must be drilled in order to attach a seal embrassing the chassis.
The engine may be removed from the chassis to repair a problem not related to the crankcase.
This may be done only under the supervision of the Technical Steward.
The Technical Steward only can cut and replace the seals without being penalised.

QUADS

Exhaust system
The silencer must not go beyond the rear extremities of the quad.
The exhaust pipe of the silencer must be protected by a rounded edge of minimum 4 mm.

Chassis and ancillaries
The main chassis must be marked with the original Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The chassis number (VIN) must remain visible at all times.
The chassis shall not be replaced during the event.
The chassis may be repaired under the supervision of the Technical Steward.

Ignition cut-out switches
Quads must be equipped with a safety ignition cut-out switch, which must stop the primary circuit and must be permanently attached to the rider by a non-elastic, spiral cable of adequate length (max. 100cm straightened), similar to a telephone cable.

Number plates

Four number plates are required:
• 1 plate fixed to the front of the machine at the level of the head lamp, facing forward.
• 1 plate on each side of the machine placed on the rear mudguard.

Suspensions
All the mountings of the front and rear suspension units, suspension arms and the steering spindle are retained by a safety wire or a splitpen.

Brakes, wheels and rims
The rear wheel rim diameter cannot exceed 12 inches in Group G and 15 inches in Group H.
Wire spokes are not authorised.
Every front wheel must have a single, functional brake installed on each axle and be operated by a handlebar mounted lever.
At the rear, the vehicle must have a brake on each wheel or a brake installed jointly on the rear wheel axle, operated either by a lever on the handlebar or by a foot pedal.

Mudguards
The front and rear wheels must be covered by mudguards made of flexible materials,

Fuel tank(s)
Extra fuel tanks must be at least 25 mm (1 inch) away with relation to the edges of the protective barrier.
The total maximum fuel tank capacity contained in all tanks is 45 litres.

WEARING OF HELMETS
It is compulsory for all participants taking part in practice and races to wear a protective helmet.
The helmet must be properly fastened, be of a good fit, and be in good condition.
The helmet must have a chin strap type ‘retention system’.
Helmets constructed with an outer shell of more than one piece are permitted, provided that, in case of emergency; they can be quickly and easily removed from the rider’s head by releasing or cutting the chin strap only.

HELMET OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Scrutineers, under the supervision of the Chief Technical Steward, may check prior to practice and the races that all helmets meet the technical requirements.
If a helmet does not meet the technical requirements and is found to be defective, the Technical Steward must remove all approval marks and retain the helmet until the end of the event.
The rider must submit another helmet for approval by the Technical Steward.
After an accident involving impact, the helmet must be presented to the Technical Steward for examination (see also Art. 77.02.14).
All helmets must be intact and no alteration must have been made to their construction.
After an accident involving impact the helmet must be presented to the Technical Steward for examination.

The Technical Steward and/or the Technical Scrutineer may perform the following checks before the rider is permitted to take part in practice of the race:

That the helmet fits well on the rider’s head.
That it is not possible to slip the retention system over the chin, when fully fastened.
That it is not possible to pull the helmet over the rider’s head by pulling it from the back of the helmet.

RECOGNISED INTERNATIONAL HELMET APPROVAL MARKS

• Europe ECE 22-05 ‘P’, ‘NP’ or ‘J’
• Japan JIS T 8133 : 2007 (from 01.01.2010)
• USA SNELL M 2010 (from 01.01.2010)

EYE PROTECTION
The use of glasses, protective goggles as well as helmet visors and ‘tear off’s’ is permitted.
The material used for eye protectors and glasses must be made of shatter-proof material. Helmet visors must not be an integral part of the helmet.
Eye protectors which cause visual disturbance (scratched etc.) must not be used.

SSV

Admitted classes UTV: SSV – up to 1.200 cc (2×4, 4×4, manual or automatic/ CVT gearshift as list compiled by the manufacturer)

Dimensions
The minimum weight is set at 400 kg.
The maximum overall length is 4550 mm.
The maximum width of the bodywork is 2600 mm without rear view mirrors.

Engine and transmission
The location of the engine must be fixed in the original position.
The maximum cylinder capacity is set at 1200 cc; only original/stock engines in term of main specs are authorised.
A differential coming from a commercial catalogue of 7 competition parts may be used.
All the parts must be available, as spare parts, through a commercial network.
The gearbox casing must be standard apart from the machining of apertures for oil supply only.
The number of ratios can be reduced to enable the fitting of wider gears.
An additional lubrication and oil cooling device is allowed (circulation pump, radiator, and air intakes).
For production components, the original lubrication principle must be retained.
The only modification authorised on the gearbox / differential housing is the one intended for adapting the additional lubrication system.
All vehicles must be fitted with a gearbox including a reverse gear which must be in working order when the car starts the event, and be able to be operated by the driver when he is normally seated.
The suspension is free of restrictions.
Crew should use helmets during all SS.
2 fire extinguishers of 2kg must be available to the crew and usable while in their sitting positions.

Exhaust:
Free of restrictions

Tires:
Free of restrictions

IN GENERAL

Requirements for SSV’s

HARNESS: Seat belts must be homologated (HOMOLOGATION STIKER) and to be in good condition without damages

SEAT: The seats must be homologated (HOMOLOGATION STICKER) without damages or sharp edges

FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON BOARD: At least 2 automatic sprinkles fire extinguishers of 1kg / also a manual fire extinguisher!

FUEL TANK: Must be homologated, inside the cage, without sharp edges. Also water and oil tanks

ROLL CAGE: Must be homologated, with FIM or factory stickers on it

TOWNIG STRAPS: Front and rear belts bases for towing

ADDITIONAL LIGHT: Double row of lights in the rear, and brake lights

CUT-OFF-SWITCHES: Internal and external

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE: Number plates at least in the rear side

NETS: Nets at the driver’s and co-driver’s doors

FIREPROFF gloves, fireproof body suit, fireproof hood and boots

QUADS:

Kill Switch in the hand
Mud guards
Front and rear sprockets protection / guards
Fuel tanks no more than 45lt, not extended from the frame more than 1cm
Lights / brake lights
Number plate rear.

Please have a look:

a) Responsability

b) Liability Waiver
By submitting the entry form, the participants (entrants, drivers, passengers, owners and owner-drivers of vehicles) waive all rights to legal action and recourse for any accident or damage incurred in conjuction with the event against:
– the FIM-Europe, the FIM, the FMNR, their presidents, members, employes and officials;
– member-club of the FMNR and their sub-organization;
– organizer/promoter, his/their representatives, stewards and assistants;
– the owner(s) of the property used for the event including structures and installations on it, the administration of the circuit used for the event, its representatives and assistants;
– the participants and their attendants as well as against his/their own assistants in so far as a race or special tests for attaining high-speeds or best times are concerned;
– authorities, race services and any other organization or corporate or natural bodies involved in the organization of the event, in so far as the accident or damage did not occur through intent or gross negligence. This agreement will take effect for all parties involved with the submission of the entry form to the organizer.

Rules and Regulations can be found here

PENALTIES & TIME LIMITS

7.8 PENALTIES FOR SPEED LIMITS

RALLY RAID

TECHNICAL REGULATIONS

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