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4x4 Adventures Ltd
Taunton, Somerset (6034521) |
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Rules and Regulations Summary
The object of the event is for a single vehicle to locate various punches, the location of which will be indicated on the day. Each punch will identified by a number to verify it is the desired objective. The punch will be attached to a fixed point on the objective either by a cable or direct fixing. The control card (attached by the scrutineer to a consistent point on all vehicles) must be marked with the pin punch in the correct box on the control card as proof that the objective has been visited. The vehicle must negotiate close enough to the point to collect the punch mark without detaching either the pin punch or control card. There may also be special tasks which are worth extra points. These are generally along the lines of non-driving puzzles or may include driving a short course through numbered gates in reverse gear or against the clock. The nature of the Challenge Events (collecting punches, taking parts in special tasks) means that competitors and marshalls alike could be working in arduous conditions. Co-drivers should wear suitably protective equipment/clothing as deemed suitable for the conditions. They should have a high personal level of fitness, be in good health, able bodied and not carrying injuries. The event will be for individual vehicles, each of which must carry one driver and one co-driver providing they are accommodated in securely fixed seats and wearing approved seatbelts or harnesses. Depending on the type of event, vehicles will be grouped into one of three classes, standard, standard + 1 or modified. All drivers must have current UK driving licences. Competitors may enter their vehicles with or without a partner vehicle (depending on the type of event) and may be paired at the event by the organisers. Vehicles must have a working horn, seatbelts for all seats in use, towing points front and rear and carry a tow rope. Horns will be used to notify an emergency. On hearing horns competitors should attempt to assist/locate the problem or notify marshals. A roll bar must be fitted to all soft top vehicles. Even if the event takes place wholly on private land, Vehicle Tax, MOT and insurance are required. In the event of public roads being used to link sites then it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that all road regulations are complied with. Vehicles must carry an emergency first aid kit and fire extinguisher. All items must be securely stowed within a vehicle. Competitors are not allowed to smoke while competing. A blanket speed limit of 15mph covers all sites and any vehicle exceeding this will be disqualified. There may be road sections and or public rights of way either linking sites or between different sites. It is the competitors responsibility to ensure the vehicle is road legal before driving onto a public highway. The public highway sections are to be considered transit sections and are not part of the event in any form. The use of winch sails is compulsory for all wire ropes the whole time. The sail should be free flowing along the length of the wire. For synthetic ropes a sail is to be used when winching across a track or public right of way. The sail should be free flowing along the length of the wire. Gloves must be worn at all times when using recovery equipment. There must be no damage or removal of any object within the competition area (i.e. trees, fences, gates, walls etc.) and tree strops must be used where necessary. ‘Clear for winching’ should be called out clearly prior to each and every winching operation if spectators or other competitors are in the vicinity. Competitors must ensure that winch cables are never crossed. In the event of a breakdown, repairs must be carried out on a suitable ground sheet. Try to limit any spillage of fuel or oil. In the event of any spillage a marshal must be informed. Do NOT drop litter All competitors will obey the organisers/marshals instructions. Their decision is final. If you feel at any time that the severity of a section is beyond your capability you must stop. You will not be forced into a situation you consider to be potentially dangerous. All sections, stages and punches are voluntary. You should not attempt them if you feel it is outside your or your vehicles capability. Pets: Pets are permitted in the main event control area and the camping area only. They are NOT permitted onto the site(s) or areas where the competitors are actually competing. If the campsite is in a field and they are competing in a wood then pets are NOT permitted into ANY PART of that wood. You are responsible for the safe handling and safety of your pets. The organisers and/or sponsors and/or competitors take no responsibility for the actions of your pets or any damage (immediate or otherwise) that they may cause. Pets should be kept under close control at all times. Classes
Standard
Standard + 1
Modified
NB: The term locker includes anything other than an open differential. Aids to traction also include fiddle brakes and Traction Control systems, ‘Soft’ Lockers and winches. This is a non exclusive list. If in doubt please contact us. Vehicle Related Rules and Regulations RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
All vehicles must have the following minimum recovery equipment (compatible with all winches fitted):
All vehicles must carry:
All vehicles must comply with the rules as stated above. ROAD/PUBLIC ROW All vehicles must be presented with a current MOT certificate, be road taxed and be in a roadworthy and road legal condition.
Rules and Regs to be followed during the Event RECOVERY
For non SS punches the more vehicles that achieve the punch in each class the less it is worth:
Red and White tape, indicates either:
The tape and the line it subtends vertically should be considered as an unmovable barrier. EMERGENCY
Issue 14 (Mar 2011) |
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