Specifications

2 - SAFETY
Article 10: Safety Rules
As with any Motorsport activity there should be an understanding that certain
inherent risks will be present. Recognising and controlling these risks are vital
for the well being of people and local surroundings. Safety is an essential
consideration for the event Organisers. These Rules are to protect all
individuals and surrounding areas and are in no way intended to curtail the
spirit of the competition. Any activity deemed unsafe or outside of the spirit of
the event will be met with appropriate action by the event Organisers.
Therefore, compliance with safe driving and sporting rules, as well as any
instructions given by Track Marshals is mandatory for everyone. All Team
members must comply with the safety measures and must notify Organisers
about any anomalies or incidents. In the event that dangerous conditions are
present leave the area immediately. During the event the Pit areas will be
monitored by the Organisers to assist Teams to comply with safe practices.
Non-compliance with any of the Official Rules may lead to disqualification
from the competition at the sole and absolute discretion of the
Organisers.
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Article 11: Driving Knowledge and Test
• Only the registered Driver and the Reserve Driver will be authorised to drive
the vehicle.
• During vehicle inspection, Drivers may be questioned to test their knowledge
of the driving regulations. The Organisers reserve the right to deny track
access to a driver with insufficient knowledge of the Official Rules.
• Driving on-track: In the interest of safety it is important that Drivers learn and
apply smooth and predictable driving techniques, e.g. thinking well ahead,
avoiding sudden directional changes, and being fully aware of other
competitors around them.
Article 12: Driving under the Influence of Alcohol / Illegal Substances
Driving under the influence of any alcohol and or illegal substance(s) is
forbidden. This applies to all Drivers and Reserve Drivers entering the track.
Procedures for alcohol or substance testing are detailed in Chapter II.
Any breach will be penalized in line with Article 9 and the following additional
penalties:
• Any alcohol and / or substance related breach of the rules will be treated
at least as ‘2
nd
infraction’ of the Team, even if no prior violation has
occurred.
• In addition, the affected Driver is immediately banned from access to the
track as long as he /she is under the Influence. The Reserve Driver may
substitute the Driver if he/she is eligible to drive.
• Any second alcohol and / or substance related infraction will lead to the
immediate disqualification of the entire Team.
Shell Eco-marathon ® Official Rules 2011 – Chapter 1
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