10. Special Stage Penalties
10.1. When all four wheels of a vehicle cross the boundary of the course the competitor may receive a DNF for that SS.
10.2. A10-point penalty will be incurred when: -
A vehicle straddles a peg.
A vehicle knocks over a boundary peg. (the peg must be broken or on the ground)
A vehicle breaks the bunting.
10.3. Penalties for a driver or co-driver not wearing a seat belt, helmet or riding on the outside of a vehicle are:-
*First offence: 100-point penalty and a DNF.
*Second offence in same day: 200-point penalty and a DNF.
*Third offence in same day: Event Disqualification.
A 20-point penalty will be incurred for either driver or co-driver not having the seat belt on correctly (e.g.:- harness loose, shoulder strap loose or off).
10.4. Teams will DNF if they receive outside assistance.
10.5. Lost or unsecured recovery equipment at the finish of an SS will incur a 10-point penalty.
10.6. Techniques that are deemed to be unsafe shall incur a 10-point penalty, these include:-
Jumping over or going under a winch cable while anchored or moving dampener while winching. It is allowed to move in on a tight cable to reposition the cable dampener or to affect repairs to the vehicle
Failure to clear an area prior to snatching or winching.
Continuing to stand in front of vehicle whilst winching, after official warning.
Handling a winch cable or hook with no gloves.
Failing to use a cable dampener during winching operations.
Carrying the winch cable into the cabin or tray area of the vehicle.
Continuing any unsafe practice after official warning.
Helmet incorrectly secured whilst in a moving vehicle.
Unsecured or partially secured window net in a moving vehicle.
Driving over cable with wheel.
10.7. Excessive wheel spin, (including while vehicle being winched) after being warned by official.
2nd warning : 10-point penalty
3rd warning : 20-point penalty
4th warning : 30-point penalty and DNF
10.8. No driver or co-driver shall engage in abusive, obscene language or improper behaviour toward themselves, other competitors, spectators or officials. After an official warning a minimum penalty of 40-points will apply.
10.9. When vehicle has lost forward momentum on entering an obstacle or slope, winching must commence without further attempts at driving. A 20-point penalty will apply if a second attempt is made.
10.10. Penalties will be deducted from the overall scores at the end of all SS in the event.
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