During the Rally de Kolkata event, after
the incident of Vikram Mathias car hit Arjun Balu car, there
were discussions on the use, size, placement of red reflective triangle
which each competitor use in order to warn following drivers. It was
also noted by the FMSCI officials that the size of these triangles
were not the same with all competitors. As the rally is getting faster
and faster, the size of red triangle becomes very important. After
due discussion, the FMSCI had come out with a bulletin specifying
the size of the red reflective triangle. Since this is a matter of
safety, the bulletin comes in to effect immediately i.e. all competitors
must carry this size triangle for the upcoming Rally of Maharashtra
event onwards.
Existing Art.19.19.7 of the 2009 FMSCI General
Prescription of rallies
19.19.7 Each competing car must carry a red reflective triangle which,
in the event of car stopping in a special stage, must be placed in a
conspicuous position by a member of the crew at least 50 meters before
the car’s position, in order to warn following drivers. Any crews
failing to comply may be subject to a penalty at the discretion of the
Stewards.
Amended :
19.19.7 Each competing car must carry a red reflective
triangle (which, in the event of car stopping in a special stage, must
be placed in a conspicuous position by a member of the crew at least
50 meters before the car’s position, in order to warn following
drivers. The width of the reflecting surface of each arm shall
be minimum 30mm and the length of each arm shall be 400mm.
Any crews failing to comply may be subject to a penalty at the discretion
of the Stewards.
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