Event Safety Rules

The safety rules (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) for the motor sports event (hereinafter referred to as the Event) have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Article 18 of the Law on Sports of the Republic of Lithuania and the regulatory acts of the Lithuanian Automobile Sports Federation (hereinafter referred to as the LASF). Participants and spectators of the event must comply with the safety requirements and prohibitions set by the organiser, specified in these Rules.

The organiser shall officially inform the LASF about the organisation of this Event and shall submit the Event Regulations (Supplementary Regulations of event) and these Rules within the deadlines set by the latter.

Article I – SPECTATORS

1. The Track includes the section of the road from the starting point to the finish line. In cases where traffic on the Track is in a circle (the starting point coincides with the finish line), the sections of the roads entering the starting point and exiting the Track are included in the Track. The conduct of the Event on the Track includes the period from the display of the starting flag to the first participant or group of participants to the display of the finishing flag to the last participant or group of participants.
2. Spectators must comply with the provisions of these Rules when observing the Event. In cases where other information means (personnel, signs, tapes, etc.) do not prohibit approaching the Track or other dangerous places, Spectators must comply with the provisions of these Rules.
3. Spectators must follow the instructions of the personnel working on the Track.
4. The Organizer will install special spectator zones in extremely safe areas.
5. Places where spectators are prohibited will be marked on the Google Maps map of the speed sections, which will be publicly published in the Sportity application (login password Rokiskis26), on the website www.rallyrokiskis.com , on a social network „Facebook“ www.facebook.com/rallyrokiskis .
6. Spectators may also observe the Event in other places (not in the Spectator Zones), but only after familiarizing themselves with these Rules and complying with the requirements specified in these Rules.
7. It is prohibited to observe the Event in private territories (except in cases where permission has been obtained from the owner of the private territory).
8. It is prohibited to consume alcoholic beverages and psychotropic substances while observing the Event. It is also prohibited to be in the observation area of ​​the Event while intoxicated with alcoholic beverages and (or) psychotropic substances.
9. Cars on the Track may suddenly change direction due to driver error, mechanical vehicle failure, Track condition or terrain change, therefore Spectators’ attention (gaze) must always be focused on cars driving on the Track. This allows them to notice the threat very early and retreat to an even safer place. At the Event observation point, it is especially recommended: not to gather, not to sit, not to lie down, not to engage in other activities, except for observing the Event.
10. During Events, when one car is driving on the Track at a time, Spectators are prohibited from being (driving, walking, standing, lying down) on the roadway of the Track and at a distance of at least 20 meters in both directions along the roadway of the Track (red zone in the picture):

Straight road section

11. During events when one car is driving on the Track at a time, Spectators are prohibited from being on the roadway of the Track and in the red-marked areas around intersections, turns, jumps and retarders:

Turn of 90° or less angle (Crossroad)

Turn of bigger than 90° angle (Crossroad)

Jump and retarder on the straight road section

Sequence of turns

12. In the event of an accident on the track, Spectators are prohibited from taking any action related to the car (or several cars) that has experienced the accident, except in cases where assistance is requested by the Organizer or the Event service personnel.
13. Upon the arrival of medics and rescuers, Spectators must move away from the accident site at least 100 meters away and not interfere with the rescue operation.
14. The Organiser familiarises Spectators with the requirements of Article I of these Rules by providing printed information at ticket purchase points during the event, when purchasing an electronic ticket. QR code with a link to the SAFETY section of the Organiser’s website (https://rallyrokiskis.com/en/saugumas) placed in the rally magazine distributed during the event, QR code with a link to the SAFETY section of the Organiser’s website (https://rallyrokiskis.com/en/saugumas placed on the event poster, which is published not only on the Organiser’s website, social network, and the Rokiškis municipality website, but also a printed poster is displayed in surrounding towns. Safety while observing car rally competitions will also be discussed during the rally radio broadcasts, which will last both days of the event, and a special Organiser’s article and video about safe rally observation will be published during the rally week and will be posted on the website and distributed on social networks.(https://rallyrokiskis.com/safety, https://www.facebook.com/rallyrokiskis).

Article II – COMPETITORS

15. By signing the Event competitors application, Competitors undertake to comply with the Event regulations prepared by the Organiser, these Rules and other regulatory requirements specified by the Organiser.
16. Since the Event is one of the stages of the Lithuanian Automobile Rally Championship, Participants must comply with the LASF regulations, the Lithuanian Rally Championship rules, the Lithuanian Rally Championship regulations and the Technical Regulations.
17. The provisions of the Road Traffic Rules apply to the behaviour of participants and incidents at the access points to the Track (including the Participants’ Park and the entrance to the starting point and exit from the Track).
18. At the approaches to the track (including the Participants’ Park and the entrance to the starting point and exit from the Track), Participants are allowed to drive at a speed of no more than 20 km/h.
19. Participants must follow the instructions (visual, written or verbal) of the Organiser and/or the Event staff.
20. Participants must have at least one 4 kg or 6 kg fire extinguisher and a liquid-proof mat placed under the car (minimum dimensions 3 × 5 m) in their assigned repair areas.
21. Participants may refuel in their assigned repair area. Each Participant is responsible for ensuring that refuelling is safe (no fire or environmental hazards).
22. Participants are introduced to the Event documents and other information on the Organiser’s website, social networks, and other information sources.(https://rallyrokiskis.com/en/saugumas, https://www.facebook.com/rallyrokiskis).

Article III – FIRST AID

23. First aid is provided in accordance with the LASF First Aid Description and/or general legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania regulating first aid and medical aid.

Article IV – RESCUE SERVICE

24. Rescue operations are carried out in accordance with the general legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania regulating rescue operations.

A person holding a rally passport confirms that he/she is familiar with the rally observation rules and is responsible for his/her own safety if he/she violates them.

Asmuo, turintis ralio pasą patvirtina, kad yra susipažinęs su ralio stebėjimo taisyklėmis ir jas pažeidęs pats atsako už savo saugumą.

Watching the rally in the red marked areas is PROHIBITED.
Remember, automobile sports can be life-threatening if you don’t follow the rules!

If spectators do not follow the observation rules Organiser of rally may be forced to cancel the Special Stage.

Don’t be the reason for stopping the rally!

Special Stage is opened to traffic only when a safety car with a green light passes through it .