CCDA Rule Updates V.10

[Dynamic GQ]

2.4.1 LICENCES
Each driver shall hold a current valid State, Territory or International driver’s licence. Navigator must hold a minimum of a current Lerner’s Permit or Probationary Permit.

2.4.4 ABUSE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
Breathalysers will be used to check blood alcohol content during the Event. Those Competitors or Officials who register any reading above zero shall not participate or officiate for the remainder of the event. Any Competitor or Official who refuses to provide a breathalyser reading shall be disqualified from further participation in the Event.

2.7.1 VEHICLES
A high standard of presentation shall be insisted upon at all times. Any vehicle considered to be of an inappropriate standard of preparation will not be permitted to start, at the discretion of the Chief Scutineer. A vehicle that is accepted by the Chief Scrutineer shall not be substituted.

2.11 TECHNICAL INSPECTION
Vehicles may be required to be submitted at any time for a thorough technical inspection by the Chief Scrutineer at random

2.13.1.1 VEHICLE SCRUTINEERING
Once a vehicle has been scrutineered and been issued with a log book it is deemed to have passed scrutineering unless it is involved in an incident. It is the driver’s responsibility of any vehicle involved in an incident, or which suffers significant mechanical failure, e.g. loss of brakes or steering, to present their vehicle for re-examination before being permitted to take further part in an event

2.13.1.2 EVENT SCRUTINEERING
Even with the use of log books all vehicles will appear at the start of an event for event scrutineering which includes but is not limited to:- Technical Inspection; Rollover Protection Inspection; Recovery & Safety Equipment Inspection; and any special gear that is required to participate in that event during event scrutineering.
Any vehicle that does not comply with any part of the Event Scrutineering will not be eligible to participate in that event.
No vehicle shall compete, or continue to compete after any re-examination, without the approval of the Chief Scrutineer.

2.33.5.1 SAFE RECOVERY SET UP
Crew members must not at any time attach a winch hook or cable to any part of their person or clothing.

2.41 FIRE EQUIPMENT
Vehicles shall carry at least one 1.5kg, or two 0.9kg dry powder fire extinguisher(s) placed horizontally in a readily accessible location for either member of the Crew whilst harnessed/belted in their seats with the door closed. Extinguishers fitted in the cabin shall be below shoulder height. Mounting brackets shall be steel. Plastic mounting brackets shall not be permitted

3.6.1 OCCUPANT PROTECTION
In Group A Events seat belts or harnesses shall be properly fitted, correctly fastened and adjusted during all Stages whilst the vehicle is in motion. No member of the Crew shall ride on the outside of a competing vehicle and no member of the Crew inside the competing vehicle shall have any limbs outside the vehicle whilst the vehicle is in motion. The harnesses may be partially released but only from one shoulder when the driver is required to reverse to ensure better visibility.
In Group B and Group C Events harnesses shall be properly fitted, correctly fastened and adjusted during all Stages whilst the vehicle is in motion. No member of the Crew shall ride on the outside of a competing vehicle and no member of the Crew inside the competing vehicle shall have any limbs outside the vehicle whilst the vehicle is in motion. The harnesses may be partially released but only from one shoulder when the driver is required to reverse to ensure better visibility.

3.6.2 WINDOW NETS
Unless required by supplementary regulations, window nets are not compulsory in Group A Events.
Whilst competing in Group B and Group C Events window nets are required to be fitted to the drivers’ and passengers’ window aperture. The nets must cover at least 70% of the opening and be readily opened from the bottom, from inside and outside the vehicle & may only be secured via one of the following methods 1) Marine Grade Velcro; 2)Tonneau Cover type elastic cord. The nets may be of the “string” variety with mesh size no greater than 50mm x 50mm.
The location of the net is optional and it may be fitted to the window frame so as not to inhibit egress.
Window nets shall be properly fitted during all Stages whilst the vehicle is in motion. Window nets may only be removed when crossing deep water.


3.10.3 CODE OF CONDUCT PENALTY
Physical abuse of any kind shall result in instant disqualification.
A 100 point penalty shall be incurred on the first occasion of verbal or physical abuse of any event official.
A 50 point penalty shall be incurred by a team for each member of their crew found to be consuming alcohol prior to or during any competition stages, or before departing for or during any transport stages.

3.11 SCORING
The scoring system shall be such that all Competitors shall have the same opportunity to achieve the same points for each Stage, and the same margins between placings in each Stage, for equal effort, recognising that there are a variety of skills required to navigate a four wheel drive vehicle over a variety of terrains within a defined period. Each class shall be scored individually.
The scoring system shall also reward Competitors, who continue to attempt any Stage, by allocating DNF points for every Stage.

4.1.4 BARWORK
Bars may be added to the front of vehicles for the mounting of recovery points, winch, lights and aerials. Bars may be added to the sides and rear of vehicles for added protection. All barwork is to be capped with no protruding sharp edges.

4.1.13 ATTERIES
Batteries are free. Fitting and location of additional batteries is free.
All batteries shall be securely fastened and if they are in the cabin they shall be secured in an enclosure and vented to the outside of the vehicle unless the battery is a sealed unit.
Mechanical battery isolation switches shall be fitted to 12v systems thus terminating the running of the engine and all battery power throughout the vehicle when activated in Production, Challenge and Open Class vehicles.
Mechanical battery isolation switches shall be fitted to 24v systems and must terminate all power when activated.

4.4.8 STEERING – PRODUCTION CLASS
Steering boxes shall be original equipment for that make of vehicle and shall be limited to mechanical system. No External power assisted ram to be used.

4.4.9 SUSPENSION – PRODUCTION CLASS
Shock absorber and spring be mounted in the original mount. Shock absorber tower may be spaced to allow for the fitting of a taller shock absorber.


Cable storage horns/pegs:
Cable horns or pegs that protrude in a manner that might injure or impale the winch operator should he fall against them will not be acceptable. The minimum requirements are as follows:- 14mm diameter round rod/pipe with a minimum outside bend radius being 100mm

6.1.12 READY TO START CONDITION
The scrutineering team shall check ALL items. It is the CREWS RESPONSIBILITY to rectify any transgressions and seek final scrutineering approval prior to commencement of the event.
Vehicle, all relevant documentation, and all compulsory equipment shall be present at event scrutineering. Recovery equipment, spares, tools, personal gear, garbage bags, water and other nominated items in the supplementary regulations shall all be securely stored but available for inspection.

6.1.15 SCRUTINEERING PENALTIES
Any vehicle that fails the event scrutineering shall not compete until all transgressions are rectified and final scrutineering approval has been given.
Any team which fails to turn up to scrutineering prior to the cut off of the allocated time period shall not take part in the event.

EXHAUST SYSTEMS
The exhaust system is free.
Exhaust systems on tray back Ute must terminate a minimum of 300mm past the rear of the cab below door handle height on a downward angle at the extremities of the vehicle.
Exhaust systems on all other vehicles must terminate past the rear diff below door handle height on a downward angle at the extremities of the vehicle.

FUEL
The fuel system is free but shall be in a sound condition with all fittings tightly fastened.
Alternative fuel such as LPG may be fitted in accordance with State and National Regulations.
There must be a fully sealed firewall between the occupants and the fuel tank. A fuel cell is permitted.