Proposal 11: Revise/Change 2B.7.2.3 Passing in Non-Lane Races to Passing [ Revision 1 ]
Committee: TrackSubmitted on 2023-07-24
Status: Passed on August 08, 2023
Background
The old rule was only intended to cover passing in non-lane bound races, the revised rule now covers passing in general and fixes some short commings. These include:
- Defining what is considered overtaking
- Consistent definition of safe distance for all wheel sizes using the lane width
- Possibilities for the referee to disqualify riders in case of non-compliance
Proposal
Revision of the Rule: (As PDF Version with changes highlighted)
Old Rule:
2B.7.2.3 Passing in Non-Lane Races
1. In non-lane-bound races, an overtaking rider must pass on the outside, unless there is enough room to safely pass on the inside. Riders passing on the inside are responsible for any fouls that may take place as a result. Riders must maintain a minimum of one (24 Class) wheel diameter (618 mm as judged by eye) between each other when passing,and at all other times. This is measured from wheel to wheel, so that one rider passing another may come quite close, as long as their wheels remain at least 618 mm apart. The slower rider must maintain a reasonably straight course, and not interfere with the faster rider.
2. No physical contact between riders is allowed.
New Rule:
2B.7.2.3 Passing
1. In all races or sections of races:
1.1 that are lane-bound, passing riders as well as riders being passed should strive to not extend any body part into the next lane to avoid any obstruction of the other rider.
1.2 that are non-lane bound, riders must pass on the outside. The passing rider is responsible for maintaining a safe distance from the rider being passed, rider being passed must maintain a reasonably straight course and must not block or interfere with the passing rider. This applies from the beginning of the pass (this is the case when the wheels start to overlap, as seen from the side), until the passing rider is a safe distance in front of the rider being passed. A safe distance is half a lane width (610 mm as judged by eye; this distance is also approximately one 24 Class wheel diameter) from wheel to wheel. This means that one rider passing another may come quite close, as long as their wheels remain at least 610 mm apart.
If, in the judgement of the referee, a rider violates this rule and obstructs another rider, they (or in case of a relay competition, their team) shall be disqualified.
Body
Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion 19
In the linked PDF version hopefully all changes are highlighted: red and crossed out means this part is omitted, blue and italic is new.
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Votes on this proposal:
3 out of 5 voting members have voted.
Agree: 3, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.