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ACU HANDBOOK HANDBOOK ACU HANDBOOK 2012 ARENA TRIALS BEACH CROSS BEACH RACING BIKE TRIALS BYMX CYCLE TRIALS DRAG ENDURO GRASS TRACK HARE & HOUNDS HILL CLIMB MOTOCROSS POCKET BIKES QUAD ROAD RACING SPEEDWAY SPRINT 2012 SUPERCROSS SUPERMOTO TRIALS £8.00 OFC_OBC_ACU HANDBOOK_2012.indd 1 10/01/2012 16:25 Trials & Enduro motorcycle insurance • Approved Third Party cover for on road competitive use in recognised events • 12 months cover for general road use • includes green lanes and trail riding • includes free European cover • Option to include Fire & Theft cover* *Theft cover subject to acceptable security when motorcycle not in use Regulatory Trials motorcycle insurance • Approved comprehensive cover for pre -1987 registered motorcycles • Full cover for on road competitive use in recognised & correctly permitted events • 12 months cover for general road use • includes green lanes and trail riding • includes free European cover *Theft cover subject to acceptable security when motorcycle not in use TRACK OPERATORS INSURANCE • Motorcycle & quad bike track operators insurance cover • including Public Liability for practice & competition use • Material damage cover available Tel: 01279 870535 Fax: 01279 870636 Email: [email protected] or visit: www.msminsurance.co.uk IFC_IBC_ACU HANDBOOK_2012.indd 1 22/12/2011 11:47 2012 HANDBOOK January 2012 All enquiries should be addressed to: The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd., ACU House, Wood Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2YX. Telephone: 01788 566400; Fax: 01788 573585 www.acu.org.uk [email protected] The contents of this Handbook are Copyright and must not be reproduced without written consent from the Auto-Cycle Union Ltd. The various regulations contained herein become eff ective as at 1st January 2012. This publication supersedes previous editions. The ACU is the internationally recognized National Governing Body for motorcycle sport in the British Isles (less Northern Ireland). Formed in 1903, the ACU has a long tradition in the world of motorcycle sport being a founder member of the World Governing Body, the Federation Internationale Motocyclisme (FIM). The ACU has a major role in furthering the interests of motorcycle sport on a global basis. Domestically, the ACU provides for all forms of motorcycle sport ranging from Road Racing to all disciplines of Off Road activity and has successfully organized world class events such as Moto GP, World Superbikes, the Isle of Man TT Races and the Motocross of Nations. The ACU aims to ensure that all people irrespective of their age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, creed, colour, social status or sexual orientation, have a genuine and equal opportunity to participate in motorcycle sport at levels in all roles. The ACU fully supports youth activity in all disciplines and through the ACU Academy, some of our young riders go on to become British, European and World Champions in their chosen sport. Published by: The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd. Designed by: The Ark Design & Print. Printed by: William Clowes. The products advertised within this Handbook are not necessarily endorsed by the ACU. ACU AND THE AUTO-CYCLE UNION ARE TRADING NAMES OF THE AUTO-CYCLE UNION LIMITED REGISTERED UNDER COMPANY NO. 00134679; REGISTERED OFFICE: ACU HOUSE, WOOD STREET, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE CV21 2YX Patron HRH THE PRINCE PHILIP, Duke of Edinburgh KG KT OM GBE AC QSO President Emeritus The Rt Hon THE LORD JOPLING DL President The Right Reverend John Oliver Vice President C. MORAM (2012) Mrs M. MELLISH (2012) Chairman B. HIGGINS Deputy Chairman J. COLLINS Auditors TARGET CONSULTING LIMITED General Secretary G. THOMPSON MBE BEM Honorary Members of the ACU C. ARMES M. FRANCIS D. D. BANKS N. E. GOSS MBE Lt Col (Retd) E. P. BARTLETT K. LYWOOD E. BELLARS D. RYDER A. BROWNLIE D. SLAUGHTER J. BUSSELL R. W. SMITH D. R. CLAMPIN W. A. SMITH R. COLLINS K. SPRAYSON J. COLES J. STONE THE ACU MISSION • To pursue the interests of motorcycling while protecting and promoting the needs of members. • To facilitate British Motorcycle Sport in the most accommodating, de-regulated and user led manner possible. • To make British Motorcycle Sport happen. Disclaimer The Auto-Cycle Union Ltd., its Directors and Offi cers accept no liability in respect of loss or damage occasioned directly or indirectly as a result of the publication of the ACU Handbook or Web Site. It is a matter for each individual to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of any Course, Facility or Product (including Machinery and Clothing) off ered by Clubs, Venues, Landowners, Advertisers or Manufacturers and for such individuals to ensure that adequate insurance and medical arrangements have been made to protect their interest with regard to any activity undertaken. 4 CONTENTS AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2012 contents section one THE ACU ACU approved protective helmets and visors 90 ACU Benevolent Fund 93 ACU Environmental Code 103 Anti-theft initiative 14 Associate membership 92 Auto-Cycle Union Limited structure 12 Centres/Regions 21 Committee & Panels 8 Competition licence/trial registration 92 Equal opportunities/sports equity policy statement 108 Fuel regulations – National ACU 88 Insurance 109 Land Use Advisory Service 100 LARA 98 LASU 96 Medical services 118 Non-territorial clubs 15 One event licences 92 Price List 95 Recognised associations 19 Recognised promoters 18 Safety precautions 120 Serious accident checklist 117 Sound level control 85 Technical offi cials 67 The Motor Vehicles (Off Road Events) Regulations 1995 101 Timekeepers & timing equipment 63 Training Department 97 Useful addresses 19 Who should I contact at the ACU? 13 AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2012 CONTENTS 5 section two STANDING REGULATIONS Drag Race 328 Enduro 159 Grass Track 234 Hare and Hounds/Cross Country 177 Hillclimb 360 Motocross 125 Pocket Bike 392 Road Racing 258 Scooter 399 Sprint 375 Supermoto 311 Trials 194 section three ACU Historical information 442 section four National Sporting Code of the ACU 449 section fi ve Rules of the Union 499 section six ACU Directory 2012 517 Please support our advertisers, they support you! Note No discrimination is intended where references are made to ‘he’, rather than ‘she’, throughout this Handbook. COPYRIGHT (To be printed in all offi cial programmes) All literary matters in the offi cial programme including the list of competitors and their racing numbers is copyright and any person making illegal use thereof will be prosecuted. It is also a condition of admission to any event held under an ACU Permit that no part of the meeting can be fi lmed or video recorded and/or video transmitted in any way without the written consent of the promoters/organisers and/or the ACU except for the sole purpose of private enjoyment. section one THE ACU 8 COMMITTEES & PANELS AUTO CYCLE UNION HANDBOOK 2012 NATIONAL COUNCIL South Eastern Centre C. Boniface 44 CHAIRMAN – B. Higgins (2013) Sunnycote, Southampton Street, Farnborough, Marytavy, Tavistock, Devon PL19 Hampshire GU14 6BG. Tel: 07812 924510 9QB. Tel: 01822 614355 (Offi ce hours) [email protected] brian@rentaff ord.fsnet.co.uk Southern Centre B. New, 6 Coleridge Gardens, Cheshire & North Wales Centre I. Dommett, Cowplan, Waterlooville, Hants PO8 8LS. 15 Buckingham Road, Cheadle Hume, Tel: 02392 645114 Cheshire SK8 5EG. Tel: 0161 282 0132 South Midland Centre D. Porter, 96 [email protected] Pembroke Avenue, Luton, Beds LU4 Cornwall Centre Mrs R. Fraser, Marlow 9BJ. Tel: 07710 435127/01582 847399 Cottage, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall TR3 [email protected] 7DD. Tel: 01209 860083/07747 852772 South Western Centre B. Edwards Courtfi eld, [email protected] Ashill, Cullompton, Devon EX15 3NH. Eastern Centre Mr R G Hearn (Jack), 25 Tel: 01884 840078 [email protected] Quinton Road, Needham Market, Wessex Centre F. Sweeting, 185 Great Ashley, Suff olk IP6 8BP. Tel/Fax: 01449 721042 Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 2PP. [email protected] Tel: 01225 862506 [email protected] East Midland Centre M. Jessup, 54 Monks Western Centre A F G Noel, 9 Finch Croft Road, Binley Woods, Coventry CV3 2BS. Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, Glos Tel: 02476 544463 [email protected] GL52 5BD Tel/Fax: 01242 244553 East South Wales Centre Mrs S. Payne, [email protected] Colbost, Newport Road, Caldicot, West South Wales Centre G Heywood, Magor NP6 3BZ. Tel: 01633 880442 81 Alexander Road, Gorseinon, [email protected] Swansea SA4 4NU, Tel: 01792 893457 East Yorks Centre Mrs A. Watson, [email protected] Dunriding, High Street, Castleton, Yorkshire Centre D. Loney, 28 Bramley Whitby YO21 2DB Tel: 01287 660577 Lane, Lightcliff e, Halifax, West [email protected] Yorkshire HX3 8SR. Tel: 01422 206828 Isle of Man Centre P. Franklin, 4 Costain Close, [email protected] Colby, Isle of Man. Tel: 07624 232770 SACU A. Sheddon, 28 West Main Street, [email protected] Uphall, West Lothian EH52 5DW. Midland Centre M. Wear, 57 Roseway, Tel: 01506 858354 Fax: 01506 855792 Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 offi [email protected] 4HW. Tel: 01743 464183/07788 412062 Non-Territorial Board J. Blower, “Windyways”, [email protected] 195 Star & Garter Road, Stoke on Trent Mid Wales Centre Miss A. Bates, “Little ST3 7HJ. Tel: 01782 311201/07989 353961 Gigrin”, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5NU. [email protected] Tel: 01597 810435/07903 829447 Non-Territorial Board P. Tomlin 25 [email protected] Rusper Road, Dagenham, Essex Northern Centre R. Wilson MRICS 180 RM9 4NT. Tel: 0208 5931237 Burnside Road, Kendal, Cumbria sunfl [email protected] LA9 6EB. Tel/Fax 01539 728565 hildawilson@btinternetcom Year in brackets indicates expiry of term of offi ce North Eastern Centre I Reavely, 35 Columbia at 31st December. Terrace, Blythe, Northumberland, NE24 3JZ [email protected] ACU LTD DIRECTORS North Western Centre R. Livesey 1 CHAIRMAN – B. Higgins (2013) Franklands Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Sunnycote, Marytavy, Tavistock, Lancs PR2 6RX. Tel: 01772 791924 Devon PL19 9QB.