FIA Releases Latest Safety Guidelines for Rally

In its bid to heighten safety measures but still maintain the excitement for the sport, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport, recently released the latest set of guidelines for Rally.

FIA President Jean Todt said that the new FIA Rally Safety Guidelines are the culmination of an intensive period of detailed analysis and consultation regarding the safe running of FIA rally events around the world.

According to Todt, the Safety and Rally departments have worked in close collaboration with members of the FIA Closed Road Commission and the FIA Rally Commission to gather the latest best practice from the FIA World Rally Championship, in a format that is also relevant to FIA Regional and National-level rallying.

"Safety remains a key challenge, however the FIA is committed to doing everything possible to protect motor sport spectators, competitors, marshals and media. The best expertise, careful planning and correct implementation are crucial to the continued success of the sport we love," Todt was quoted in the 108-page manual.

Since spectators are within close proximity to the vehicles during racing, one of the main scope of the new guidelines is to increase spectator safety.

As stated in the website, the FIA encourages all of its National Sporting Authorities  to have their own safety delegates at each event they sanction.

The said move will be supported by a training program for safety delegates, with a pilot training seminar this year.

"From 2020 onwards, regional training seminars will be conducted for these Safety Delegates from each country around the world," the FIA stated.

The new manual also covers the role and responsibilities of officials; the use of safety cars and the safety plan; special Stage set-up; communication with marshals and fans; and incident handling.

Many of the said initiatives are designed to be implemented with little to no cost and the FIA will work with ASNs to ensure that is the case.

Yves Matton, FIA rally director, emphasize the importance of safety on rally.

"Safety is the key for the sustainability of rallying in the future and one of the keys in safety is education--we see this around the world. These guidelines will help educate all to have the best procedures and the best habits in rallying," Matton was quoted as saying.

From WRC's Facebook page

Read All

Featured Articles

Recommended Articles For You

Read All

Featured Cars

  • Upcoming

Car Articles From Zigwheels

  • News
  • Article Feature
  • Advisory Stories
  • Road Test
  • PH EV sector gathers new investments, more support for growth
    PH EV sector gathers new investments, more support for growth
    Cesar Miguel . Today
  • Jetour Auto PH launches all-new T1 i-DM
    Jetour Auto PH launches all-new T1 i-DM
    Cesar Miguel . Today
  • Motorists can now use one RFID for Luzon tollways
    Motorists can now use one RFID for Luzon tollways
    Paulo Papa . Oct 21, 2025
  • Suzuki PH opens Otis dealership
    Suzuki PH opens Otis dealership
    Paulo Papa . Oct 21, 2025
  • BMW PH rolls out ‘Seasons of Joy’ promo with flex financing options, savings of P2.9-M
    BMW PH rolls out ‘Seasons of Joy’ promo with flex financing options, savings of P2.9-M
    Paulo Papa . Oct 21, 2025
  • Top 4 reasons to buy the JAC JS6
    Top 4 reasons to buy the JAC JS6
    Cesar Miguel . Oct 21, 2025
  • Li Auto L7: 4 reasons to buy
    Li Auto L7: 4 reasons to buy
    Cesar Miguel . Oct 17, 2025
  • 4 reasons why you should buy the Ford Territory Hybrid
    4 reasons why you should buy the Ford Territory Hybrid
    Cesar Miguel . Oct 14, 2025
  • Here are the PH-offered Isuzu D-Max's 6 available tones
    Here are the PH-offered Isuzu D-Max's 6 available tones
    Paulo Papa . Oct 10, 2025
  • Here are the BYD Tang DM-i’s strengths, weaknesses
    Here are the BYD Tang DM-i’s strengths, weaknesses
    Cesar Miguel . Oct 10, 2025
  • Avoid road trip horror stories this 'Undas' with these tips
    Avoid road trip horror stories this 'Undas' with these tips
    Ruben Manahan IV . Oct 20, 2025
  • Here are ways to avoid road rage
    Here are ways to avoid road rage
    Paulo Papa . Sep 23, 2025
  • How well do you understand traffic signs?
    How well do you understand traffic signs?
    Cesar Miguel . Sep 09, 2025
  • How car collectors can take advantage of Liqui Moly products
    How car collectors can take advantage of Liqui Moly products
    Ruben Manahan IV . Sep 08, 2025
  • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
    Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
  • First drive: Ford Territory Hybrid
    First drive: Ford Territory Hybrid
    Cesar Miguel . Oct 16, 2025
  • Honda HR-V S: well-endowed entry level option
    Honda HR-V S: well-endowed entry level option
    Cesar Miguel . Oct 06, 2025
  • Ford Everest Sport Special Edition: ‘tough’-tier SUV
    Ford Everest Sport Special Edition: ‘tough’-tier SUV
    Paulo Papa . Sep 15, 2025
  • Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S HEV: sporty yet sustainable
    Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S HEV: sporty yet sustainable
    Paulo Papa . Sep 08, 2025
  • ELECTRIA: JMC EV3 - cutesy city slicker
    ELECTRIA: JMC EV3 - cutesy city slicker
    Cesar Miguel . Sep 04, 2025