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Re: Why interpret?
Posted by 'davidmc' on 18 Apr 2012 @ 12:26

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And as one example of why rules must be read in context and interpreted as such:

16.13.1. It must be rigidly located on the chassis and designed to securely locate the Driver, without movement relative to the chassis when cornering or braking.

Clearly, this rule is intended to ensure that the seat used does not move when in use and keeps the driver in the kart. Take it out of context and it states that seats must not flex (otherwise it may move relative to the chassis). It may also imply that the driver cannot move relative to the chassis when cornering and braking. An interesting dilemma for those who obey every rule to the letter.

Or this one:

16.14. Whatever the position of the pedals, they must never protrude forward of the chassis or bumper.

Clearly this rule means the front bumper, but the letter of the rule just says "bumper" which must therefore also include the rear bumper. So now the pedals must be behind the driver.

Or how about this one:

16.15.2. It must not present a hazard.

This is referring to the exhaust, and is obviously intended to ensure the exhaust system is well designed and relatively safe. However, by reading the letter of the rule, hot exhausts are clearly a hazard (I've burnt myself on them several times) so surely we should not be allowing our exhausts to get hot?

Interpretation and context are required when reading any rule book.

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Re: Why interpret? by 'davidmc' (17 Apr 2012 @ 14:03)

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