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58 Pa. Code § 183.264. Drivers’ meetings.

§ 183.264. Drivers’ meetings.

 (a)  Before the first heat or race at any meeting is contested the racing officials and drivers shall meet at a time and place to be designated by the presiding judge. Notice of the time and place of such meetings shall be published on the bulletin board in the office of the race secretary and declaration room at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, and shall be announced over the public address system 1 hour prior to the meeting.

 (b)  The officials will announce any special rules affecting the race meeting and shall explain such of the rules of racing as shall be requested, especially those of an interpretative nature. At the conclusion of such meeting special rules shall be posted on the bulletin board in the declaration room and an appropriate number of copies shall be given to the horsemen’s representative. Drivers shall be responsible for knowing the rules of racing.

 (c)  No driver shall be permitted to drive unless he has attended the meeting or has met with the officials. It shall be the duty of the driver to request a meeting. Upon request it shall be incumbent upon the presiding judge or associate judges to explain the rules.



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