Re: Radios & Cell Phones on Rides

["S. Brown" <sbrown@wamedes.com>]

>There is, however, one use of two-way communications which arguably
>violates AERC Rules.  Rule 6(k) prohibits being prompted by a person
>other than another entrant.  For this rule to be violated, a protester
>has the burden of proof to clearly show that: (1) prompting has
>occurred; and, (2) the prompting went beyond the ordinary support
>services of attendants and crews.  

What do you mean by "prompting"?  What kind of stuff would be considered in
the prompting category?  I normally carry a cell phone with me when I ride
for safety sake, but never thought that there would be an illegal use
during competitions.

Sue
sbrown@wamedes.com
Tyee Farm
Marysville, Wa.