New York regulations

9 NYCRR 4116.8

Executive Department

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Duties of drivers

Duties of drivers

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(a)If the judges determine that a programmed driver is unreliable, unfit or incompetent, or if such programmed driver refuses to comply with the direction of the judges, or is reckless or unmannerly in his or her conduct, such programmed driver may be removed.
(b)It shall be the duty of each driver to report to the paddock judge at least 10 minutes prior to the opening of wagering on the race in which such driver is scheduled to drive and thereafter to be present in the paddock in fit condition to drive 15 minutes prior to post time of such race.
(1)Should a driver carelessly fail to fulfill such duty, such driver shall be subject to fine or suspension. Carelessness shall be presumed if a driver fails to make timely appearance to drive after such driver has competed at another track the same day.
(2)Should a driver willfully fail to fulfill such duty, such driver shall be suspended.

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