1.2.092 A rider whose licence could not be verified and whose status as a non-suspended licence holder cannot be established in any other manner may not start and may not figure in the classification of the event. 

(text modified on 01.01.05) 

1.2.093 The licence check shall take place in an area of sufficient size and which is inaccessible to the public. 

## § 6 Start of the race 

1.2.094 For road races, the riders must sign the signature sheet under the supervision of a commissaire prior to the start. 

(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.01.05; 03.06.16) 

1.2.095 The start shall be given by means of a pistol, a whistle, a bell, a flag or by electronic means. 

1.2.096 The start shall be given by – or under the control of – a commissaire (the starter) and he alone shall judge the validity of the start. 

1.2.097 A false start shall be indicated by a double pistol shot, a double-whistle or a double bell- chime. 

1.2.098 The commissaires shall verify that riders present on the start line are equipped according to the regulations (bicycle, clothing, identification numbers, etc.) 

## § 7 Finish 

(text modified on 01.01.05) 

## Finish line 

1.2.099 The finish line shall comprise a line of 4 cm in width, painted in black on a white strip 72 cm wide thus leaving 34 cm of white on each side of the black line. For mountain bike races the white strip must be 20 cm, thus leaving 8 cm on each side of the black line. 

(text modified on 01.01.04; 01.01.05) 

1.2.100 The finish occurs at the instant that the tyre of the front wheel meets the vertical plane rising from the starting edge of the finishing line. To this end, the verdict of the photo- finish shall be final. 

Unless otherwise specified, the finish may also be observed using any appropriate technical means that is accepted by the commissaires' panel. 

(text modified on 01.01.00; 01.01.04; 01.09.04; 01.01.05) 

1.2.101 In road, mountain bike, BMX and cyclo-cross events, a banner labelled "FINISH" must be fixed above the finishing line and perpendicular to the road or course. Should the banner have disappeared or been damaged, the finish line shall be indicated by a black and white chequered flag. 

