In the event of a heat wave, exceptional measures may be put in place by the president of the commissaires' panel in consultation with the organiser. Other exceptional situations where a rider may dispose of bottles is left to commissaires’ discretion. 

It is forbidden to carry and/or use glass objects. 

Riders must not hold onto a vehicle or push off against a vehicle in order to gain a significant advantage. In addition to the sanction provided for in article 2.12.007, the disciplinary commission may impose a suspension of up to one month as well as a fine of CHF 200 to 5’000. 

## Use of sidewalks, paths, cycle paths or verges 

It is strictly prohibited to use sidewalks, paths or cycle paths that do not form part of the course as defined in article 2.2.015, separated by kerbs, verges, level changes or other physical features. 

If a dangerous situation is created inter alia for other riders, spectators or race personnel by such action or if such action procures a significant advantage over other riders, the rider will be sanctioned in accordance with article 2.12.007. 

## Position on the bicycle 

Riders must observe the standard position as defined by article 1.3.008. Sitting on the bicycle’s top tube is prohibited. Furthermore, using the forearms as a point of support on the handlebar is prohibited except in time trials. 

(text modified on 1.01.15; 1.01.18; 1.01.19; 1.04.21; 17.04.21). 

## Riders’ identification 

2.2.026 Riders shall carry two body numbers, save in time trials, where they shall bear just one. 

Save in time trials, riders shall affix a frame number, being identical to the body number, to a visible point on the front (or where this is not possible, to some other part) of their bicycle frame. 

(text modified on 1.01.17). 

2.2.027 Teams are allowed to add the name of the rider on the jersey outside of the areas reserved for the team’s principal partners. 

(text modified on 1.01.17) 

## Commissaires’ panel 

2.2.028 The composition of the commissaires’ panel is given in article 1.2.116. 

(text modified on 1.01.05). 

