[ChrisH]

For future reference, when in conflict with an authority such as the Chief Inspector (volunteer shirt and vest) or Head Safety Judge (green polo shirt) over a rules issue, the proper person to talk to is the FTA. He or she probably has more credibility with the official and is a neutral party in the dispute. They also have access to a complete and up to date copy of the rules to assist in sorting things out.They can also involve the GDC if needed, though I have never personally heard of it being necessary.

While the FTA is mostly concerned with keeping the field running and robots talking, this sort of thing is also part of their job.