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Re: G<38> Signal To Pass Rule

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Originally Posted by mluckham View Post
We are chuckling about the 'Gentle Bump' signal also ... but after looking high and low for a rule using that wording, there is no corresponding rule that says the bumpee has to pay any attention to the signal!
Well--They don't have to, but it'll cost them after 6 seconds.
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Originally Posted by Section 7.3.5.2 Robot Actions
<G41> Permitting To Pass - When a ROBOT has received a signal to pass (see Rule <G38>), or when the REFEREE signals that a ROBOT is pinning an opponent in place, the ROBOT
shall have 6 seconds to move out of the way and create a “passing lane” to allow the opposing ROBOT through. ROBOTS that fail to do so within 6 seconds after the “signal to pass” shall receive a PENALTY. Repeated infractions will result in a YELLOW CARD being issued to the ROBOT.
There is the rule you couldn't find.
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