Safety updates from the FIA have been announced for the coming 2023 year pending approval from the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in December. To keep our customers and partners up to date with some of the key changes that might affect them, we've collected some of the key points around competitor and vehicle safety equipment.
The FIA have noted that there may be further updates to the regulations before December 2022, therefore we recommend staying up to date on the key regulations that could affect you via this link.
For more information regarding FIA safety updates, you can sign up via their website here:
Updates to Vehicle Safety Equipment
- Safety Harnesses in compliance with FIA Standard 8853-2016
"Safety harnesses in accordance with 1988 FIA Standard 8853/98 will not be valid from 31.12.2022. As from 1.1.2023, cars in compliance with any article of Appendix J must have a safety harness installed in compliance with FIA Standard 8853-2016. Please note that historic cars in compliance with Appendix K may be authorized to use a safety harness in accordance with FIA Standard 8854/98 or 8853-2016, depending on the class."
All Lifeline harnesses are made to the highest standard and therefore compliant with FIA Standard 8853-2016. Find out more about Lifeline harnesses HERE
- Race Car Rain Lights in compliance with FIA Standard 8874-2019
"As from 1.1.2023, FIA-approved 8874-2019 Race Car Rain Lights will be compulsory in the following categories:
- LMP2.
- LMGTE cars homologated from 01.01.2022."
Lifeline rain lights are developed for national and international motorsport, the High Intensity Rear LED Rain Light has been homologated for competition use by the MSA and FIA.
You can find all updates to the International Sporting Code HERE
If you would like to find out more about how Lifeline Fire and Safety Systems can help you stay compliant and safe, then get in touch with us HERE
Alternatively you can call us on +44 24 7671 2999 or email sales@lifeline-fire.co.uk
