July DE harness requirements

[elcap00]

If I have a 5 point harness on the drivers seat--do I need a 5 point on the passenger? The rules say that 5 points are only necessary in prepared classes or higher. I will be in GS. While I should be OK there does not seem to be any clarification on drivers side restraint VS passenger side.

I need some help please. I do not want to get bounced because I didnt have matching harnesses.

[kurquhart]

Equivalent restraints are no longer required.

However, instructors are encouraged to have passenger harnesses (see VIII.4.).

<personal_opinion>
If you are a student, equivalent restraints would show respect and consideration for your instructor.
</personal_opinion>

[Jad]

If you don't need an instructor (have your TT license), it isn't an issue, you don't even need the seat, BUT many instructors will not get in a car with driver harnesses and none for the instructor

Being a DE at the Q in a n/a 944, more instructors are willing to instruct, but don't expect an instructor at Fontana or Willow without harnesses.