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Official Q&A: VEX IQ Robotics Competition 2024-2025: Rapid Relay
2539: Illegal Part Question
If a robot that has already passed inspection is later found to have an illegal part—specifically one that is part of its scoring mechanism—when we are already 60% into the tournament, what happens to their previous matches? Are their scores retroactively adjusted, or do the matches stand?
As described in clauses D & F of rule <R3>,
D: If a Robot is determined to not be legal before a Match begins, the Robot will be removed from the Field. A Driver may remain so that the Team does not get assessed a “no-show” (per T5).
F: If a Robot has passed inspection, but is later found to be in Violation of a Robot rule during or immediately following a Match, then they will be Disqualified from that Match and R3d/T6 will apply until the Violation is remedied and the Team is re-inspected.
This is the only Match that will be affected; any prior Matches that have already been completed will not be revisited. R4d will apply until the Violation is remedied and the Team is re-inspected.
Additionally, if the Head Referee determines that the illegal part is a willful Violation of a Robot rule as described in <R17>, it should be considered a Violation of <G1> and the Code of Conduct. As described in <R17>,
A Team that circumvents a Robot rule for a competitive advantage should receive an immediate Disqualification for the current Match and be reported to the Event Partner for discussion with the REC Foundation Regional Support Manager. As a result of that discussion, the Team may be Disqualified from the event. The Violation should also be reported to the REC Foundation Rules and Conduct Committee following the event.