Early arrival
Reaching a time control before the prescribed due time. When 'early arrival allowed' is stated, arriving early is not penalised – only lateness counts.
Early arrival (German Vorzeit) means reaching a time control before the actual due time (Sollzeit). Normally arriving too early is also penalised, because it undermines even-paced driving. But if the supplementary regulations state 'Vorzeit erlaubt' (early arrival allowed), arriving early goes unpunished and only lateness is penalised. This is common at relaxed, touring-style events. The related concept is 'free check-in', where reporting early is likewise permitted.
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Related terms
Time card
Control card issued by the organiser on which arrival and passage times are recorded or stamped at the controls.
Passage control
Control point that only confirms passage – proof that the team drove the prescribed route. Related to the transit control.
Transit control
Control where only passage is confirmed by a stamp on the time card – proof of route adherence. Also called a stamp control.