Here is the written form of the new Whip rules for Vic
http://www.harness.org.au/media-room...?news_id=44780
(b) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (a), “wrist only flicking motion” means:-
(i) Ensuring no force is generated by the use of the elbow or shoulder when applying the whip.
(ii) The forearm is not raised beyond forty-five degrees relative to the racing surface.
(iii) Not applying the whip with overt force.
For the next 2 months the penalties are as follows
Minimum Penalty Guidelines 1 September 2020 – 31 October 2020
Rule 156(2)
1st Offence: Caution*
2nd Offence: Minimum $200 fine
3rd Offence: Minimum $400 fine
4th Offence: Minimum 2 Week Suspension of licence to drive in races
Rule 156(3)
Please note that in accordance with the provisions of Rule 156(3) when using the whip in an unapproved manner, HRV Stewards will continue to police this rule when drivers utilise the whip on more than 20 occasions in the final 200m, which will be considered to be using the whip excessively and or too continuously.
1st Offence: Caution*
2nd Offence: Minimum $100 fine
3rd Offence: Minimum $200 fine
4th Offence: Minimum 7 Day Suspension of licence to drive in races
Not too tough while they are 'learning'
The test will come down the track when a driver completely forgets all the above in a big race and wins by the narrowest of margins