Compulsory

[Rallynavigator]

In conjunction with a Posting on Hans devices should these become compulsory? Why is there a difference in regulations from Country - Country. I feel personally that there should be one rule for all. There is a cost issue but looking into the safety aspects of this unit there can only be one rule yes.
I hadn't thought about this before but I feel compelled to purchase one for my own safety , after reading the reports on benefits.

[expat]

I think the situation is changing as the devices come down in price. They are a lot cheaper now than they used to be so the main arguement against their compulsory use is becoming less of an issue. However I think it is still a significant expense, particularly for a newcomer to the sport. Even more so if you need to change your helmet for one with HANS posts. The last thing we need is another barrier to entry - we need to make it as easy as possible to get into rallying. For that reason alone I think I am against their use being compulsory, at least at the entry levels of the sport.
I do think the design of HANS could be changed to make them both cheaper and easier to use. Rather than the custom HANS posts and clip mechanism - which I find awkward and must be costly to produce - why not use the sort of plastic clip that is used to put straps onto luggage? Or a carabiner type of clip, cheaply made from plastic? I'm sure both could be made strong enough at a much lower cost than the existing system. Also the device itself seems to be a sledgehammer to crack a nut. I would have thought someone could have come up with a way to incorporate the same functionality into the seat or belt without impeding a rapid exit from the car.