notwithstanding, a driver may, without penalty, aid a registered dog team driver who has been injured or is otherwise distressed, by carrying him or her on the sled.

Any driver, whether or not he or she is injured or otherwise distrssed, who accepts aid or is aided as provided for in the preceeding rule, may be disqualified from further participation in the race.

Dog drivers, owners or any other persons are forbidden from assisting a team by pacing or by clearing or levelling the trail during a heat unless expressly authorized by a race official.

Outside assistance may be used to hold a sled or to help untangle a team if it appears that a dog may suffer if the driver doesn't have help.