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G108       Opponent’s zone, no extension.  A ROBOT whose BUMPERS are intersecting the opponent’s LOADING ZONE or COMMUNITY may not extend beyond its FRAME PERIMETER. Violations which are both MOMENTARY and inconsequential are an exception to this rule.

Violation: FOUL or TECH FOUL if REPEATED.

Examples of MOMENTARY and inconsequential extensions include a wire or cable tie swinging out of the FRAME PERIMETER.

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