TC definition of ramming and allowed tactics during chase

[[6S] Turkey]

I would define a ram (on TC) as solid contact with a high closing speed.

What closing speed admins go by when deciding which people to kick/ban for ramming, I'm not sure. I find a good rule of thumb is to avoid using force which is likely to damage the suspects vehicle in a way that will effect the handling/performance of his/her vehicle. Try to use small calculated nudges, contacting the car in effective points, rather than throwing your car into your opponent and hoping for the best. Also be careful with your timing - make sure you only use contact in a way or at a moment you know you won't crash other drivers. For e.g - don't PIT someone onto the left side of the road when traffic is approaching.

Common misconceptions:

"Robbers can't use force on cops" - Robbers can use the same force and tactics as cops.

"You're only allowed to use the PIT maneuver" - The PIT and BOX maneuvers are the only ones commonly discussed, but ramming (how TC defines it) is the only kind of contact against the rules. In a chase you're allowed to make contact with any part of the suspects/cops vehicle.

"You can't PIT people into barriers" - You can intentionally PIT/nudge your opponent into any object you want with the exception of other drivers. The damage your opponent receives is irrelevant provided it's the result of your opponent hitting the object and not the result of your initial contact.

"You can't tip people over" - you don't always have to ram to tip some cars over. UF1, LX4, LX6, XFR, UFR can tip with little side nudges. Lag hits can also effect this. If this happens, make sure you see the driver hit you with a high closing speed before accusing them of ramming.

"If I brake check and a cop/suspect crashes into me, it's their fault" - outside of a chase, this is true - you have a responsibility to leave enough distance so you're able to stop if the driver ahead feels he/she should need brake hard. if you don't, you're tailgating and the accident is your fault. In a chase things are quite different - a cop simply can't leave the necessary distance when approaching his suspect to make contact. If the driver ahead decides to brake erratically or has no good reason to brake (e.g - there's no corner is ahead) then it's very likely the cop approaching you won't be able to avoid harsh contact without driving off the road or into potential oncoming traffic. I've met quite a few people who seem to expect you to do this and then after the accident type "RAM!!!!" or "REPORTED" or "No srry?!?!" into the chat. Very annoying, please don't do this people.

That's just my understanding of the rules regarding contact though. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong anywhere.