Unopposed Jammer False Starts

Q: If a Jammer begins a jam without an opposing Jammer on the line and she false starts, is she still required to yield? Should it be automatically upgraded to a major?

A; An unopposed Jammer will be assessed a minor for a false start and must yield the illegally gained position. She does this by coming to a complete stop ceasing all forward momentum. If she does not yield by coming to a complete stop, the false start minor will be upgraded to a major. If a Jammer is in between the Pivot and Jammer starting lines at the time the Jammer starting whistle is blown, regardless of who she is front of, she will be assessed a false start minor penalty. The Jammer must yield her position to the opposing Jammer if there is one on the track. If there is no opposing Jammer on the track, the Jammer must come to a complete stop. If she fails to stop, the minor false start penalty will be upgraded to a major. Blockers may legally engage a Jammer who is between the Jammer and Pivot lines immediately after the first whistle starting the jam.