GUIDE TO SAFE SPECTATING

MOTORSPORT IS DANGEROUS!
 
Public Instructions:

1. Public are directed to view the cars whilst standing within the markers indicating the limits of the controlled public area - viewing outside those areas indicated is prohibited.
2. Public must not stand in prohibited areas and must at all times stand behind the bunting/tape or barriers which mark the public area.
3. The instructions of the Spectator Marshals must be obeyed. The Spectator Marshal has the power to have a stage postponed until the Public View Point is controlled to their satisfaction.
4. It is prohibited to ignore the public instructions and find your own way around. Not only is there a danger of meeting up with an oncoming vehicle, but many roads have wash-away, collapsed bridges, etc. which are potentially hazardous for the driver. The main public route has been surveyed and is safe.

 
Do’s and Don’ts of Spectating:

1. Cars under Competition conditions can lose control and leave the defined road at any time. Do not stand in any areas which are not authorised, or which are contrary to the advice of the Organisers and Officials/Marshals.
2. Be prepared. Weather wise, bring hats, ground cover, sunscreen and protection in case of rain or cold weather. Ensure you have some of your own food and drinks available.
3. Park your car sensibly so that it will not obstruct Emergency vehicles, Competitors, Service crews or other members of the public. In all cases obey parking instructions given by supervising Officials. It is usually best to park your car facing the way out.
4. Do not try to emulate drivers. Remember that if you give cause for complaint, it will reflect badly on the event and the sport as a whole. Drive carefully both to and from Public Viewing Areas and be ready to give way if necessary, on narrow stretches of road.
5. Please do not take dogs or young children to Public View Points. If you have to, make sure they are completely under your control and please make sure that animals and children do not get in the way of competing cars or mechanics or Officials when they are working.
6. Do not light fires (unless otherwise permitted to do so in a safe environment) or smoke in the Public View Points. Do not smoke near a car that is being serviced or refuelled.
7. At all times keep clear of controls, including from the timing marker to the control area. If control Officials ask you to move, please help them by doing so - remember they have a job to do which can be difficult enough as it is. If you do want to see a control point in action, remember to stand well back from the control area.
8. Take your entire litter home with you - it is handy to have a bag or carton in your boot. Litter left at Public View Points reflects badly on the event.
9. At service points do not crowd mechanics when they are working. They would not appreciate it. Neither will you if someone drops a wheel or a sump guard on your foot!