"Spectator" - A "spectator" is defined as anyone who is not (a) a volunteer with event operating responsibilities, or (b) a member of a team with the proper credentials/identification. In most cases event operating volunteers and team members can be identified by their t-shirts, uniforms, or credentials.
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Spectators are welcome to observe CDS competitions from within the designated spectator areas and other parts of the site to which they are granted access. Spectators may not enter the course area. Spectators must always obey the spectator rules and site use rules and follow the instructions of the competition organizers and marshals.
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Drone Use
Drone use is prohibited at all SAE Collegiate competitions unless under contract with SAE International.
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Permitted Access - Spectators may enter:
Designated spectator areas - Spectator areas are always outside the course.
Team paddocks
Parking lots, food vendor areas, rest rooms and connecting walkways, roads or paths
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Restricted Access - Spectators may not enter:
Technical Inspection Area including practice and testing sites
Static Event Areas and areas where vehicles/planes are operating/running
Any Dynamic Areas, Courses, or Flight Line
Any area with signs indicating "Restricted Access" or "No Access"
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Spectators may not sit or stand on any barriers or fences.
Spectators may not wear open toed shoes at the event site.
Spectators who enter a restricted area may be ejected from the site.
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Intrusion Shut Down
If a spectator intrudes on an unauthorized area during an event, then immediate shut down of the event will occur until the course is clear.
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Team Members
Student team members who are not part of the dynamic event crew are considered to be spectators and must be treated like all other spectators. There are no exceptions for students. No matter what the reason student spectators may not enter the area unless authorized.
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No Exceptions
There are no exceptions to the spectator rules. If a spectator does not follow the rules then he/she can be asked to leave the site.
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Removal
If a spectator crosses into an operating area or event course he/she must immediately be asked to return to the spectator area and, if appropriate, can be asked to leave the competition.
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Photographer Policy
All photography must be done from within the designated spectator areas. Photographers who wander outside the spectator and photographer areas will be asked to leave.
