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Maximum Speed for ALL vehicles is 5 Miles per Hour. A Vehicle
includes ALL powered vehicles operated on the grounds – such as trucks,
tractors, cars, carts, ATVs, RVs, people movers, forklifts, powered combines,
etc.
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All tractors and equipment operating on the grounds must have a
“kill switch” or other quick shut-off device located within reach of the
operator. The purpose of this rule is to provide a means of stopping the engine
of the tractor or equipment quickly in the case of an emergency.
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All vehicle traffic must travel in a clockwise direction around
parade route – service, staff, or emergency vehicles are excluded.
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The main driveway will be one-way (southbound) for tractors and
two-way for street vehicles.
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All vehicles must stay on the designated road areas (exception for
handicap mobility vehicles)
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Vehicles are not allowed in the infield area except for brief
loading and unloading, or moving a tractor to/from a parking spot in the infield
area.
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Vehicles in the swap meet area are limited to a speed of 2 MPH (a
normal walking speed).
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During the Parade the roadways become very congested. For this
reason, No cars, trucks, or RVs are to move anywhere on the show grounds between
1PM and 3 PM (to allow for parade).
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Under no circumstances shall anybody ride on a tractor while
standing or sitting on the drawbar, sitting on a tractor fender, open tailgate,
or on the tongue of any towed equipment.
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Forklifts will be operated only by the forklift owner, or by
APMA-approved operators. All APMA safety guidelines must be followed when
operating a forklift.
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Engines and Tractors are to be attended by an operator at all
times when the engine is running. Steam equipment must be attended until the
boiler pressure falls below 15 P.S.I.
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The Safety-Security Team members have the authority to shut down
any equipment that is either left unattended or operated in an unsafe manner.
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For operating displays and equipment demonstrations, safety ropes
or other barriers must be placed so as to keep a minimum of three (3) feet of
separation between the public and the moving equipment.
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No firearms are allowed within the show grounds.
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No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed on the grounds during
Steam Up hours.
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No equipment is to be operated by any person under the influence
of alcohol or other intoxicants (including controlled substances and
prescription drugs).
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Fire extinguishers are to be readily accessible in each operating
display area, and in other locations as required by the Fire Marshal.A designated loading/unloading area is provided for all
equipment. Large and small loading docks are available. Do not Block roadways
when loading or unloading (except with permission from the Board of Directors or
Show Manager)
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Exhibitors may park in the designated Exhibitor Parking Area, or
in the Main Parking Area. Exhibitors may not park in the display area, except
for brief loading or unloading.
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Camping will be allowed only in designated areas.
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All pets are to be kept on a leash with the owner in attendance
(do not leave a pet tied up unattended). Owners shall clean up after their
pets.
