CODE OF CONDUCT with regard to safety at events.
This will apply at any show , rally or other event at which MVT members are appearing, whether or not the Trust is involved with the organisation of such an event. It is intended to safeguard both MVT members and public from injury and danger.
1. VEHICLE CONDITION.
It is the duty of all members to ensure that their vehicles are maintained in a safe and roadworthy condition.
2. VEHICLE MOVEMENT GENERALLY.
Vehicles should move through a showground only in accordance with the wishes of the organisers. Headlamps must be illuminated and horn or siren warnings considered.
3. TRACKED VEHICLE MOVEMENT.
Tracked vehicles should not move through crowds unless absolutely necessary. In which case responsible adults should walk ahead and to the side of the vehicle to warn members of the public. Judicious use of an advance warning vehicle is recommended. (see (2) above).
4. VEHICLE SPEED.
Vehicles should be driven at a responsible speed at all times, having full regard to the number of people present at the event.
5. DRIVER QUALIFICATION.
a) Any vehicle being driven as at (2) and (3) above should be controlled by the holder of a current full driving licence for that class of vehicle, who is driving with the full permission of the owner and, above all, who is familiar with that particular vehicle.
b) Outside public opening times a properly supervised provisional licence holder is permitted to drive provided that the vehicle is displaying 'L' plates and there is no risk or danger whatsoever to other persons present at the event.
c) At no time should a child or a non-licence holder be in charge or control of a vehicle as this could invalidate any insurance policy. This includes vehicle left with ignition keys in place or with the engine or machinery in motion.
6. VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Owners must ensure that their vehicles are covered for 'off-road' use and that all drivers are similarly covered. It is the responsibility of the driver to confirm insurance cover with the owner before taking charge of a vehicle. Normal road insurance does not apply at 'off-road' events.
7. RESTRICTED DRIVER VISION
If any vehicle has restricted vision, a responsible adult must act as vehicle commander. They must be in voice contact with the driver. It is the commander's responsibility to ensure passenger safety, especially when persons are mounting or dismounting from the vehicle, which should be done other than by, using the tracks or wheels as footrests.
8. PROJECTIONS
Drivers must ensure that any projections outside the normal overall width, length and height of their vehicle such as whip aerials or ring-mounted replica machine-guns, are properly secured before moving off, especially when moving through crowds.
9. PASSENGERS
No passenger vehicle must carry more passengers than the number of seats on that vehicle. They must be correctly seated and children properly supervised. On fully armoured, tracked vehicles, no passengers or crew must be carried on the exterior of the vehicle under any circumstances. On amphibious vehicles, all crew and passengers must be equipped with flotation devices or life-jackets when water-borne.
10. FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES
There must be absolutely no discharge of any firearm, barrelled weapon, thunderflash or other explosive device at any event without prior reference to the organisers or an executive or local MVT committee member present at the event. Replica and deactivated guns must be carried only during static displays or during arena events, they guns must not be carried around the showground when the public are in attendance.
11. OFFENSIVE WEAPONS
Bayonets and knives must not be carried or worn when moving around the showground. They may be unsheathed only as part of a static display of weapons and equipment and must never be left unattended.
12. UNIFORMS
Uniforms must not be worn outside the showground. Care must be taken to avoid unit and rank badges and especially medal ribbons to which the wearer is not entitled, as this constitutes an offence. Uniforms should be worn correctly and in context. No Nazi symbols or SS uniforms will be permitted at MVT events, failure to comply can lead to expulsion from the showground.
13. NOISE
No excessive noise should be made or generators used on a show site or camping site between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
14. PERSONAL DISCIPLINE
The MVT is represented by its members and members are deemed to be responsible for the behaviour of their guests. Whether driving, being carried as a passenger or performing safety-oriented duties as outlined above, standards of deportment and politeness must be maintained so that the Trust is presented to the public as a caring responsible organisation.
15.FIRE PRECAUTIONS
All members will carry a suitable, modern type fire extinguisher on their vehicles. All stallholders at MVT events will have an extinguisher available within their stall space.
Serious infringement of the Code of Conduct at a show will be dealt with by any committee member present at the time of the offence and subsequently will be reported to the MVT Safety Officer for further action if considered necessary.
