BE SAFE - BE SEEN
All veteran cars taking part in the Run must be properly lit to ensure they are clearly visible. Those magnificent brass or chrome lights on the veteran machines were designed at a time when there was far less traffic on the roads and used the technology available at the time – from candlepower upwards! For today’s traffic conditions additional lighting is required. Happily it’s never been easier to source rechargeable USB lights – often sold for bicycles – which can be securely fixed to your veteran vehicle and fulfil the requirement perfectly.
Please also carry a high-vis vest and warning triangle – the latter is a compulsory requirement of the Highway Code
TAKE FIRE-FIGHTING PRECAUTIONS
We also strongly recommend that all vehicles taking part in the Run should be in possession of a valid fire extinguisher or fire stick. Please take the time to familiarise yourself and your adult passengers in advance with the operating instructions for the fire extinguisher/fire stick, as precious time can otherwise be lost in an emergency.
View Fire Safety Stick demonstration video below, and click here to learn how to use a Fire Safety Stick
REFUELLING
The safest way to refuel your veteran car is at roadside petrol stations.
If you decide to refuel from your tender vehicle we require you to observe the following safety practices:
- If refuelling at the Pit Stop at The Hawth, you should refuel only in the dedicated refuelling area.
- All paddocks where refuelling may be taking place are designated no smoking zones.
- If refuelling from a can, this should be by using a handpump. If a handpump is not available, the can should have a spout that fits into the veteran filler cap so no fuel can escape. The use of an open can with a funnel is prohibited due to the risk of spillages.
- If the veteran is being refuelled from a can, there should be no persons seated in the vehicle, the engine should be switched off, no other work should be taking place at the same time and there should be a fire extinguisher available.
- There should be a spill kit available in case of a petrol spillage.
- Any containers being used to transport fuel must comply with the relevant British Standard and should be marked 'Petroleum Spirit - Highly Flammable'
INDEPENDENT VEHICLE CHECKS
We would like to remind all entrants that it is their responsibility to ensure the vehicle they are driving has been properly prepared and maintained by someone with experience in veteran vehicles and entrants should consider whether an MOT would be advisable. All vehicles must be roadworthy and meet the legal requirements to run on public roads in the UK. It is always recommended that an independent test of tyres, important split pins, brakes and steering, etc. is made on a regular basis.
WATCH THE SAFETY FILM
All participants of the Run are required to watch the Safety Film before taking part each year. It covers all aspects of the Run to help ensure participants a safe passage to the Madeira Drive finish line.
