SAFETY INFORMATION
Plan your movements with sufficient time in advance. There will be a lot of vehicles on the roads, so be prepared for possible delays, parking time, and allow enough time to find a suitable viewing spot. The official rally radio is the fastest channel for information about traffic jams, stage stoppages, parking, etc.
Usually, the branch of the intersection not used by the rally route is closed off with a “bubble” made of safety tape. Many people think it is safe to stand behind this “bubble” – this is completely WRONG! If a driver misjudges the braking distance, they may use the “bubble” as an emergency exit, and the car can travel tens of meters beyond it – for example, in case of brake failure.
Although cars usually start at minute intervals, towards the end of the special stage this gap may be different. This is due to varying speeds, technical issues, etc. Never assume you have at least a minute to cross the road after a rally car passes.
On a rally special stage, the “road” is not always clearly defined. Cars may leave the road when cutting corners, and surprises hidden at the roadside can change their direction unexpectedly.
All instructions from security staff must be followed unconditionally. If organizers receive information from them or from the zero cars that a stage cannot be conducted safely, it will simply be canceled. If you see spectators behaving dangerously, please help call them to order.
If a car needs help to get back on the road, assist the competitors thoughtfully. Someone should coordinate the helpers and monitor the surroundings to ensure safety. Remember, competitors may be nervous after an off and their visibility is limited inside the car. Children should not participate in assisting.
A rally car can fly off the road even on a straight section. This can be caused by technical failure – for example, if the suspension was damaged in a previous incident. Such a fault may not appear immediately, but after several or even tens of kilometers.
If parking is organized along the access road, park only on one side of the road and turn your car around before parking. Do not block the road leading to the special stage – access must remain open throughout the event. Follow the instructions of the parking organizers.
Inner corners and braking zones can also be dangerous. A driver may misjudge the braking distance or a changing road surface may create a hazardous situation. A car may dart into the inner corner if the driver enters the turn sideways and grip returns earlier than expected. Consider this when choosing your spot and always have an escape route.
The faster the car is moving, the greater the danger it poses. Especially dangerous are outer corners, jumps, and combinations of turns after jumps. In such places, the driver has very little time to correct a mistake, and spectators have little time to escape danger. Watch the rally from a safe distance, never stand with your back to the road, and remember that a car traveling at 200 km/h covers 55 meters in one second! When choosing a spot, make sure you can escape quickly in case of danger.
The driver is focused ONLY on driving and sees only the road. Spectators on the road are not in the pace notes and any encounter can end in an accident. Cross the rally route only at designated places and make sure it is safe! Rally cars may come one after another with very little gap.
FLYING DRONES IS PROHIBITED
Flying drones near Rally Estonia special stages is prohibited! Drones flying without permission will be removed by the organizer with a drone catcher and confiscated.
SAFETY FIRST. PLEASE READ!
• For maximum safety, spectators are allowed to watch the rally ONLY in official spectator areas designated by the organizer, which are shown on the special stage maps.
• All comforts for enjoying the rally have been provided in these areas – catering, rally shop, rally radio, portable toilets, etc.
• It is strictly forbidden to be in zones marked with a “RESTRICTED AREA” sign.
• Pay special attention to your children and any pets you bring along.
• Stand up and face the car as it passes so you can react quickly in case of danger.
