Special Event Regulations

Pensacola Police Department Traffic Section
Special Event Regulations

It is the desire of the Pensacola Police Department to ensure the safety of the general public, as well as persons participating in this event. Therefore, to have a safe and successful event, it is necessary to establish the following regulations.

Walks, Runs and Parades

1. The event coordinator must contact the Police Supervisor at least ten (10) minutes prior to starting the event to confirm that the course is safe and secured for the event.
2. There will be no route changes without prior approval of the Police Department Traffic Section Supervisor.
3. The Police Supervisor will be notified of all private vehicles authorized to be on the course, prior to the start of the event.

Car Caravans

1. No more than 25 vehicles.
2. All vehicles will be readily identifiable.
3. All vehicles will drive in a single lane.
4. All vehicles will turn on headlights.
5. Speed shall not exceed 30 m.p.h.

Runs

Runners must be advised that the special event is a run, not a walk. Walkers are permitted on the course for a 5K run only and must complete the course in 1 hour. The roadways will be opened to vehicular traffic when all of the runners have cleared.

Walks

No runners are allowed in an organized walk.

Block Parties

1. Three (3) Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) approved barricades must be placed at each end of the street. Barricades are not provided by the Police Department, but can be rented locally.
2. A 12 foot wide section of the street, designated as a fire lane, must be kept open (no vehicles, tables, etc.) at all times.