For all float organizers:

* Ensure that the event organizer has been notified of your float in the procession line-up before the day of the event.
* The driver of the float must be competent and experienced. Any relevant qualifications (e.g. Public Service Vehicle licence) should be made available for scrutiny.
* Please ensure your music system and/or float display is secure and structurally sound. Do not stack speakers so that they are unstable.
* Do not cause nuisance to people along the route.

Fire Safety:

* Every float must have a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. A dry powder extinguisher of 2.5 kg capacity is the minimum requirement.
* All materials used for the construction and decoration of the float must be fire retardant.
* In the event of a fire, the float organizer or another responsible person should dial 999 immediately and ask for the fire brigade. If generators or LPG cylinders are involved, tell the fire brigade where they are, and how many there are. Warn people to keep as far away as possible.

Electrical Safety:

* All electrical connections and wiring must be safe. For advice ask a competent electrician. On the float, wires and cables must not cause a tripping hazard.

Generators:

* If you are using a generator for your power supply ensure it is sited away from people on the float and away from combustible materials (including fuel).
* You must ensure that the generator has adequate fuel before the procession starts. Fuel must be stored in a properly marked container.

People on the float:

* No items may be given out or thrown by people travelling on the float. Money may be collected only by identified walking collectors.
* Leaflets must not be handed out directly from the vehicle. All children should be sitting or kneeling on the floor of the float. Adults may stand only if there are suitable hand-holds.
Vehicles:
* All vehicles must have adequate insurance. If the float has seats they must be adequately secured to the float and used by float personnel. All props must be secured.
* All floats must be adequately supervised. The float supervisor must be able to communicate with the driver. People may dismount from the float only if absolutely necessary and no person may dismount from or board a moving float.

Walking Floats:

* People walking in the procession must stay in front or behind each float. Money collectors only may use the pavement, well away from the side of the float. It is important that walking adults keep control of children accompanying them.

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