Gulf Wars has grown in size and complexity. As we grow it becomes increasingly difficult to accommodate camping, activities, and traffic flow. For these reasons and pursuant to attendees, Gulf War staff and campground staff requests, Gulf War XXXII will pursue a more rigorous parking policy. This policy will be applied to keep traffic areas clear, free camping space and improve general presentation.
To accommodate camping and scheduled activities, we need you to keep your vehicle(s) in the parking areas. To be fair, you do need to unload and set-up; when set-up activities are complete (defined as 3 hours) we would appreciate you moving your vehicle to the appropriate parking areas. We will aggressively urge attendees to move vehicles to the parking areas by patrolling and responding to complaints.
Parking Tags
Save time Trolling in and have your parking tag printed and filled out. Troll will stamp it for any specialty parking if needed (e.g., handicap, merchant, etc.).
Policy
Vehicles in camping areas for more than three hours are subject to removal by a bonded towing company. Vehicles in activity areas may be removed in a shorter time frame. The Gulf War staff will make a “reasonable effort” to contact the responsible party prior to requesting a tow service. “Reasonable effort” is defined as a brief search of the immediate area around the vehicle. This effort will not include searching Gulf War registration records or heraldic announcements. The onus is on the person responsible for the vehicle to move it to the parking area.
Vehicles are to be in the appropriate parking areas. Vehicles should park in a manner that does not restrict access, endanger other vehicles and/or diminish lot capacity. Vehicles improperly parked are subject to removal. Vehicles parked in the wrong parking areas (i.e. non-handicap vehicles in handicap parking) are subject to removal.
Procedures
Traffic and Parking staff will patrol the campground and parking areas noting vehicle descriptions, license plates, time, and date. Department staff may also mark a tire with chalk or wax crayon. This marking is a warning for the responsible party and not a note for the staff or wrecker truck driver.
Vehicles in the camping or activity areas for more than three hours are subject to removal from the site. All costs for towing and storing the vehicle will be borne by the responsible person or their designated representative.
The owner of the vehicle will be responsible for towing costs when the phone call is placed. Moving the vehicle to the parking area just before the truck arrives will save towing and storage charges, however a trip charge will still apply. Failure to pay the trip charge will result in a tow from the parking area. A list will be maintained and pursued to avoid tow and trip charges applied to Gulf War or to King’s Arrow Ranch.
Parking Areas
There are designated parking areas for general attendance and trailers, merchants, handicapped, day trips, oversized vehicles and oversized trailers, and staff. Provisions for royal parking with limited attendants will be made. To obtain a handicapped hang-tag you must show the appropriate documentation from your home state allowing you access to handicapped parking. To obtain a day parking hang-tag you must show your hotel room key or demonstrate you are staying off site.
Personal Request
Please do not take this policy lightly. I will perform my duty diligently and fairly. I will also feel poorly and lose sleep over each incident. Please do not impinge on my or others’ Gulf War experience.
