CODE OF CONDUCT

SHOW PERSONNEL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ENFORCE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION TO ENSURE THE SAFTETY OF ALL GUESTS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW.  THE FOLLOWING IS A NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF CONDUCT THAT IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED:

  • Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures towards other guests, staff, or performers.
  • Intoxication or signs of impairment related to substance consumption.
  • Fighting, taunting, or threatening remarks or gestures.
  • Obscene or indecent messages in any form.
  • Any disruption to the progress of the event by the guest’s actions.
  • Any disruption or interference with others’ activities in the building.
  • Throwing of any objects.
  • Failing to follow the instructions of Show personnel, convention center personnel, or law enforcement personnel.

ANY VIOLATION OF THE FOREGOING WILL RESULT IN SHOW PERSONNEL REMOVING THE INDIVIDUAL FROM THE EVENT. THE DECISIONS OF SHOW PERSONNEL ARE FINAL AND NO INDIVIDUAL REMOVED FROM THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW DUE TO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EVENT RULES SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ANY REFUNDS OR OTHER RECOURSE.  SHOW PERSONNEL HAVE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE DISCRETION TO DETERMINE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL’S BEHAVIOR IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW’S CODE OF CONDUCT AND TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE INDIVIDUAL FROM THE SHOW FLOOR.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Helium balloons

Weapons of any kind: guns, knives, chains, spiked jewelry, brass knuckles, tasers, etc. (ONLY ON-DUTY UNIFORMED LAW ENFORCEMENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO CARRY FIREARMS IN THE BUILDING)

Fake weapons: axes, knives, swords, etc.

Stickers, flyers

Alcohol brought in from outdoors

Glass or coolers

Illegal substances

Whistles, air horns, or electric noise makers

Spray paint

Illegal drugs, paraphernalia, or electric vaping devices

Fireworks

Fuel, torches, or lighter fluid

Balls, frisbees, bats, clubs, or any projectiles

Animals (service animals not included)

Laser light pointers

Drones or Remote-Control Aircraft

Optical illusions (anything that interferes with the ability of the eye to perceive depth or distance, such as pinwheels)

Aerosol products/cans

Obscene or indecent messages on clothing, accessories, signs or other personal items