House Rules

HOUSE RULES – CARS ’N JOY FESTIVAL 2026

These house rules apply to all visitors of Cars ’n Joy. By entering the event grounds, you automatically agree to the provisions below.

  1. General
  1. Cars ’n Joy reserves the right to change the event policy and these house rules at any time.
  2. The organization may refuse or deny access to visitors at any time when deemed necessary for safety, order, or compliance with these rules.
  3. Entering the event is entirely at your own risk.

 

  1. Tickets & Access
  1. A valid ticket provides one-time entry. After scanning the ticket, the following applies: once you’re in, you’re in. Re-entry is not permitted.
  2. Tickets will not be exchanged, refunded, or canceled.
  3. Visitors must be able to identify themselves with a valid, legally recognized ID.
  4. The organization may refuse access in case of inappropriate behavior, intoxication, or when safety is at stake.

 

  1. Safety & Security Searches
  1. At the request of security, every visitor must cooperate with a superficial security search.
  2. Refusing a search automatically means access will be denied.
  3. CCTV and other crowd management systems may be used for safety purposes.
  4. Instructions from security and staff must be followed immediately at all times.

 

  1. Prohibited Items & Substances

The following items are strictly prohibited on the event grounds:

  • Drugs (possession, use, and trade)
  • Nitrous oxide / laughing gas
  • Weapons or objects that can be used as weapons
  • Own food and drinks, alcohol, glassware, cans, bottles
  • Flammable materials
  • Professional photography and video equipment without press accreditation

If prohibited substances or weapons are found, the organization will cooperate with police and law enforcement.

 

  1. Code of Conduct on the Grounds
  1. Visitors should not hinder others; aggression and intimidation will not be tolerated.
  2. Anyone who misbehaves will be immediately removed from the grounds.
  3. When entering and leaving the event, consideration must be shown to local residents; causing a nuisance is not permitted.
  4. Damage caused to vehicles, materials, or property will be recovered from the perpetrator.

 

  1. CCTV, Photo & Video
  1. Photo and video recordings are made on and around the event grounds.
  2. By entering, visitors give permission for these images to be used by Cars ’n Joy for promotional and informative purposes, without any claim to compensation.
  3. (Semi-)professional photo and video equipment is not permitted without prior press accreditation.
  4. Compact cameras and action cameras (such as GoPro) are allowed; selfie sticks are not permitted.

 

  1. Own Risk, Liability & Health
  1. Visiting Cars ’n Joy is at your own risk. The organization is not liable for:
    • damage, loss, or theft of property;
    • physical injury;
    • hearing damage;
    • technical malfunctions or inaccuracies in communicated information.
  2. Visitors are advised to wear hearing protection; this is available on the grounds.
  3. Leaving valuables unattended is entirely at your own responsibility.

 

  1. Medical Situations & Medication
  1. Visitors carrying medication that differs from regular personal medication must report this to security.
  2. If necessary, security will refer you to First Aid, where medication can be checked or safely stored.
  3. For special situations, it is advised to contact us in advance via info@carsnjoy.nl.

 

  1. Accessibility (Disabled Visitors)
  1. Cars ’n Joy is accessible to disabled visitors. Where necessary, wider passages and adapted facilities are provided.
  2. Disabled toilets are always available.
  3. Wheelchairs and crutches are permitted.
  4. Visitors may not bring their own chairs, even in cases of limited mobility; the organization provides sufficient seating.
  1. Pets
  1. Dogs and other pets are not allowed on the grounds, with the exception of recognized assistance dogs.

 

  1. Commercial Activities
  1. Carrying out commercial activities, sampling, or flyering without written permission from Cars ’n Joy is prohibited.
  2. Violations will lead to immediate removal from the grounds.
  1. Other
  1. Cars ’n Joy is accessible to all ages.
  2. The organization reserves the right to remove visitors for violating these house rules without a refund of the ticket.

Automotive Section

Driver & Vehicle Behavior at and around the Event

  1. Rules of conduct for drivers and vehicles
  1. Cars ’n Joy is a family-friendly event. Drivers presenting their vehicle, participating in activities, or moving around the grounds must behave responsibly and respectfully at all times.
  2. All vehicles on the event grounds are subject to the instructions of the organization, marshals, and security. These instructions are binding.

 

  1. Prohibited driving behavior

On and around the event grounds, the following behaviors, among others, are strictly prohibited:

  • Unnecessary hard acceleration or braking
  • Burn-outs, drifting, or other stunts
  • Making unnecessary noise with the engine or exhaust (revving)
  • Use of non-approved pops & bangs / crackle maps
  • Driving with squealing or slipping tires
  • Speeding beyond the permitted limit
  • Driving without valid insurance or license plate

Violation will result in immediate removal from the grounds, without refund.

 

  1. Noise restriction for vehicles
  1. Noise nuisance from vehicles is not permitted, unless this takes place within an official demonstration, parade, or activity designated by the organization.
  2. A noise test may be required at the request of the organization.
  3. The organization reserves the right to refuse a vehicle access if excessive noise production is suspected.

 

  1. Traffic behavior on routes to and from the event
  1. Visitors and participants must adhere to all traffic rules on public roads leading to the event.
  2. Antisocial driving behavior on roads around the event (e.g., noise, dangerous maneuvers, street racing, drifting) will not be tolerated.
  3. If such behavior is observed, the organization actively cooperates with police and law enforcement.
  4. License plate numbers will be passed on to the police and municipality.

 

  1. Official activities & demonstrations
  1. Only activities previously approved, tolerated, or designated by Cars ’n Joy (such as demos, parades, show moments) are permitted.
  2. Outside these fixed moments, the following applies: idling and normal driving only.
  3. Participants are required to follow the instructions of the technical crew or marshals.
  1. Sanctions for violations

In case of violation of the above rules, one or more of the following measures may be taken:

  • Immediate removal from the event grounds
  • Revocation of wristband / ticket, without right to refund
  • Registration in an internal incident register
  • Banning from future editions
  • Passing on license plate numbers and footage to the police
  • Possible fines according to the Road Traffic Act and local regulations, including:
    • Causing unnecessary noise (fines up to €450+)
    • Dangerous driving behavior (fines up to €1,000+ and suspension of driver’s license)
    • Drifting / skidding on public roads (fines €400–€1,000+, vehicle seizure possible)
  1. Liability
  1. Drivers are fully responsible for any damage caused by their vehicle.
  2. The organization can never be held liable for damage resulting from reckless, dangerous, or prohibited driving behavior.
  3. Participants bringing vehicles are required to ensure their vehicle is MOT-approved and insured.