UFPD reminds tailgaters of guidelines

October 14, 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tailgating at the University of Florida is a cherished part of the overall Gator game-day tradition. As the season moves past the half-way mark, the University of Florida Police Department reminds football fans to follow the guidelines below to ensure a positive home game experience.

• Always practice positive, fan-friendly behavior. Be respectful of those around you and your tailgating area. Remember, drunkenness, obscene or harassing behavior, and violence or threats of violence will not be tolerated.
• Keep your tailgating area clean and free of litter. “Put it in the can, Gator fan.”
• Open containers of alcohol on public streets, sidewalks and thoroughfares is a violation of City of Gainesville ordinance 4-4B and can result in arrest and/or referral to Student Judicial Affairs.

The UFPD will also begin to actively monitor the inner campus area for overcrowding, unsafe conditions and additional parking concerns.

The inner campus area barricades, located at the intersections of Newell Drive/Museum Road, Buckman Drive/Union Road, Union Road/S.W. 13th Street, and Stadium Road Extension/S.W. 13th Street, will be monitored for closure at predetermined times. These times include seven hours before a 7 p.m. or later football game, five and a half hours before a 3:30 p.m. football game, and three hours before a noon game. The area of inner campus will not be closed unless it’s necessary at any time past the time of monitor.