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These are the guidelines we have for every walk. We know this sounds like a bunch of buzzkill rules, but we’re looking out for the best interests of you, the public, and the entire walk group in general. We want to continue holding walks – because they’re FUN! – so these are the guidelines that we ask be followed. The walks have had the same guidelines since we started in San Diego and they are very similar to the guidelines of walks held around the world… we’re not being fascist, we promise!

* Zombies shuffle and lurch slowly :
Zombies don’t have/use cell phones. Zombies don’t talk or scream or shriek or howl – they moan or grunt.

* Keep blood/makeup/props on your clothing & body :
If you intentionally or unintentionally leave it somewhere else, it can be considered vandalism. You don’t want that ticket. Try not to bring extra blood or supplies with you. If you make a mess, you are legally responsible for it and you may give the walk a bad reputation – not cool.

* OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS & SIGNS! :
Do not block foot or auto traffic, as it is a safety risk and can also be illegal depending on the situation.

* Don’t approach or touch anyone not associated with the walk :
Keep your hands and feet inside the vehic… keep ‘em to yourself and out of people’s faces (do not to reach out at members of the public as we pass them… this is legally considered threatening behavior).

* Please do not lean over any barriers/fences, enter any shops, lean into doorways/entryways, or pound on/touch windows :
These are all borderline illegal behaviors. If law enforcement sees you doing it, they may ticket or arrest you. If they don’t see you, retailers and restaurateurs may lobby to ban zombiewalks because you’re annoying them and their customers. So, please refrain from those activities.

* Things to leave at home :
- Weapons… No fake ones, no real ones, no imaginary invisible ones. You will be asked to put them back in your car or get rid of them. Zombies do not carry weapons anyway!
- PA systems, stereos, boomboxes, megaphones, etc… Amplified sound requires a permit and isn’t necessary for our walks.
- Alcohol/drugs… We ask that you refrain from partaking in any mind-altering substances before the walk, due to public intoxication laws. This includes drinking, smoking, snorting, sniffing, injecting, or whatever method of craziness in which you possibly partake. If you show up under the influence, you’ll be asked to leave immediately. We ask this for your safety and the safety of others, not to mention that being intoxicated tends to make you do stupid things and we don’t want stupid things happening on our walk – the walks are fun enough without being drunk/high.

* Pictures & Video :
As long as you don’t stop our group at any time and don’t get in our way or block the flow of regular foot/vehicle traffic, you are welcome to take pictures & video. And for participants… by participating in the walk, you acknowledge that you are aware that face and/or likeness will be posted all over the internet and elsewhere and that you’re cool with it. If you or anyone you know does take pictures or video, please contact us afterward, so that we can post it here! Zombies love to see themselves in action.

In general, please follow all regular laws of the City of San Diego & State of California and please maintain a level of common courtesy to refrain from giving the public a negative image of the group. If we see you breaking the law and/or violating these very simple guidelines, you will be asked to leave. If the offense is dangerous or threatening, you will be reported to the nearest law enforcement official (and they are around during our walks, thankfully). Again, we’re not trying to be a buzzkill, but we want you to have fun in the most safe & enjoyable manner possible – and we want the public to be entertained by us, not threatened or offended! =)