Once again I put on my old "Sponsors Cap" so maybe a few organisers can go out and sell the idea of Banner Tape/Safety Tape?Caution Tape, whatever you want to call it. When my company sponsored Rally New Zealand we used 24" x 36" repetitive tape and 6" x 18" repetitive tape.
There are plenty of printers around that have the equipment to do it. We did 300km (180 miles)of tape a year, the organisers used the narrow version (200km)and the company used the wider type. It cost less than $3000 for three color print and we probably got $100,000 of exposure in return. We encouraged its use, sure it was souvenired or trashed after the event, no one gave a damn but it served its purpose during the event. The stuff was so damn cheap the most expensive part was actually shipping it to the various Stage Captains.
The Stage Captains had their orders. If in doubt, tape it, if someone else is in doubt, DOUBLE TAPE it!!!!!
At the end of the day, it is the cheapest form of insurance an organiser can have. 50 yards of it can do the job of two marshals, it adds color, gives an air of professionalism and can actually save life and limb.
After the the most recent incident I can't understand why certain powers that be haven't pulled their finger out and gone out and sold a whole national package deal!!!!!
Just my 2 cents worth (or 4 and a 4/2 foot of safety tape)
Don