Calling Shotgun
1. All Passengers must be outside and in clear a line of sight on the way to the car in order for a Shotgun to be called. The Driver only needs to be outside. This rule can only be overruled if a Passenger has already touched the Shotgun door handle or is already sitting in the Shotgun position before it has been called.
2. If you are the first person to be picked up by the Driver, you are automatically given Shotgun. Courtesy would dictate that the last person to be dropped off should take Shotgun so there is no need for a re-roll, but that is not a requirement.
3. When Shotgun is simultaneously called, the Driver will decide the tie-breaker. The Driver retains the right to not to consistently choose the same tie-breaker.
4. Once Shotgun has been called, and there are four Passengers, the other three must perform a “Not It” to ensure they do not ride the Bitch position. The remaining Passengers take the seat behind the Driver and Shotgunner based on who is on the left and who is on the right between the two of them.
5. If a Passenger is in a romantic relationship with the Driver, they automatically gain the rights to the Shotgun. If they choose to waive their rights, they must declare so, and a Shotgun competition will commence.
6. If the Shotgunner goes inside for any reason other than by the request of the Driver, then Shotgun is reset and all Passengers will need to re-call Shotgun.
7. If there are Passengers, then one WILL have Shotgun. No exceptions.
Shotgunner Responsibilities
1. The Shotgunner is essentially the co-pilot. They are responsible for navigation. They must point out streets, exits, shortcuts, buildings, gas stations, and anything else the Driver may need to navigate their way to their destination.
2. It is the responsibility of the Shotgunner to ensure the Driver is as distraction free as possible. They choose the music based on the Driver’s CD collection and radio presets, ensure any glove box information is readily available to the Driver, take the Driver’s food and ensure they have what they want to eat, or anything else that would otherwise cause a distraction.
3. The Shotgunner is responsible for extra-vehicular activities. They open gates, retrieve new Passengers, close the trunk or gas cap if left open, and anything else that requires someone to go outside of the vehicle.
4. The Shotgunner is the enforcer of the rules of the vehicle. They are responsible for the good order of the vehicle and should ensure that the Driver does not get distracted by the Passengers and does not get involved in any disputes. If necessary, the Shotgunner is the exacter of any punishments.
Rules for the Driver
1. If the Driver is drunk or otherwise incapacitated, and not in need of medical attention that can be supplied by rear Passengers, then they get automatic rights to Shotgun.
2. The Driver may veto a Shotgunner based on past performance, but it must be made known before Shotgun has been called. The Driver does not have to call it every time, but they must inform the Passenger if they are allowed to call Shotgun every time their status has changed.
3. The Driver must ensure that the rules are enforced fairly. They must hear all disputes and judge them without personal discrimination. All decisions by the Driver are final.
4. In the case of long trips lasting an hour or longer, the Driver may override Shotgun and give it to the Passenger who has proven to be the best Shotgunner to ensure the smoothest possible ride.
