Protected Areas in CIT

A Protected Area, also known as a Safe Zone or Safe Area, is a designated region where players do not take damage. These areas are strategically placed across the map to provide a safe environment for certain activities. Players within these areas are shielded from harm, preventing hostile actions like attacks or damage from environmental hazards.

Key Features of Protected Areas:

No Damage Zone: Players inside these areas do not take damage.
Wanted Criminals: Wanted criminals can only jog within these protected zones, allowing law enforcement (cops) to easily catch and arrest them. Cops can also use their tazers inside the protected areas.
Vulnerability After Damage: If you've been damaged outside of a protected zone and then enter, you will remain vulnerable for a few seconds to prevent players from abusing the system by hiding in protected zones.

Known Protected Areas:

Hospitals: Most hospitals have protected areas around them to prevent spawn killing after respawn. For example, the mall next to the hospital in LS.
LSPD Yard: The yard of the Los Santos Police Department (LSPD) is a protected area, ensuring that cops can plan and operate without constant criminal interference.
Jefferson Motel: The ground parking area in front of Jefferson Motel is a protected area.
Criminal Villa & Prison Release Points: The spawn points at Criminal Villa, West Prison Release, and East Prison Release are protected to prevent gangsters from spawn killing each other.
LV Airport: The LV Airport features a protected area for rapid transportation and duels, as well as for fuel, repair, and plane shop markers.
DM Area: The spawn point at DM Area is a protected zone.
Market Areas: The Market Areas in LS (Mall next to Hospital), SF (hospitals), and LV (hospital) are protected.
Car Show Areas: The Carshow Areas in SF (CITy Island) and LS (near LSAP) are protected zones for players during events.
Criminal Events (CE) Entrance: The entrance to Criminal Events (CE) is a protected area, safeguarding players from attacks as they enter.