Well, I think that the plan was, they would go to a parking lot at Cypress, and as far as I know, parking lots are no police jurisdictions. But if they they were racing or driving in the streets inappropriately then thats a different story. And not because they are of young age they are street racers, Police officers shouldn't be stereotyping, they are professionals, and they should know what to do( we can only hope).
One of my goals of this post was to get people to
think about how they act when in a club meet situation. Also, a reminder of how wrong or right you think certain perceptions are, they will still be acted on as truths (perception is reality) You do not need to embrace this truth, just realize that it is.
I also do not want to single out one person.
Parking lots tend to be private property.
You can not as much be a hooligan, or act irresponsibly in a parking lot in a motor vehicle, as you could commit an act of murder. The police can come and inform you of rules/regulations, enforce laws etc. You just might get away with acting like a hooly in a car longer before there is police intervention. If there is large group, that will just attract attention sooner.
Young age does not mean street racers:
I agree, however, the youth will be watched more closely. Its just the way it is. But are they really seeing a young driver behind the wheel 1st and then decide to stereotype? Lets look at what might actually be happening:
Our cars attract attention, then, maybe the police see the N or L. Once again, they will be focused on. Then, because their attention is focused on you, if you break a law, you are rightfully reprimanded. My grey and white minivan will not be watched as closely as my "arrest me red" talon, regardless of my age.
Police should not stereotype.
Agreed. But really, see the paragraph above, for why a young person may be noticed. And notice that the car and actions are what is noticed 1st.
One more note about VI tickets. Keep in mind, that if you have a stock car, driven in the parameters of the law, the police would have a hard time singling anyone out for a quick once over. Using my Kia minivan again, I doubt it will be ever pulled over for a quick once over and issued a VI. My talon on the other hand has a louder exhaust and for a time had an external dump. That gets attention.
The police have a duty and responsiblity to the public to ensure motor vehicles are safe. If you stand out, you are asking for attention. If your car is given a a VI, maybe its obvious why. Maybe the police cant make a determination on the spot, so its off to inspection.
What does this mean for future club meets? Its not rocket science. You know how the public expects you to act, and you probably have a reasonable grasp of the laws. Even if you dont, ignorance has never been an excuse. This behavior should govern you privately, and when you are in a club, it should be even more carefully watched.
