Public displays of "exhibition of speed" aren't new. I blew off the tires in my first 69 Bird 43 years ago. According to the police report I left a "56 foot blackened wheel skid mark", then evaded police offers (successfully), but was ratted out by a neighbor when I parked the Bird, and they took me to jail. My Mom had to come bail me out. She threw a fit (good 'ol Mom!) at the police.
Did my son hit anyone with his car? No.
Did he cause another accident? No.
Exactly what did he do? He performed a burnout, evaded police officers and was driving recklessly.
So, his car is faster than yours and you're throwing him in jail, correct? Yes, ma'am.
Did anyone get killed or are you just embarrassed? (no answer)
I got bailed out, Mom scolded me, and she gave me a ride back to my apartment. Long story short, don't cause a wreck, kill anyone or make the police look bad.
I've seen the "street takeover" videos. I never thought doing a donut in a circle three times was a really awesome thing...but if you can't outrun the police, it may be the kids only option.
Still don't approve of it. Have the horsepower you need to make a clean getaway or don't do it at all. And get off my lawn! LOL
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