![]() Many tourists who are not in the events singled out feel that generalizing all shows is unwarranted. The city has recognized that there is more than one side to blame, creating a scoring rubric on how to focus its efforts on repeat offenders, though it is absent from many other events which are known for being problematic. ![]() Cruise Week also had its fair share of accidents, and even another pedestrian-involved crash involving a police officer, however, it was unfortunately met with a fatality. The demographics of those who flock to Ocean City during H2Oi weekend is generally of much younger individuals than those who attend Spring or Fall Cruise Week, and many are blaming the unsanctioned event attended by the younger audience for being the reason that all auto shows get such a bad rap. Some have begun to look into other popular tourist spots to move the unsanctioned event, though no word has arisen from the organizer of the official H2Oi event held outside of city limits. Some have booked their hotel rooms, others who collect tickets like badges of honor claim to be getting ready to "send it again" next year, even if the event is canceled again. Proposed actions for promoters range from simply asking them to move the event, to preventing the rental of specific areas within the city, and even legal action against them, potentially holding the promoters liable for increased event costs incurred by the city.ĭespite the threats, enthusiasts still aren't folding. Perhaps some of the heaviest responsibility would fall on the shoulders of sponsors and promoters, which the city council appears to have directly in their sights. ![]() If needed, the city is considering bringing in the National Guard to assist with the rowdiness. A proposition to install security cameras along coastal highway for monitoring has also been made. Proposed changes would involve enforcing new vehicle codes, portable speed bumps, rolling roadblocks, scheduling construction during potential show dates, increasing criminal charges for burnouts to felony reckless endangerment, and stricter vehicle impounding.
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