Community Code of Conduct
Version 2026-01 · effective January 1, 2026
Everyone at a Daikoku NYC event — drivers, spectators, media, vendors and staff — is expected to follow this code. It is short on purpose. Good behaviour is what keeps spots open to us.
1. Respect the spot
- No revving, burnouts, donuts, or hard launches.
- Keep noise levels reasonable.
- Clean up after yourself.
- Respect the property.
2. Respect everyone around you
- No reckless driving on the way in or out.
- Be courteous to attendees and bystanders.
- Do not touch cars without permission.
- No harassment of any kind.
3. Safety first
- Park responsibly.
- No excessive idling near crowds.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- Report unsafe behaviour to staff.
4. Keep it legal
- No alcohol or drugs.
- No street racing activities.
- No weapons.
- No stolen or unregistered vehicles.
5. Media and photography etiquette
- Ask car owners permission to film their car, if possible.
- Ask models for permission to film them. There is zero tolerance for recording a model without consent.
- Do not obstruct walkways, vehicle traffic flow, or emergency access zones while capturing media.
- Do not provoke vehicles or drivers to engage in unsafe or illegal acts for the purpose of creating content.
- Drones allowed only with permission.
- Do not post license plates without consent.
6. Music and noise control
- Keep volume reasonable.
- No revving.
7. Vendor and staff respect
- Follow staff instructions.
- Be respectful to vendors and sponsors.
- No unauthorised selling.
8. Zero-tolerance behaviours
- Burnouts, drifting, donuts, racing.
- Reckless or dangerous driving.
- Violence or harassment.
- Drug or alcohol use.
9. Community responsibility
- Treat the meet as a privilege.
- Good behaviour keeps spots open.
- Help newcomers understand the rules.
Violations may result in immediate removal from the event and, where appropriate, law enforcement involvement.