Tip: Respect your driver and their rules.

[harrier]

If you accept a ride from a new friend (aka a stranger), accept and follow their rules. No questions asked. Otherwise you may end up finding a new way home as my plucky passengers did.

This year, I gave a ride to two sparkle ponies I found on the forums. My original ad, and each and every follow up communication, stated no illegal substance of ANY kind allowed on board. I also asked upon arrival at my vehicle to verify no one was bringing items which were either illegal under state/federal law or those that violate BM rules.

Upon arrival at TTITD, I discovered rather abruptly that two of my passengers had smuggled on several, and I mean bags and bags of, illegal drugs. All flavors. Uppers, downers, sidewaysers. Needless to say, those two found themselves suddenly out of a ride home. They were insanely lucky that was all that happened, as they didn't know my job and didn't know BM is not my jurisdiction. I don't care who does what at BM, but don't bring me into it, and don't put my ass on the line.

So, heed this tip and heed it well. If you are accepting a ride from someone else, verify they are either ok with you bringing drugs on board, or don't bring them. The driver takes the fall for your acts. They may later be able to possibly show they were innocent, but it's a large cost and a lot of drama for them, and the outcome is uncertain. Don't get cheeky and think the 'no drugs' thing is some liability avoidance. It's their car. If you want to take your own materials in, drive your own car.

[gyre]

Plucky ... lol


You're right about risk for the car owner, of course.