A proposed tribute to Hollywood actor Paul Walker has prompted police in Kirkcaldy to plan a major operation on Saturday evening.
There are fears that as many as 4,600 people from across Scotland could descend on the town’s promenade after plans to host a “cruise” in memory of the star emerged online.
More than 900 people have said they intend to gather on the town’s waterfront in homage to the Fast and the Furious actor, who died last weekend following a car crash in California.
Invites to the event have been sent to a further 3,500 people, causing potential gridlock in the area and raising concerns over public safety.
Word of the event has spread on social networking sites at a location that has been a favourite for many years with so-called “boy racers”.
However, police have warned “cruisers” that anti-social behaviour and speeding will not be tolerated, with a heavy police presence promised should the event go ahead.
Inspector Dave Latto said: “We are attempting to make contact with the organisers of the event to establish what exactly they propose to carry out.
“I must emphasise though that should any event occur there will be a police presence and robust action will be taken against any people committing any road traffic or other offences.”
The event has been arranged in memory of the 40-year-old Hollywood who starred in the Fast and the Furious films that were hugely popular in the modified car scene before breaking into the mainstream.
He died when the car his friend was driving crashed into a street light in Valencia, California.
Because of his association with modified cars, several events around the world have been organised in tribute to Walker.
Those behind the event have even asked for a “minute of noise” at 9.30pm, with drivers asked to rev their engines and sound their horns in tribute.
However, because of the reputation of the area and long-standing concerns about drag racing and public safety along the Esplanade, police have warned anybody attending the event that only their best behaviour will do.
Mr Latto added: “We will engage with drivers who are in the area on Saturday night and emphasise road safety over the festive period, carrying out checks of their vehicles and driving documents to ensure that all aspects of their driving is safe in respect of their own use of the roads and that of other road users.”