Police lights + mural projection = slow

I still have a sponsor logo to complete for the Toulon mural, but I'm already on to the next project.  A new business is opening in Peoria called "Urban Artifacts".  I've been hired to paint their business name above the door on the brick "mural style". 
The location of the new store is in an area of Peoria that some would consider less safe than other areas. This depends heavily on the time of day.  I, of course, went there last night to project the image onto the wall.
The first order of business was a street lamp that was rendering it impossible to see the projected image. Fortunately, it was only 8' or so high..so I could place a tarp temporarily over it.  Next, one of the owners (Jon Walker) and I talked a bit about the process.  We worked out the best location below existing lights to place the sign and then Jon left.  Less than 2 minutes later, a police cruiser pulled a car over directly behind my vehicle.  For any of you who want to paint murals, let me inform you that a police cruiser's lights and spot light will make it virtually impossible to see your projected image on the wall.  Additional police cars will make it worse.
The next 45 minutes or so eventually led to what I believe was a ticket for tail-gaiting.  Once the police cars left, the 4 black males got out and began to discuss the incident.  They felt that it may have been racial profiling (it may have been).  They also discussed the good fortune that they were not asked to get out of the car and that none of the passengers names were run through the computer for existing warrants.  They suggested that it was in everyone's best interest that a search of the vehicle didn't occur.  Considering the work I was trying to complete, I had to agree.
I was finally able to go about my work and it went quickly.  I spoke with the group briefly and they were very friendly and interested in what/how I was doing this project.  I'd share some of the conversation, but I think it may be a bit too salty for the blog. I have some young readers.  I'll say, simply, that it was an interesting night!