Teen scooter riders risk lives in motorway madness (From Daily Echo)
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Teen scooter riders risk lives in M27 madness
2:30pm Monday 2nd February 2009 in News
The scooters on the M27
THIS is the shocking moment when two reckless teenagers put their lives at risk by riding their scooters along a busy Hampshire motorway.
With a blatant disregard for the law, the two youngsters took to the westbound carriageway of the M27 on their bikes – with L plates.
One motorist couldn’t believe his eyes when he spotted the two scooters joining the motorway.
The shocked driver, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “We came to join the motorway at junction two coming from Ower and as we came to the roundabout two scooters filtered in front of us coming from the direction of Totton.
“It was absolutely crazy. They were travelling at about 35mph and causing a lot of the cars behind them to brake.
“I followed them for about half a mile and I was so shocked to see them riding along a motorway I got my passenger to take pictures and video.
“I just felt that I couldn’t let them get away with it – it’s a lot more serious than a couple of kids just mucking about on bikes.
“Not only is it illegal but it is highly irresponsible.
“I dread to think what might have happened if either one had been hit by a car – they wouldn’t have stood a chance.”
Police say the duo will be investigated for a number of different road offences and could end up with a fine, driving licence penalty points or possible driver disqualification.
Inspector Darren Miller of Totton Roads Police Unit added: “We will definitely investigate this.
“The danger to them and to other road users is quite apparent.
I’m not sure what they were trying to do. It was a very unusual incident and I’m not sure I can recall anything like it in the past.”
A spokeswoman from the road safety charity Brake, said the incident was evidence that more needed to be done to toughen up the driver learning process.
She said: “Learner drivers are not allowed to drive on motorways and to do so can be incredibly dangerous for themselves and other road users.
“If you are learning to drive you must make sure you know the rules before you get on the road.
“Brake urges the Government to review and toughen up the learning process and driving test. This includes learner drivers receiving a minimum level of professional tuition which includes teaching them to drive safely on all types of road, including motorways.”
Comments(36)
OMG
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9:19am Mon 2 Feb 09
exactly how long have you been in the force inspector. havent seen much action if this is the case
Ozmosis
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10:00am Mon 2 Feb 09
Bigrich1980
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10:54am Mon 2 Feb 09
ginger192
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11:23am Mon 2 Feb 09
Boris Remmington
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11:38am Mon 2 Feb 09
goard
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11:50am Mon 2 Feb 09
goard
southy
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12:04pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Northamboy
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12:05pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Second thoughts why should the army suffer, make that prison :-)
hulla baloo
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12:12pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Putting that aside, the irony is that they are probably safer there, than on normal, mainstream roads with junctions, roundabouts and dual flowing traffic.
lowe and behold
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12:21pm Mon 2 Feb 09
But still carried on there merry way... CATCH THEM & BAN THEM....
Alf
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2:21pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Condor Man
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2:23pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Bright Spark
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2:51pm Mon 2 Feb 09
I wonder how many have come off today???? :)
KA
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3:18pm Mon 2 Feb 09
erroneousapostrophe
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3:21pm Mon 2 Feb 09
10 Minute Man
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3:35pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Condor Man wrote:There are more laws being passed now than at any other time. The enforcement is the problem.
there used to be signs when approaching motorways saying that vehicles under (I think) 150cc's were banned. We live in a society where people are scared to impliment laws for fear of offence.
I'm certain that I have seen scooter riders on the motorway before. You can drive past and give them 'the look' but they just ignore you. Under motorway conditions its very obvious they don't belong there - they are too small and too slow compared to the other traffic. As well as noisy and annoying. As I tell my children "no, they're not real motorbikes, they are just little toys for young lads to play with."
southy
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3:45pm Mon 2 Feb 09
birdman
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4:05pm Mon 2 Feb 09
KA
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4:24pm Mon 2 Feb 09
birdman wrote:You sound like a no brainer yourself, what a horrible thing to say.
pity a 45 tonner didnt suck them under wouldnt have felt the bump of these no brainers.
D.a.v.e
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5:35pm Mon 2 Feb 09
They are like most chav scooter riders who could'nt give a sh*t about other road users.
On the other hand there are some drivers that think it safe to join a motorway at 35mph!
Anji
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5:57pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Condor Man
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6:20pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Anji wrote:there's a big difference between 'doing something stupid' and doing something that is both illegal and mental. Get a life? stop being an apologist more like.
What a bunch of spiteful morons you are! Weren't you ever young? Didn't you EVER do anything stupid! Maybe, they made a mistake! Get a life you lot!
Denzil'
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6:28pm Mon 2 Feb 09
birdman wrote:Agreed, scooters are a real menace.
pity a 45 tonner didnt suck them under wouldnt have felt the bump of these no brainers.
wilsamsaints
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6:43pm Mon 2 Feb 09
wilsamsaints
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6:46pm Mon 2 Feb 09
hulla baloo wrote:only because they never stop at junctions or roundabouts these chavs have the mentality of little kids and therefore treat these bikes as toys to play with
Law is the law and I understand the need to keep l drivers and mopeds/scooters off the motorways. Putting that aside, the irony is that they are probably safer there, than on normal, mainstream roads with junctions, roundabouts and dual flowing traffic.
Georgem
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7:03pm Mon 2 Feb 09
ex so'ton
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7:28pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Dr Alimantado
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7:30pm Mon 2 Feb 09
Georgem wrote:I concur. Would love to give them a nudge so they come off. Then I would pull over and give them a good kicking. My kind of medicine.
The solution is simple: make it legal to simply knock these idiots off, without fear of reprisal
Sounds like KA is probably one of the pikey scum's reprobate parent. Keep on making excuses.
Security word: pain-hill.
fatboy
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10:53pm Mon 2 Feb 09
remember they are learners without the benefit of a fully qualified person sat next to them. it would of been no fun for them on a motorway at 35mph?
Nod
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5:24am Tue 3 Feb 09
fatboy wrote:Unless they are illiterate and can't read road signs, no.
could they just of made a genuine mistake? It is possible they just came down the dual carraigeway from totton and followed the road round and down the slip road.
remember they are learners without the benefit of a fully qualified person sat next to them. it would of been no fun for them on a motorway at 35mph?
downfader
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9:00am Tue 3 Feb 09
Georgem wrote:Lets not even joke about where that will lead us all...
The solution is simple: make it legal to simply knock these idiots off, without fear of reprisal
Having said that if it was a genuine mistake then it shows a lack of forward planning and local road knowledge.
NigelK2B12
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9:44am Tue 3 Feb 09
LL
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12:35am Wed 4 Feb 09
beafy17
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3:52am Wed 4 Feb 09
thepratothemotorway
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6:37pm Thu 5 Feb 09
im famous hope yur enjoyin the video!
thepratothemotorway
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10:59pm Thu 5 Feb 09
these boys took a wrong turning that is all as the road is not marked clearly like 99.9% of all road layouts, cause they get changed and noone realises.
they got off on the first opportunity and out of danger !
so leave them alone and get your facts straight!
and how dare who ever called them f**kin spoilt because there parents have bought them a moped to give them independence! say anything about people you do not no
Leave your comments to yourself and just think WHO PAID FOR YOUR DRIVING LESSONS!!
as it was probably your parents slaving in a job they loathed to pay for your lessons, first car and insurance!
so THINK before you leave any other comments that are personal !!!!!
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