GEORGE NEWS AND VIDEO - Residents of Heather Park and surrounds are up in arms following an incident of reckless driving by a young motorcyclist in Witfontein Road yesterday, Sunday 19 January.
George Herald received video footage along with numerous complaints and messages regarding the alleged incident of reckless driving between Blanco and Heather Park Super Spar.
In a video making the rounds on various WhatsApp groups, you can see the rider, whose bike lacks a rear number plate, weaving through traffic, performing wheelies, and overtaking vehicles in a lane designated for vehicles to turn right only.
Eyewitnesses report that the man, dressed in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt, appears unconcerned about the potential consequences of his actions. According to comments from a WhatsApp group on which the video popped up, this specific biker is known for his disregard for traffic laws.
"Hy jaag so oral in dorp rond. Stel almal om hom in gevaar," said one of the comments, while another said, "He needs to be locked up. We have reported him to the police with video evidence," said another.
Other comments range from people who want the young biker arrested, to others concerned about his safety and those on the road with him.
George Herald is busy following up with police and local traffic to confirm whether any cases have been opened against the unknown biker.
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