‘Ride Safely And Responsibly At All Times
The Bermuda Police Service is “reminding parents and guardians of the need to ensure their children ride safely and responsibly at all times.”
A police spokesperson said, “There has been an increase in young people using electric scrambler type bikes. Although these vehicles are not currently required to be licensed or insured, they are still subject to Bermuda’s road traffic laws.
“This includes offences such as careless riding, dangerous riding, and failing to obey traffic signals or stop signs. These rules are in place to protect not only the riders themselves, but all road users including pedestrians.
“There is increasing concern regarding bikes being ridden on private property and in landscaped areas, causing damage. Such actions may result in offences relating to trespassing and wilful damage.
“The Bermuda Police Service is committed to keeping our roads and communities safe, and we are asking for the continued support of parents and guardians in reinforcing these expectations with young riders. By working together and promoting lawful, considerate riding, we can help ensure that everyone remains safe.”
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True words. parents and guardians need to talk to there children about road safety. Police need to going into school and spoke about safety on our roads. Lots of the young ride don’t know the rules of the road. Teacher them rules of the roads and the penalty if you get caught speeding or dangerous riding.
There are no rules of the road anymore. The police stopped enforcing traffic laws more than 20 years ago.
You often make this assertion but traffic court is usually pretty full, 90% for speeding offences but incredibly 5% or less for drunk driving. The sentencing guidelines which prescribe a 4 year or less prison term for vehicular homicide is manifestly inadequate in my opinion. The fact I have not seen a bike thief in court reporting for years when so many bikes are stolen is unbelievable.
I concur. Youngsters always push boundaries, it is how we learn, I humbly suggest that youths go to the Southside racetrack, borrow a suit and gear and get the urge to see how fast your bike can go out of your system legally in a safer environment prior to riding on the public roads. Visit or talk with one of our many residents living with life changing injuries, ER nurses and doctors and families suffering the loss of a young person for some advice. Then it is up to you as a young person to think before you take risks on these dangerous, unforgiving roads since parents can’t be there at all times to guide you. Please, take personal responsility and ride sensibly and safely.
You often make this assertion but traffic court is usually pretty full, 90% for speeding offences but incredibly 5% or less for drunk driving. The sentencing guidelines which prescribe a 4 year or less prison term for vehicular homicide is manifestly inadequate in my opinion. The fact I have not seen a bike thief in court reporting for years when so many bikes are stolen is unbelievable.