Kids who ride quad bikes on public land
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This gripe is about kids on quad bikes. After years of saving and thousands of pounds of borrowing I have bought my first house. I work hard, pay my taxes and abide by the laws of the land. This is why I get so annoyed when there are so many criminals getting away with absolutely anything. Near where I live, there is a council estate, now don’t get me wrong because I am not having a go at all people who live in council houses. Unfortunately however, there are a select few that feel the need to ride their stupid and probably stolen, quad bikes on public land. I wouldn’t mind if it was land that was for set aside for such pursuits, but it is not in this case. They ride these quad bikes on footpaths, over private drives, people’s lawns and pretty much wherever they like. The police have been called on so many occasions by a number of people, but nothing is ever actually done to stop this crazy behaviour! These kids aren't insured they don't care if they damage other people’s property! The way things are going I suspect it won’t be long until someone is seriously hurt or even worse, killed by one of these things. |
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England is growing to be a country with a bit of a thug culture because we are too soft on criminals. They don’t care that they are breaking the law. They don’t fear jail, because it’s nice and cosy for them when they get in, and then of course when they get out it’s nice and cosy with their benefits that we pay for. I think we should have more of a say in what the tax is spent on, I certainly wouldn’t want it spent on criminals. |
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I personally think we should bring back National service to get these kids off the street and get them doing something useful. |
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So I'm guessing u did nothing for fun ??
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Too bad for you then!
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@stalag
Did I mention playing fields?????
And I don't live in a council house I actually own a very successful freelance company, so not every1 is scum ( go get a life )
What is it you did or do for fun,
And if your saying a little lt50 is loud, you must have super sonic hearing cos there not loud at all.
I personally take my quads on the family farm or on the spare rugby field ( which I have permission) as an lt50 would struggle to rip a field up!!!!
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Did I mention playing fields?????
And I don't live in a council house I actually own a very successful freelance company, so not every1 is scum ( go get a life )
What is it you did or do for fun,
And if your saying a little lt50 is loud, you must have super sonic hearing cos there not loud at all.
I personally take my quads on the family farm or on the spare rugby field ( which I have permission) as an lt50 would struggle to rip a field up!!!!
Idiot
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What planet does this person live on? (Sw)
Quad bikes are a noisy menace and should be banned.
We had plenty of them roaming around on a council estate we used to live on, believe me if there was a bounty on quad bikers I would be the first to suscribe.
The noise they make is unbelievable, plus all the damage they do to grass, and playing fields etc.
I think quadbikes were invented for the thiko anti-social prats among us, think rioters.
Quad bikes are a noisy menace and should be banned.
We had plenty of them roaming around on a council estate we used to live on, believe me if there was a bounty on quad bikers I would be the first to suscribe.
The noise they make is unbelievable, plus all the damage they do to grass, and playing fields etc.
I think quadbikes were invented for the thiko anti-social prats among us, think rioters.
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I don't agree with kids riding on paths and roads,
Let them take it up on the field,
There is nothing wrong with kids driving quads legally with protective clothes
If they like it, I have seen a comment further down which says, they should ride a pedal bike so they don't break there necks you could hurt your self more on a pedal bike on a path,
If my son said to me dad I don't like driveing my quad then that would it I wouldent make him,
Quads can be very safe my sons quad has a remote so I can slow it right down and even brake it, it also has a throttle adjuster so he can just drive round at 5mph
Let's get the councils to make us have some were to ride to stop young ones on the pats and roads
Let them take it up on the field,
There is nothing wrong with kids driving quads legally with protective clothes
If they like it, I have seen a comment further down which says, they should ride a pedal bike so they don't break there necks you could hurt your self more on a pedal bike on a path,
If my son said to me dad I don't like driveing my quad then that would it I wouldent make him,
Quads can be very safe my sons quad has a remote so I can slow it right down and even brake it, it also has a throttle adjuster so he can just drive round at 5mph
Let's get the councils to make us have some were to ride to stop young ones on the pats and roads
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I was nearly run over by a child on a quad bike in my local park yesterday. The child was tearing up the grass and soil on his bike. Obviously the child was not wearing a helmet. The child then drove down a public road and pavement outside the park. Unfortunately, I could not do anything about this as by the time the police would have got to the scene, the child would be gone (actually the police would in all probability not have turned up). I could not videotape the child in case they prosecuted me for human rights violations - my right to walk on the pavement / in the park is not as important as a child's right to trash the park, drive a vehicle not licenced or insured for road use and injure themselves when they crash. Presumably I would also be held liable if the child did crash.
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Raging against quads - 16-Sep-11 11:09
Im actually jealous, I want one myself! Ive googled quad bikes and theyre coming up at 4k+...is this the average price range?
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Gareth Sheffield - did you read the original gripe properly? He or she says that the quad bikes are being ridden on footpaths, private drives and people's gardens. Their behaviour sounds disrespectful to neighbours, anti social and dangerous to both themselves and others.
Why do you think the riders need their confidence boosted? They sound pretty confident already.
Why do you think the riders need their confidence boosted? They sound pretty confident already.
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May I ask what you did at their age that was so "useful" , these kid with the "probably stolen" (that made me laugh as it gave me the image of the local annoying anal Miss Marples that every neighbourhood seems to have) quads actually enjoy riding them as it gives them a sense of freedom just like when people get there first car, there is a major lack of places to ride them without having proper transportation. So unless your going to support the younger generation and try to boost their confidence instead of always stripping them down,producing your own self fulfilling prophecies about how the youth today are all useless and in general being the tip of the wedge of division between generations maybe you should go outside spend some time with them and maybe even have a go on the quad yourself!
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Gareth Sheffield - 30-Apr-11 16:42
My kid has a quad and I'm not on benefits! You say people should ride them on proper sites? Well there ain't none.I'm not a criminal cos my kid has a quad
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so what happens to the innocent ones ? Do you plan on taking them off the streets aswell or just the criminals ?
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I take my kids on wasteland with our quads quite regular and find if you ride them like an adult and not some lunatic who thinks all life ends tomorrow, nobody really bothers??? The sight of some of these kids flying around on botched up death traps without any safety gear on is the main reason curtain twitchers report them!!!
Thing is people are guna keep on doing this type of sport nomatter what the law says!!! So instead of telling people what they cant do, they should compromise, set a few simple rules and requirements i.e riders MUST wear Full safety gear and all riders under 16 must have a Sober Adult to supervise them at all times Plus some sort of safety check certificate (MOT)????
Designate wasteland half mile from Housing estates with a dirt tack leading to it or they'l just end up riding the pavements again!!!
Once these kids realise the only way to get what they want is to act responsably then they will!!! also youll find less bikes etc stolen, nowt worse than buying your own and having it crushed when you could nik 1 n not give a s@*t!!!!
To top that I feel more intimidated by a horse riders than dweebs pedal n plopping on the land we use and the roads I drive on! FREEDOM TO HAVE JUST A LITTLE FUN PLEASE!
P.S I did all this when I was a kid and all we had was Mobilettes and if you was lucky a Tomos! the thrill was most enjoying and want my kids to have the same thrill only this time on bikes designed for the task! Hell when ya get old it gives ya sumat to look back at and laugh about!!! Better than sat in front of the google box playing them daft video games or loosing reality on Facebook!!! Blah Blah Blah.......
Thing is people are guna keep on doing this type of sport nomatter what the law says!!! So instead of telling people what they cant do, they should compromise, set a few simple rules and requirements i.e riders MUST wear Full safety gear and all riders under 16 must have a Sober Adult to supervise them at all times Plus some sort of safety check certificate (MOT)????
Designate wasteland half mile from Housing estates with a dirt tack leading to it or they'l just end up riding the pavements again!!!
Once these kids realise the only way to get what they want is to act responsably then they will!!! also youll find less bikes etc stolen, nowt worse than buying your own and having it crushed when you could nik 1 n not give a s@*t!!!!
To top that I feel more intimidated by a horse riders than dweebs pedal n plopping on the land we use and the roads I drive on! FREEDOM TO HAVE JUST A LITTLE FUN PLEASE!
P.S I did all this when I was a kid and all we had was Mobilettes and if you was lucky a Tomos! the thrill was most enjoying and want my kids to have the same thrill only this time on bikes designed for the task! Hell when ya get old it gives ya sumat to look back at and laugh about!!! Better than sat in front of the google box playing them daft video games or loosing reality on Facebook!!! Blah Blah Blah.......
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FreedomFighter From Hull...... - 18-Sep-10 01:30
Ok people, whatever we think we can or can't do, or would like to do and aren't allowed to, we live in a democracy, with laws passed by people that the majority of this country have elected to do that job. If we don't like the laws, we have the option of voting for somebody else or speaking to our MP about it. Until a law is changed (and they often are), then we have to accept it or risk whatever punishment is given out for breaking it.
I have recently seen a show given by kids from London, aged 5 -18, on motor bikes and their skills were amazing and no doubt they make a few bob out of doing shows. These kids need something to do and somewhere to do it and clubs exist all over the country that they can join. I believe that whatever your age, as long as you can show competence (pass a test) and are properly insured then there should be no problem with your hobby / sport if it's done legally.
I have recently seen a show given by kids from London, aged 5 -18, on motor bikes and their skills were amazing and no doubt they make a few bob out of doing shows. These kids need something to do and somewhere to do it and clubs exist all over the country that they can join. I believe that whatever your age, as long as you can show competence (pass a test) and are properly insured then there should be no problem with your hobby / sport if it's done legally.
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My god a 4 year old driving a quad, what are you people on, I would urge you read the papers people. A 10 year old driving a quad around the farm, quad went out of control and smashed into a wall, unfortunately so did the childs head. She is dead my friends. A quad bike accident nearly ki11ed ozzy osbourne. Do you really want your child to be a statistic. Dead is forever. Thank god the police force in your area have some bloody backbone. Whats next on this poor little blighters agenda Lion taming perhaps. Get a grip!!!!!!!.
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Quad bikes are not safe for children to drive especially one as young as 4; they can respond very suddenly and safety gear will not prevent him from breaking his neck if it overturns.
Why would you risk your child's life just for a status symbol? He is 4 for heavens sake! He doesn't need a powered vehicle at his age. What is wrong with playing football or riding a bike?
Why would you risk your child's life just for a status symbol? He is 4 for heavens sake! He doesn't need a powered vehicle at his age. What is wrong with playing football or riding a bike?
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What an arrogant person who wrote that complaint! Im really angry as we bought our 4 year old son a quad for xmas which took a lot of hard work to save for. Its a brand new suzuki 50cc, u can hardly hear it start up! Yet some annoying old farts complained about him riding it(dressed head to toe in safety gear)around a field behind our grandads house. Just this week 2 uniformed police officers came over and threatened to impound his quad(my 4 yr old was petrified!) And we have since had a letter from police! This is a 4 year old child!! V frustrating when there are kids setting fires and smoking weed down there every friday night but the police dont bother about that! And may I just add myself and partner are both hard working homeowners and not thugs/ criminals/ thieves!!
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gandoo
"you should give us a place to ride "
Why?
"you should give us a place to ride "
Why?
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you should give us a place to ride you bloody you make me so angryyyyyyyy arghhhhhhh!!!!!
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Liam
Sadly I am not fluent in gibberish so perhaps you could rewrite this in English?
Thank you
Sadly I am not fluent in gibberish so perhaps you could rewrite this in English?
Thank you
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