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The text and images describe serious concerns regarding illegal and dangerous riding of electric motorbikes (e-bikes) in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, and elsewhere. Here are the key points highlighted:
– Groups of riders on powerful e-bikes are regularly seen racing through streets, performing wheelies, swerving in and out of traffic, riding on pavements, and intimidating pedestrians.
– Residents like Britt and others describe feeling threatened and having to take evasive action to avoid collisions.
– Deputy Mayor David Eggleton has witnessed dangerous riding behavior such as wheelies, wrong-side riding, and intimidation, sometimes with riders wearing balaclavas.
– Police are aware and taking action against illegal riding, but the problem persists.
– There are concerns that some riders may be young and masked, potentially carrying weapons, adding to community fears.
– Some riders have been involved in serious accidents and even fatal incidents. One example includes the death of an elderly pedestrian struck by a rider on an illegal, defective e-bike.
– Taylor, a legal motorcyclist, was injured following a deliberate obstruction and chase by e-bike riders, resulting in physical injury and ongoing psychological trauma.
– The overall picture is one of a growing problem with e-bike riders causing danger, fear, and harm to others through illegal and reckless behavior.
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