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Police warn ‘BMX-ers’ against ‘ dangerous cycling

Pedestrians have had to 'dodge' trick rides on the pavements.

A bunch of teenager BMX riders have taken to the streets and pavements of Dundee during the school holidays much to the dismay of pedestrians and motorists who have suddenly found themselves having to dodge around the trick-riders.

Police have also moved in and called in at  least one BMX-er to the police station after he was seen riding around the traffic circle, narrowly avoiding the traffic.  His parents were also called in and warned to ensure that their son(s) do not ride on pavements and ride responsibly on the streets.

Police emphasised that do not want to ‘spoil anyone’s fun’ but were worried that someone could be injured.  “The riders are not even using helmets.  There is a BMX track next to the Dundee Junior School perhaps the riders could use that without endangering anyone’s life.”

The message from the rides (and their parents) is that teens on holiday are bored in the area where they say ‘there is not much to do’.

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Terry Worley

Terry Worley has been associated with the Courier for many years and is involved in the community covering a variety of issues affecting residents. He has a passion for local politics and for the history of the area.

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