{"id":5280,"date":"2010-03-02T10:22:50","date_gmt":"2010-03-02T16:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/?p=5280"},"modified":"2010-03-02T10:22:50","modified_gmt":"2010-03-02T16:22:50","slug":"motorcyclists-gross-negligence-for-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/features\/letters-to-the-editor\/motorcyclists-gross-negligence-for-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcyclists&#8217; gross negligence for people"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/editorLogo1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5279\" title=\"editorLogo\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/editorLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"286\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a>I recently returned from a visit to my native Dominica, and I had a\u00a0pretty good\u00a0time. However, one issue was brought to my attention during my trip, and I wish to raise it through this medium.<\/p>\n<p>I am concerned about the wanton negligence and disregard for public peace being perpetrated by motorcyclists in Dominica. I am particularly appalled that the police seem to be doing very little to moderate and monitor this activity, even when it\u2019s taking place right in their backyards.<\/p>\n<p>I stayed in Portsmouth with my elderly aunt in an area which can be considered both commercial and residential. In this area a certain group of young men would ride these bikes up and down the stretch of road, performing all kinds of antics and producing a horrific level of noise at all hours of the night and day on a regular basis.\u00a0There is an intersection nearby, and a constant stream of traffic, but who cares? They carry on this activity, sometimes right in the vicinity of a gas station and the Portsmouth Police Station.<\/p>\n<p>I feel sorry for my aunt. She can\u2019t sleep or do anything much when these activities are taking place. She is often awakened at 3:00 in the morning. She simply sits and stares while the noise drowns out everything.<\/p>\n<p>However, my aunt\u2019s peace of mind is not my only concern. What about safety? Are the police waiting until someone is injured in these activities before issuing a warning? I hope that it is not an innocent pedestrian or motorist who will suffer the consequences of this gross negligence.<\/p>\n<p>Of course the people who take part in these activities are the ones most at risk. They don\u2019t wear helmets, and many are juveniles who have no insurance. They are simply mindless idiots in need of adult guidance.<\/p>\n<p>I am all for persons pursuing hobbies and interests. However, they must do so with due regard for the safety and peace of mind of their fellow citizens. If they must race their motorcycles and crank up their motors to produce this dreaded noise, then establish a place in the community where this can be done without infringing on the rights of others. Don\u2019t ride up and down in one area for hours on end, creating havoc for residents and unsuspecting motorists.<\/p>\n<p>I urge the Portsmouth police and Dominican police by extension, to get out from behind the desk, the rum shop, or wherever it is they like to stay. It\u2019s not only when there is a drug bust that they should be spurred to action. These individuals are clearly in violation of the noise abatement act; they are not using the road for its intended purpose; and they are causing significant discomfort to many residents. Do something about it before it is too late.<\/p>\n<p><strong>M.D<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I recently returned from a visit to my native Dominica, and I had a\u00a0pretty good\u00a0time. 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