Worthing rider disqualified after being convicted for pulling wheelies, and speeding

A #Worthing rider has been found guilty of dangerous driving at #Crawley #Magistrates #Court (he pleaded guilty). The rider had received a 12-month #community order, 150 hours of unpaid work, court costs of £180, and a 15 month disqualification.

Information about the driver: Name: Oliver Summers, 26. The rider was caught pulling a high speed wheelie on the #A24, northbound by an unmarked #police car. The rider was also riding on one wheel, and dodging potholes.

PC Darren Balkham had recorded the evidence as a passenger in the front passengers seat, he said: "As a road user, the manner of riding I witnessed fell way below what I’d expect of a safe, and competent motorcyclist. Had the rider come off his bike, he could have caused serious injury, or worse to himself, or someone else. Summers received a notice of intended prosecution, and claimed responsibility for his riding, conceding it was unacceptable."

PC Balkham added: “This is a main road we’re talking about – not a race track, and there is no place for this sort of behaviour on our roads. A momentary act of stupidity could cause a lifetime of heartache for a lot of people. Dangerous driving, or riding has serious ramifications, not least a criminal record which will affect this rider for years to come. In my role as Dedicated Football Officer for #Surrey, and #Sussex Police, I know that the overwhelming majority of football fans are responsible, and law abiding, but there’s always a small minority who let themselves down, and give others a bad name. The same can be said of motorists, and it’s the small number who misuse our roads, and risk the lives of themselves, and others – who we will continue to take action against.”

Chief Inspector Michael Hodder, for Surrey, and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: “This case demonstrates how officers from different divisions work together with to achieve our three force priorities: to protect communities, catch criminals, and deliver an outstanding service. It also shows that we may not be everywhere all the time, but we could be anywhere at any time.”