Stop Assault On Our Ears-Frm. First Lady On Noisy Bikes
Former first lady Mrs Lorna Smith, is appealing to the Commissioner of Police, Michael Matthews and Premier Hon. Andrew Fahie to intervene and put a stop to the 'assult' by noisy bikers, particularly in the wee hours of the morning.
She said if something is not done to address the issue, it can send residents crazy and drive away tourists to more peaceful environments.
“I have written to you both numerous times about the drag racing that started about two months ago from six am to midnight every day by [sic] sad to say motor bikers (unemployed) who have obviously removed the mufflers from bikes with the result that there is an unbearable assault on the ears of residents of Road Town and McNamara along Road Town to Sea Cow's Bay drive, daily for this extended period of time,” she said in a letter penned over the weekend.
The issue of noise pollution from scooters ad other bikes has been a long-term one and is continually raised by residents at various community meetings.
Smith lamented that she was promised that a long term solution is in the making, but the matter has gotten only worse as bikers - many unlicensed, without helmets and other appropriate safety gear continue to race up and down the streets without let or hindrance, “pop a wheeling in the middle of traffic as I have said to you before until the early hours of the morning.”
She continued, “Please Sirs, I am again appealing to you to do what has to be done to stop this assault. As I write this email its 12.06 am and the noise is continuing unabated despite my appeal for help!”
Smith said that, she knows that this is not a problem in Road Town alone as everyone she speaks to throughout the Territory is experiencing the same problem.
“Surely this is the time to act before it becomes too late and we not drive our residents crazy but send our visitors looking for peace and quiet elsewhere,” she related.
The former first lady, indicated that, there are those bikers who are working legitimately as couriers with whom she has no problem, but this relentless assault is wrong and shows a complete abdication of responsibility by the police for law and order.
“I personally am forced to telephone every night at 11:30 asking for some assistance in ending the racket, but surely the police can at least bring an end to the noise nuisance that is created without having to be prompted to do so,” she opined.
Smith’s complaints come as Cabinet recently lifted the restriction on large engine bikes which will see the importation of motorcycles above 125cc. However, there will be some strict rules accompanying the move.
“I have written to you both numerous times about the drag racing that started about two months ago from six am to midnight every day by [sic] sad to say motor bikers (unemployed) who have obviously removed the mufflers from bikes with the result that there is an unbearable assault on the ears of residents of Road Town and McNamara along Road Town to Sea Cow's Bay drive, daily for this extended period of time,” she said in a letter penned over the weekend.
The issue of noise pollution from scooters ad other bikes has been a long-term one and is continually raised by residents at various community meetings.
Smith lamented that she was promised that a long term solution is in the making, but the matter has gotten only worse as bikers - many unlicensed, without helmets and other appropriate safety gear continue to race up and down the streets without let or hindrance, “pop a wheeling in the middle of traffic as I have said to you before until the early hours of the morning.”
She continued, “Please Sirs, I am again appealing to you to do what has to be done to stop this assault. As I write this email its 12.06 am and the noise is continuing unabated despite my appeal for help!”
Smith said that, she knows that this is not a problem in Road Town alone as everyone she speaks to throughout the Territory is experiencing the same problem.
“Surely this is the time to act before it becomes too late and we not drive our residents crazy but send our visitors looking for peace and quiet elsewhere,” she related.
The former first lady, indicated that, there are those bikers who are working legitimately as couriers with whom she has no problem, but this relentless assault is wrong and shows a complete abdication of responsibility by the police for law and order.
“I personally am forced to telephone every night at 11:30 asking for some assistance in ending the racket, but surely the police can at least bring an end to the noise nuisance that is created without having to be prompted to do so,” she opined.
Smith’s complaints come as Cabinet recently lifted the restriction on large engine bikes which will see the importation of motorcycles above 125cc. However, there will be some strict rules accompanying the move.
