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Authorities must find ways to deter street racers

While this report was about Marine Drive specifically, this scenario can be seen across the city.

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Screen grabs of videos shot by Marine Drive residents of illegal motorcycle racing; A seized motorcycle that was abandoned by a biker amid a police crackdown at Marine Drive on Sunday

Screen grabs of videos shot by Marine Drive residents of illegal motorcycle racing; A seized motorcycle that was abandoned by a biker amid a police crackdown at Marine Drive on Sunday

Youngsters on expensive super bikes and illegally modified motorcycles often indulge in stunts and racing at the Queen’s Necklace, especially during pre-dawn hours on the weekend, creating a racket, according to the Marine Drive Citizens Association.

While this report was about Marine Drive specifically, this scenario can be seen across the city. Late at night and early in the morning, empty streets become hunting grounds for bikers who compete against one another, compounding an already dangerous situation that is detrimental to both physical and mental health.

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