VIDEO: Motorcyclist Disqualified For Dangerous Driving After Motorway "Wheelie"

A motorcyclist has been disqualified from driving after officers in an unmarked police car caught him carrying out a dangerous manoeuvre on the A24.

Oliver Summers of Worthing narrowly avoided potholes as he carried out a "wheelie" on the A24 northbound, between Southwater and Hop Oast Roundabout, on the afternoon of 20 February.

PC Darren Balkham, who recorded the footage as a passenger in the police vehicle, 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.”

The 26-year-old claimed responsibility and conceded the manner of his riding was unacceptable.

At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 6 May, he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was disqualified for 15 months.

He was also given a 12-month community order, requiring him to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work, and must pay court costs totalling £180.

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, of the 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.”