Road Surfing the New Craze
Montacute becomes a road surfers paradise
STOP: Morialta MP Lindsay Simmons wants
signs up discouraging road surfing in Montacute.
DAREDEVIL teens on skateboards are illegally road surfing down steep main roads at Montacute, putting their lives and those of motorists at risk.
Hills Fleurieu Police have stepped up patrols of Montacute and Corkscrew roads, having already reported one teenager on an oversized skateboard two weeks ago.
Police traffic manager Sergeant Brian Schmidt said road surfing was “very dangerous and potentially disastrous”.
Morialta MP Lindsay Simmons called for No Skateboarding signs to be erected on the roads after several locals complained to her about the danger.
“Already there have been some near misses, which is why it was brought to my attention,” she told the East Torrens Messenger.
“One particular person was driving up the hill when one of the kids was coming down and this person was forced to slam on their breaks and swerve to miss the kid.”
According to Australia road rules, it is illegal to ride a skateboard on major roads with a continuous or broken centre-line or dividing strip or on roads divided into marked lanes for traffic going in the same direction.
Ms Simmons said the potential for a serious accident was “extremely high” because the skateboarders, who often came down the hill crouched or lying on their boards, often used the middle of the road.
“These roads have lots of twists and turns which makes them really popular for this kind of thing, but it also means cars cannot see the skateboarders coming down the hill. Apparently lying down is the brave thing to do, because you can’t stop very easily.
“It’s so dangerous it’s not what the roads were designed for.”
Ms Simmons has called for road signs in a letter to Road Safety Minister Michael O’Brien, who said he’d referred the matter to his department for further advice.
“This type of unsafe activity on the open road is extremely dangerous, not only to the skateboarders travelling at relatively high speeds, but also to the motorists using these roads,” Mr O’Brien said.
Residents who see skateboards being ridden illegally should ring the police on 131444.
Feel free to post a comment on their website: East Torrens Messenger
STOP: Morialta MP Lindsay Simmons wants
signs up discouraging road surfing in Montacute.
DAREDEVIL teens on skateboards are illegally road surfing down steep main roads at Montacute, putting their lives and those of motorists at risk.
Hills Fleurieu Police have stepped up patrols of Montacute and Corkscrew roads, having already reported one teenager on an oversized skateboard two weeks ago.
Police traffic manager Sergeant Brian Schmidt said road surfing was “very dangerous and potentially disastrous”.
Morialta MP Lindsay Simmons called for No Skateboarding signs to be erected on the roads after several locals complained to her about the danger.
“Already there have been some near misses, which is why it was brought to my attention,” she told the East Torrens Messenger.
“One particular person was driving up the hill when one of the kids was coming down and this person was forced to slam on their breaks and swerve to miss the kid.”
According to Australia road rules, it is illegal to ride a skateboard on major roads with a continuous or broken centre-line or dividing strip or on roads divided into marked lanes for traffic going in the same direction.
Ms Simmons said the potential for a serious accident was “extremely high” because the skateboarders, who often came down the hill crouched or lying on their boards, often used the middle of the road.
“These roads have lots of twists and turns which makes them really popular for this kind of thing, but it also means cars cannot see the skateboarders coming down the hill. Apparently lying down is the brave thing to do, because you can’t stop very easily.
“It’s so dangerous it’s not what the roads were designed for.”
Ms Simmons has called for road signs in a letter to Road Safety Minister Michael O’Brien, who said he’d referred the matter to his department for further advice.
“This type of unsafe activity on the open road is extremely dangerous, not only to the skateboarders travelling at relatively high speeds, but also to the motorists using these roads,” Mr O’Brien said.
Residents who see skateboards being ridden illegally should ring the police on 131444.
Feel free to post a comment on their website: East Torrens Messenger
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by sean meaney on -
I am sick to fucking death of people like this, we are participating in a legitimate sport which has a world tour and people are able to make a comfy living off doing it full time yet we have no facilities and the only places we can go and train or participate in the sport outside of major events like newtons playground are illegal for us to use. If we cant use roads where are we supposed to practice? If the government has such a huge problem with us using the roads then build some downhill parks that are up to scratch and with in a hour of each major city, you build them we will come and it will keep a few of us off the roads, your never going to stop the problem but if they have such a huge issue with what we do then wouldnt they be willing to do anything they can to keep us off the roads? building a proper facilty would be the most logical thing to do if you ask me
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Permalink Reply by Lee Murr on
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that is hilarious Apparently lying down is the brave thing to do, because you can’t stop very easily. she has no idea and has obviously done no research we can come to a stop in a shorter distance than a porsche from 100 km/h.
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Permalink Reply by Guff on
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So we should plant more gums on the highways and this will make the roads safer?? Why have hay bales at newtons then??
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by JamieGwillim on -
Good to see tax dollars hard at work. Good to see our local members polarizing the community on the big issues. Members is right they are a bunch of dicks.
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Permalink Reply by speedy canuck on
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stay in your lane, ride hard and smart.
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Permalink Reply by Brad NS on
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NOT EVEN WORTH A RESPONSE !! wheres my buttboard practice time !!!!!! LOL
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she sees people doing this ?? Now this is road surfing !! hahahah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYfDwS7Bs_8
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jacko on -
stories like these will continue to pop up, its extremely frustrating and really angers me how little info they really have on this, but you have to look at the bigger picture: Its already yesterday's news...
So what do we do now? just laugh at how stupid it is and go skate! I know i will... im going to skate that exact hill this weekend! who gives a fuck... not me? $56? pfffft whatever... i'll go with $56 in my wallet ready to slap in the copper's face if they can catch me...
Just look at who wrote the story and where is was published, i bet the average Joe that would be outraged by these damn skateboarders dont even ready these articles! In two weeks time i bet this story will be long lost in the archives of 'disposable media'.
so once again, what do we do now? oh yeah, GO OUT AND SKATE! YEEEWW
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ASRA AdminPermalink Reply by bernie on -
Don't believe that report for a second......
There is no camera phone photos to prove it!
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Toby on -
is it just me cus i cant seem to find any of the other comments on the article, is there a link to the comments on the page or someting that i've missed??
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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by nathan on -
why not be audacious and straight out ask for a road closure on the first sunday of every month 8am to 1pm and submit a safety plan or at least suggest you would like to discuss it with council, to accomodate the growing ranks of the local Adelaide Longboarders Association, any publicitity is good publicity, or ask her to come up with an alternative, youve got nothing to lose if your gunna skate it anyway, i would strike whilst the story is fresh
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Permalink Reply by Michael English on
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"skateboarders, who often came down the hill crouched or lying on their boards"... "Apparently lying down is the brave thing to do, because you can’t stop very easily." These guys must have alot of spare time... i think they should get a board and get their "crouch" nice and airodynamic... of maby if they are feeling ballsy they could lay down!!! im not sure if they will be able to stop.
Seriously... they dont even get points for trying. It doesnt look like they have
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