A motorcyclist in North Lakes, Brisbane, reported being attacked by a group of teenagers after stopping to assist one who had crashed while riding a dirt bike on a public street. The incident occurred last week when the man witnessed three teenagers on dirt bikes speeding and weaving through traffic on Anzac Avenue before turning onto Capestone Boulevard.
The motorcyclist claims the boy on the two-stroke dirt bike fell after hitting a curb, and that he stopped to offer help. When he called the police to report the accident, he alleges the other two teenagers, described as wearing black and dark brown clothing, became aggressive and assaulted him as they attempted to flee.
Footage from the motorcyclist's dashcam reportedly shows him several meters away from the teenagers just before the crash. The video also shows the injured boy on the ground with his dirt bike on the footpath.
The rider stated he was not seeking to press charges for the alleged assault but expressed frustration with parents he believes are not adequately supervising their children's use of dirt bikes on public roads. "For the parents of these kids - I'm not worried about the assault and have told the cops that," he posted on social media. "But for f***'s sake if you have any love at all for them, take their bloody bikes away before they kill themselves or someone else."
In Queensland, Australia, where the incident took place, dirt bikes are not legally permitted on public roads, footpaths, or general public land. Only registered, road-legal bikes with compliance plates can be ridden on public roads. Dirt bikes are permitted on designated trails in state forests.
Commenters on the motorcyclist's social media post echoed his concerns, with many urging parents to take responsibility for their children's actions and to control their use of illegal dirt bikes. Some suggested parents should face consequences for allowing their children to ride in such a manner, which could endanger themselves and others.