A group of motorcycle enthusiasts are voicing their full support for the police crackdown to get unlicensed motorcycles off the nation’s streets.
Representative for the group, Sergio Blackett, commended officers for enforcing the law and targeting those who break it.
During a recent news conference, Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce announced that officers will be intensifying efforts to crack down on illegal bikes, noting that some are being used in the commission of crimes. Police have already started removing several from the streets.
Blackett was speaking during a visit to the Sharon Primary School, where he and other bikers treated students to a special event before the end of the school term.
He said the aim was to show students that there is a different and safer way to enjoy biking, one that promotes development, empowerment, and self-expression.
Blackett, who has toured regionally and internationally showcasing his biking skills, also spent time living in St. Lucia, where he was active in that country’s bike culture.
He said he would like to see the biking culture in Barbados evolve, and called for the establishment of an official track on the island.
While they currently practise their stunts at various locations, the group is seeking a permanent space, and has suggested a location at Bushy Park, St. Philip.
