We live on Lawson Avenue WOODBERRY NSW or in the surrounding areas, in the LowerHunter Region,  where our days and nights are disrupted by the constant noise and activities of irresponsible young men riding dirt bikes illegally.  It is nearly impossible to find peace when the revving of bikes echoes late into the evening and throughout the day and we are continually startled awake by the  roar of these bikes.  They exceed the speed limit by up to 90 kph, using Lawson Avenue as a dragstrip.

Most of the offenders are identified as local and many people know their names and addresses!  We have video footage and this information has been given to Police staff on several occasions and Crime Stoppers  yet they tell us nothing can be done because police are not permitted to pursue the  bikes in the suburban areas.

I have requested unmarked police cars so they can get footage of the offenders near Woodberry Primary School, however the police say they do not have sufficient resources

This ongoing nuisance is not just a matter of personal discomfort;  it poses a substantial risk to the community's safety. These young riders speed through residential streets sometimes at over 150 km/h  or on one wheel, weaving in and out of traffic and mounting foot-paths on unregistered dirt bikes, without a license, flouting traffic laws, and endangering themselves and others. The absence of regulation and oversight has encouraged reckless behavior, transforming our neighborhood streets into perilous pathways.

According to New South Wales road safety statistics, motorbike-related accidents have seen an uptick in areas with similar illegal activities. The lack of formal action on this issue only exacerbates the potential for accidents, possibly severe ones that could alter lives forever. This is not merely speculative fear—it is a genuine concern backed by patterns observed in regions where illegal racing and joyriding occur unchecked.

We urge the New South Wales police force, the Ministry of Transport, and the Hunter Police Stations to prioritize addressing this ongoing crisis. Increased patrols during night-time hours,  and strict enforcement of traffic regulations are just some of the actionable steps needed . Also confiscation of the bikes under NSW hooning laws.

By coming together and signing this petition, we can advocate for a safer, quieter, and more harmonious neighborhood, where residents no longer fear for their peace or their safety. Let's urge our authorities to act now before tragedy strikes, ensuring a community where both riders and residents coexist safely. Your signature can make a difference—help bring an end to the noise and danger on Lawson Avenue and the multitude of other suburban roads in the Lower Hunter affected by these terrorists! 

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