Menu
18/02/2005
Councillor calls for clampdown on mini-motorbikes
Ulster Unionist councillor for West Belfast, Chris McGimpsey, has called for authorities to clampdown on the sale of mini-motorcycles in inner city areas.
The call followed the death of a young boy in the Shankill Road area on Thursday morning. The four-year-old boy, named locally as David Spence, was a passenger on a mini-scrambler style motorbike which was being ridden by an adult when it collided with a car at the junction of Berlin Street and Riga Street off the Shankill Road at around 11.30am yesterday.
In a statement, Cllr McGimpsey said: “This was a tragic accident and my sympathies go out to the family.
“A major factor in this tragedy is the short practice of rogue salesmen who irresponsibly trade in mini-motorcycles in residential areas.
“I call upon the DoE, police and related government agencies to clampdown on the trade of such machines. This trade needs to be regularised through an association to stop unscrupulous individuals taking their profits and moving on without care or thought to the harm they could cause.”
Police officers have appealed for any witnesses to yesterday's fatal accident to come forward.
(MB/SP)
The call followed the death of a young boy in the Shankill Road area on Thursday morning. The four-year-old boy, named locally as David Spence, was a passenger on a mini-scrambler style motorbike which was being ridden by an adult when it collided with a car at the junction of Berlin Street and Riga Street off the Shankill Road at around 11.30am yesterday.
In a statement, Cllr McGimpsey said: “This was a tragic accident and my sympathies go out to the family.
“A major factor in this tragedy is the short practice of rogue salesmen who irresponsibly trade in mini-motorcycles in residential areas.
“I call upon the DoE, police and related government agencies to clampdown on the trade of such machines. This trade needs to be regularised through an association to stop unscrupulous individuals taking their profits and moving on without care or thought to the harm they could cause.”
Police officers have appealed for any witnesses to yesterday's fatal accident to come forward.
(MB/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
22 November 2024
Pedestrian Injured In Belfast Hit-and-Run
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a hit-and-run incident in the Botanic Avenue area of Belfast in the early hours of Thursday morning. Officers were called to the scene shortly before 1.30am after a male pedestrian was struck by a maroon Mazda. Despite being injured, the pedestrian left the area before police arrived.
Pedestrian Injured In Belfast Hit-and-Run
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a hit-and-run incident in the Botanic Avenue area of Belfast in the early hours of Thursday morning. Officers were called to the scene shortly before 1.30am after a male pedestrian was struck by a maroon Mazda. Despite being injured, the pedestrian left the area before police arrived.
21 November 2024
Work Underway For Free Hospital Parking In Northern Ireland
Work has begun at several hospital sites across Northern Ireland as part of the preparations for the introduction of free car parking in May 2026. Health and Social Care Trusts have been actively preparing for the implementation of a new traffic management system since the Hospital Parking Charges Act was passed in 2022.
Work Underway For Free Hospital Parking In Northern Ireland
Work has begun at several hospital sites across Northern Ireland as part of the preparations for the introduction of free car parking in May 2026. Health and Social Care Trusts have been actively preparing for the implementation of a new traffic management system since the Hospital Parking Charges Act was passed in 2022.
28 November 2024
Lidl Northern Ireland Opens Two New Stores
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the reopening of its Stewartstown Road store in West Belfast and the opening of a new store in Carryduff. The Stewartstown Road store, which has undergone a major redevelopment, will reopen on December 5th. The new Carryduff store, Lidl’s 43rd in Northern Ireland, will open on December 12th.
Lidl Northern Ireland Opens Two New Stores
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the reopening of its Stewartstown Road store in West Belfast and the opening of a new store in Carryduff. The Stewartstown Road store, which has undergone a major redevelopment, will reopen on December 5th. The new Carryduff store, Lidl’s 43rd in Northern Ireland, will open on December 12th.
20 November 2024
Hard-Hitting Road Safety Message Delivered To Young People
Over 800 young people from schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh attended a hard-hitting road safety message at the PSNI Road Safe Roadshow on 19 November. The roadshow, supported by AXA Insurance and the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership, aims to educate young drivers about the dangers of irresponsible driving.
Hard-Hitting Road Safety Message Delivered To Young People
Over 800 young people from schools in Lisburn and Castlereagh attended a hard-hitting road safety message at the PSNI Road Safe Roadshow on 19 November. The roadshow, supported by AXA Insurance and the Northern Ireland Road Safety Partnership, aims to educate young drivers about the dangers of irresponsible driving.
19 November 2024
Minister Announces Funding For Winter Road Maintenance
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced additional funding to improve road safety during the winter months and address waste-water infrastructure challenges.
Minister Announces Funding For Winter Road Maintenance
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced additional funding to improve road safety during the winter months and address waste-water infrastructure challenges.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
