'Absolute outlaw' - Police detain man riding Surron bike wrong way down one-way road in Poulton
“Play silly games, get silly prizes.”
Lancashire Police have detained a man caught riding a Surron bike the wrong way down a one-way system in Poulton-le-Fylde.
Whilst out working on Operation Nightsafe, Special Constables who were otherwise occupied in dealing with a man on Breck Road in Poulton when they noticed a Surron rider driving illegally.
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A Thornton Cleveleys and Poulton Police spokesperson said: “Not only was he riding the wrong way up the one way system, but he was doing it with the absolute confidence of a man who thought he was just too cool for school!
“As the rider’s eyes met the officers eyes across the night air filled with alcohol and vape fumes, a look of panic arouse. What followed was a masterclass in how not to evade the law. The rider twisted the throttle aiming for a clean, cool and cinematic getaway through Poulton. He felt like an absolute outlaw!
“Attempting a sharp tactical manoeuvre, the bike opted for a different trajectory. Traction left the chat.
“The rider lost control, separated from the Surron and performed a spectacular, undignified tumble into the road - it’s alright though, nobody saw apart from the taxis and the door-staff and the police. Oh, and everyone out and about on Breck Road!
“We get it, Surrons are quick. But they aren't faster then the speed of gravity, and they definitely aren't designed to ride the wrong way on one way streets. Play silly games, win silly prizes.”
The rider was quickly detained and has been reported for various traffic offences, while the Surron has been seized for destruction, according to authorities.