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A motorcyclist who was allegedly riding recklessly on the beach at Snells Beach on Monday evening, January 26, required medical treatment, after hitting the boat ramp at the end of Sunburst Avenue.
A witness says the motorcyclist wasn’t wearing a helmet or shoes, and was travelling at speed when he hit the ramp and was flung several metres into the air. No one else was injured.
Both police and St John Ambulance attended the incident.
It is illegal to drive a vehicle on the beach unless launching or retrieving a boat, or in an emergency situation. Police said last week they were making enquiries but, at this stage, no infringement notices had been issued or charges laid.
Although a resident said this was not the first time motorbikes on the beach had caused concern, the Snells Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association said the matter had not been raised with them.
Police said they were also not aware that there was a problem, but were investigating.
They urged anyone with concerns to contact them directly at the Warkworth Police Station.
“Too often we hear about these things through social media. We really encourage the public to call 111 if the matter is happening now, or call 105 to report an incident after it has occurred.”
