British law gets tough with anti-social joyriders

THE British Government has introduced tough measures to tackle the scourge of joyriding.

The number of incidents involving motorists and motorcyclists have increased tenfold in recent years.

Weaving in and out of heavy traffic, mounting footpaths to avoid traffic jams, streaking across public parks and staging competition rides in housing estates without consideration for others comes under the laws introduced on New Year’s Day.