A Youtuber records himself at 300 km/h on a motorcycle and the police will arrest him at his home

THE social networks They have a fun aspect that allows you to share experiences, promote products and establish relationships with people from different parts of the world. But they also have a very dangerous side, not only because of the people hiding behind a keyboard with evil intentions, but also because of the need for validation that many young people have, ready to do anything to gain a few likes. .or subscribers.

The theme is recurring. From time to time we see and read risky actions of different young people who seek to become famous quickly, calling themselves content creators, as if that gives them the right to commit the greatest absurdities. This is the realm of social media.

We saw one of the latest cases in a video that went viral in the United States, where the Youtuber and motorcyclist who calls himself Gixxer Brah the world of content creators announced that It would cover a distance of almost 100 km in 20 minutes.

Mounted on a Suzuki GSX-R1000 , this was not the first time he took an unreasonable action in an attempt to show off his driving skills to become famous. On this occasion, his idea was to move from Colorado Springs to Denver on a highway it should take over an hour if you follow the speed limits.

But that didn’t matter to him. Neither is the risk it poses to other people by traveling at speeds above what is permitted. And in the video he shared @WhenStreetsGoSturdy We see that he advances without hesitation between the cars and trucks, constantly changing lanes, arriving up to 300 km/h in areas where it must not exceed 120 km/h.

Fortunately for people, in some countries, videos are used as evidence to report violations and even arrest people for exceeding speed limits, whether or not they were involved in a road accident. And that is precisely what happened in this case, since according to what the site published Motorcycle Passion Motorcycle the police searched for him for a few days until they found his whereabouts and arrested him.

The legal procedure can make him aware of the dangers it creates not only for him, but also for the environment. And as for the fine you risk, according to Colorado law, exceeding the legal limit by 40 km/h is a misdemeanor, but exceeding 150 km/hour is a serious misdemeanor. with fines ranging from $1,000 to a year in prison.

The issue of videos going viral on social networks is undoubtedly worrying. For Alberto Escobar, Director of Mobility at the Automobile Club of Chile and road safety specialist within the institution, “unfortunately, the exhibitionist and pretentious tendency of our society is constantly reflected in these influencers, and it is increasingly common that many of them try to stand out with their reckless actions on the road network, not only in violation of the traffic rules, but also endangering their own lives and those of others. This global trend is not only occurring among those who drive a private vehicle, but also extends to users of other modes of transportation such as motorcycles, bicycles and scooters. In fact, the creation and proliferation of challenges regarding the degree of danger and irresponsibility that can be committed on the streets and highways has become a very recurring practice that has alerted many countries. It is worrying that this type of content on social networks is becoming normalized around the world, and this is why it is relevant that legal and preventive challenges begin to arise around this type of practices that threaten road safety. In the United States and other more developed countries, this type of video is considered evidence subject to severe penalties and it is expected that these irresponsibilities will not go unpunished. In countries that have integrated road safety as a state policy, they try to give exemplary signals in this area.”

In the same sense, Sebastián Moya, founder of the Academia Moto Chile, declared that “social networks are useful today for many things, but unfortunately the ego of the motorcyclist leads him to commit imprudence, to want to appear or appear as a professional driver in locations that are “unavailable.” authorized as such, so the only thing they generate is risks and also situations that can cost them their lives and this is regrettable, apart from the fact that they motivate other motorcyclists to commit code violations of the road and taking on situations that they are not trained to excesses or limits, or prepared for.

Juan Esteban Lastra, experienced sports journalist, advisor to drivers such as José Ignacio Cornejo, “Chaleco” López, Ruy Barbosa and Tomás de Gavardo, and director of the Casco de Vida Foundation, said about the video and irresponsibility driving. that “driving above the authorized speeds is already a danger for the driver as well as for the environment. Having people record themselves to show their thanks is very common today because it can be public and give them fame. It is the ego of the human being. Exposing this type of images on social networks is a terrible example for the rest. Some will take it well and others will not. “It seems very good to me that they should be fined for this situation in order to avoid possible accidents that would cause deaths and injuries, which ultimately represents a high cost for society.”

The individual responsibility of motorcyclists is another point that must also be strengthened, as highlighted by Alvaro Rojas, responsible for testing, visits and trips for RS Shop customers.

“The most important thing about the traffic problem is that we all have to work together. The response of a motorcyclist is normally faster than that of a vehicle, but we are all actors in traffic and as a motorcyclist we must contribute by respecting the regulations, the speed and something very important, in making us visible to vehicles that have blind spots. , including motorcycle. Traveling at excessive speeds like those shown in this video does not contribute to road safety. A person driving a car sees a motorcycle appear from the side at 300 kilometers per hour. The minimum is that he is afraid and that also has certain repercussions. , so in short, using the video as a means of proof, I at least justify it, I know that there are countries in Europe which apply it and I also call on people to be responsible while driving and to respect everyone If in the end it works for everyone,” says Rojas.

Now, analyzing the possibility that the videos serve as evidence to impose fines, revoke the license or even arrest people who endanger safety through reckless actions, but which do not end in injury or of the deaths, Alberto Escobar said that “while it is extremely important that these videos serve as proof, there is no better testimony than having the flagrantity of the illegal act. These types of recordings provide clear and direct visual evidence of driver behavior, allowing law enforcement to be more effective and less open to interpretation, which is an excellent point. Knowing that videos can be used as evidence will help deter other people from engaging in this type of dangerous behavior and, at the same time, will help raise awareness of the dangers of reckless behavior on public roads, such as driving excessively fast. It would be desirable if this type of audiovisual recordings could be used not only in court, but also by insurance companies, for example, to avoid paying for irresponsibilities voluntarily committed by the vehicle owner.

In addition to the evidence presented in court, Sebastián Moya completes and even calls on social platforms to have stricter measures regarding shared content, indicating that “today I think it helps if a third party has evidence, he can report to the local police court or public prosecutor’s office. That helps. Now, directly to the police, when they see a traffic violation on video, they cannot stop on their own. What would be good? More than reporting to the police that these types of acts are also socially repudiated because they incite violence, the same social media applications or Meta Facebook, Instagram and all, should also block these contents because they incite violence. violence, suicides and also risky behavior.”