Poll: Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?
Reckless dirt bike riders on the streets of Hamilton have prompted police to issue a public safety warning and an appeal for witnesses.
They have observed a growing number of incidents involving dirt bikes being ridden in an unsafe and dangerous manner around the city, said Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie, Hamilton area manager for youth and community.
Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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60.3% Yes, often
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27% Occasionally
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12.7% No
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