It’s not uncommon to witness motorcycles crossing the centerline while on the road.
A concerned citizen, who wishes to remain anonymous, provided FOX 17 with the following video:
The road on the west side has been blocked by a technique known as “intersection takeover.”
Isaiah Heard, the neighbor, expressed his thoughts and described the situation as “a bunch of crazy stuff.”
The street still bears the marks.
According to Police Chief Eric Winstrom of Grand Rapids, engaging in such activities is not only illegal but also extremely dangerous.
Isaiah Heard, a neighbor, has no qualms about crossing those lines. For him, the event was enjoyable, well-planned, and had good intentions.
Heard believes that as long as an activity can be done safely, it is perfectly acceptable to do so. “If you can do it and be safe about it, there’s nothing wrong with it,” he stated.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, specifically after 1 a.m., according to sources at FOX 17.
Chief Eric Winstrom of the GRPD believes that the timing of such an event is unfortunate.
Winstrom stated that the group typically chooses to take over an intersection and perform their demonstrations during the busiest call volume period.
Isaiah believes that it appears harmless.
Isaiah expressed that spending time with family while enjoying activities like riding bikes, doing wheelies, and indulging in doughnuts is what matters the most to him.
According to him, the group had proper organization.
Isaiah shared his thoughts on the safety measures taken during the event and credited the person leading the way with ensuring everyone’s well-being. “The person had a guiding hand and everyone followed him to leave and come,” he explained. It was clear that the safety of all involved was a top priority.
According to the police chief, crossing the line is an unacceptable behavior.
Winstrom emphasized that every resident in Grand Rapids has the right to live in a peaceful community. “The rest of Grand Rapids that wants to live in a peaceful community deserves that peace,” she stated.
