Sandor Ferenci wanted his two minutes of fame and ended up with a jail sentence instead. The 28-year old Englishman probably thought it would be really cool to post a video of himself on YouTube performing stunts on his motorcycle. Ferenci asked a friend to film him as he ripped down the wrong side of the highway in Banbury, Oxfordshire, London at 209 kph. The video also shows him doing several wheelies and no-hands driving at dangerously high speeds.
Police were actually tipped by a concerned motorist who witnessed the stunts and took down the bike’s registration number. Local law enforcement then called his home and Ferenci immediately owned up to his antics asking, “Is this about the YouTube video?”
The whole incident earned him a twelve week stay in jail for two counts of dangerous driving. Adding insult to injury, Ferenci’s driver’s license has been revoked for two years, after which he would have to take an extended driving test before he is allowed on the road again.
When he’s not trying to break motorcycle speed records, or any of his bones, Ferenci earns his keep in the guise of a mild-mannered caregiver for the elderly and, speaking through his lawyer, expressed remorse over what he had done.
You can view Sandor Ferenci’s infamous video here.
At least Mr. Ferenci wears a helmet and other protective gear. I’m sure you guys who live in Manila like me have seen real daredevils here who ride their motorbikes like there’s no tomorrow - weaving in and out of traffic at record-breaking speeds. Their standard riding equipment consists of a sleeveless shirt with matching shorts, slippers (flip-flops) and, most important, a helmet worn on the forearm like a lady’s handbag. To protect their hollow heads, they use the regulation baseball cap or the more stylish bandana.
These people will often have passengers with them. Some ride with their SOs, best buddies, and even kids, who subscribe to the same protective equipment, of course. Incredible, if you think about it; incredibly stupid, that is.
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