This is misleading. This wasn't a random motorcycle rider speeding. This was a person who commited a crime (theft) trying to flee from the police. The police don't want us to think of it from that angle because then the secondary question needs to come up, is it safe for police to be engaging in pursuits with criminals on public highways in this manner.
this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2025
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They pursued him via helicopter. That was the safe way for them to do it.
This is the kind of asshole that ruins things for everyone. The day where litre bikes are illegal is soon approaching and this dumbass just accelerated the timeline.
Wanna go fast in your vehicle/on your bike? GO TO THE TRACK! They exist for a reason and there are plenty of options in the Toronto area. Fuck this guy.
This is also why lane filtering (albeit different than lane splitting, what this squid is doing) bills can't pass. People don't know the difference and assume this video is what motorcyclists want.
Little do they know there are more accidents without lane filtering, especially deadly ones for motorcyclists.
I don't think people who ride motorcycles prioritize safety at all.