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Moteliers support action on 'boy racers'

Moteliers support action on 'boy racers'

Members of the Motel Association applaud any action taken by the police or the government to deal with the problems associated with so-called boy racers.

“They are dangerous and a major nuisance to the motel industry,” said Chief Executive Michael Baines today.

“The time for politically correct claptrap solutions to this problem is long past. Direct and positive action is now required.

"Motels are located on main roads, both to make them accessible to the travelling public and as a requirement of the planning strictures of some councils. They are also the moteliers' homes.

“The disruption by these 'boy racers' invades not only the comfort of our paying guests but also the homes of the moteliers. The stresses on the operators by both the impact on their businesses and their personal space has proved to be debilitating in many cases," said Mr Baines.

“Many of the Motel Association's members support the crushing of offenders’ cars.

“There has to be a real consequence for their actions when caught. As far as we are concerned there is nothing wrong with a strong deterrent.”

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