The busy road of New South Wales (NWS) was not ordinary this week as a video of car surfing captured in Fairfield, Sydney, on Monday, Mar. 13, went viral. In the video, a young man stood atop a white Honda CR-V SUV. Of course, he got the public's attention, and the police are investigating the incident as it raised concerns about the potentially dangerous activity.
The Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Car Surfing
Car surfing is a dangerous game or challenge undertaken by vehicle occupants, typically young people. It involves balancing and riding on the roof of moving cars and other vehicles to land on their feet when the car or ute suddenly stops or turns.
The risk of serious injury or death associated with such a dangerous stunt is high, as evidenced in this case with another incident in Coffs Harbour, on the NSW Mid North Coast, resulting in a teenager injuring himself.
The Perilous Nature of Car Surfing Among Young People
According to the story by News.com.au, car surfing is the latest dangerous trend among young people, resulting in severe injuries or death.
As per a statement from the parliament of New South Wales, car surfing is typically a game or challenge among young people to stand on the roof of a moving vehicle and see who can stay on the longest and land safely when the car suddenly stops or turns.
The Dangers of Car Surfing: An Incident in Fairfield, Sydney
Unsurprisingly, this unpredictable game of chance has led to serious injuries and tragic death incidents. Recently, a motorist in Fairfield, Sydney, captured a video of a car surfing in action.
The video shows a man standing atop a white Honda CR-V SUV, as also spotted in an article by The Australian, responding to oncoming traffic while attempting to maintain his balance. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.
NSW Police Inquiry into Car Surfing Incident in Coffs Harbour
The state government, which held a parliamentary inquiry into car surfing in 2003, quickly responded to the incident. A spokesperson from the NSW Police stated, "officers from Fairfield Highway Patrol are aware of the video and are conducting inquiries into the incident."
Unfortunately, other tragic stories of death and injury due to car surfing have been making headlines nationwide. Most recently, a teenager was injured in a car surfing incident in Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast in April 2021.
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The Gravity of Car Surfing and its Serious Consequences
It is important to remind ourselves and young people of the very serious risks and dangers of car surfing. Young people, who wish to participate in such activities, should consider alternative activities that do not lead to physical harm or fatalities.
NSW Police have urged anyone with information regarding the incident in Fairfield to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, while further details around the incident remain unavailable.
Given the risks associated with car surfing, NSW Police must investigate these incidents and take the necessary steps to deter any potential imitators. While some may be tempted to copy this dangerous stunt, it is important to reiterate the gravity of the risk and the serious consequences that could result from it.
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