Dear Editor:
I am writing about an ongoing problem particularly in the uptown area of New Westminster. It is concerning the extremely loud pipes on motorbikes and some cars. This is a chronic problem, and I have seen a letter to the editor of this paper recently concerning it.
I did email the mayor of New Westminster explaining the problem and received a reply stating that my complaint would be forwarded to the police.
At this time, the problem still exists, and indeed has become worse and trying to get any sleep late at night is next to impossible. The racing around, particularly on Sixth Street north of Sixth Avenue is the worst area and often goes on sometimes up to 4 a.m. or later. Sixth Street has become a racetrack for this insanity.
It appears that the police have no intention of dealing with this matter, although I understand that other municipalities are taking action to minimize the problem. What is the problem with New Westminster?
I won’t bother contacting city hall again or calling the police as I don’t believe there is any interest in dealing with the problem. As such, I have decided to move to another jurisdiction where there is some political will to resolve issues, something that New Westminster sadly lacks.
Ian Robertson, New Westminster
