Stereotypically joy riding is assossiated with young working class males from socially disadvantaged neighbourhoods. It is not seen to a serious offence and is often explained in terms of lads being lads, having a laugh. It may give them a buzz and excitement. However it is an illegal offence and dangerous driving can seriously injure and even kill others and those involved.In some cases joy riders maybe under the influence on alcohol and drugs which increases the risks of accidents.
http://www.brake.org.uk/index.php?p=816 This site explains the fines and sentences that can be given to joy riders and has examples of accidents that have occured.
http://www.respect.gov.uk/members/article.aspx?id=7682 is a list of what the goverment is doing to tackile the problem.
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