MOTORISTS could only stare in astonishment as this daredevil rollerblader tore to work in the middle of rush-hour Sydney.

With an apparent death wish, the rollerblader can be seen flying down Elizabeth Street in Surry Hills without a helmet or any type of protective clothing.

The vision was captured on the dash cam of a stationary car caught in the peak-hour traffic this morning, whose driver estimated his speed at 50km/h.

media_camera The unidentified rollerblader takes his life in his hands down Elizabeth Street.

media_camera The motorist who captured the footage on her dashcam estimated his speed at an astonishing 50km/h.

It shows a motorcyclist looking on in disbelief as the man in shorts and a T-shirt flies past on the four-lane road.

Not only did the reckless blader put himself and others at risk of serious injury, he’s breaking the law.

Rollerbladers cannot skate on any road that has a dividing line or median strip or any road that has a posted speed limit of more than 50km/h.

A NSW Police spokesman said the man was risking his life with this stupid behaviour and could have become another statistic on our roads.

media_camera A motorcyclists looks on in disbelief at the antics of the rollerblader.

“With no helmet, knee or elbow pads at all, this behaviour is extremely dangerous,” the spokesman said.

“Sadly, 5 pedestrians have lost their lives on NSW roads so far this year, with 46 last year.”

Police have stepped up their patrols of the city in recent years and the spokesman said individuals such as this would be caught if they continued to put themselves and others at risk.

“With our Motorcycle Response Team operating throughout the Sydney CBD, those that run such a risk to themselves and other road users, can expect to be prosecuted,” the spokesman said.

“Since the inception of the unit in 2012, officers have issued over 6000 infringements to pedestrians for not obeying road rules.”

While there is no legal requirement for wearing a helmet while rollerblading, it might be a good idea if you’re planning to mess with Sydney’s hard-boiled motorists.