A man has been jailed after his headcam footage showed him committing more than 30 dangerous driving offences in south London.

Kamal Richards, 25, from Southwark, used a black Honda motorcycle to take part in the UK ‘Raise it Up’ New Year’s Ride Out on January 1, 2016.

The ride started in Croydon at 2pm and the riders completed a circuit from Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon via Reigate Hill back to Croydon over the course of an hour.

Richards, a UKBikeLife member known as @WH05DAT, filmed the event from a camera mounted on his helmet and uploaded the footage onto a video uploading platform.


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It showed himself committing more than 30 road traffic offences, four of which could have resulted in the death of himself or another if a collision occurred.

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The other offences included: contravening multiple red lights, riding on the offside of keep left signs – clearly marked by central reservations – deliberate obstruction of the highway, fending off priority traffic to ease the flow of the group he was riding in.



These offences fell outside of the statutory timeline but contributed to demonstrating the general behaviour and manner of riding displayed by Richards.

Richards was jailed for 15 months on Tuesday at Croydon Crown Court after pleading guilty on the same day to dangerous driving.

Kamal Richards, 25, from Southwark, used a black Honda motorcycle to take part in the UK ‘Raise it Up’ New Year’s Ride Out on January 1, 2016 (Picture: Met Police)

He was also disqualified from driving for 31 months and will be required to complete an extended test to regain his licence.

Whilst sentencing, Judge Smaller said: ‘You took part and committed an offence of dangerous driving in a ride out. I have seen the footage and have been unable to count myself how many were involved.

‘The collective manner of the driving was largely unbecoming. It lasted approximately one hour – I have seen the lowlights of it.

Richards, a UKBikeLife member known as @WH05DAT, filmed the event from a camera mounted on his helmet and uploaded the footage onto a video uploading platform (Picture: Met Police)

‘Wrong way round roundabouts, on the wrong side of the road, total disregard for other traffic in their rightful lane, sometimes wholly on the wrong side of the road, more than once travelled down the wrong side of the road at parts separated by central reservation, wrong way down a tunnel as other cars were entering. It is heart in the mouth material.’

Richards was arrested on January 24, 2018 and was charged with four offences of driving a motor vehicle dangerously.

Police Sergeant Elizabeth Hockley, of the Roads and Transport Policing Command, said: ‘Richards’ extremely dangerous driving could have easily resulted in serious injury or even death of himself or other road users.

Richards was jailed for 15 months on Tuesday at Croydon Crown Court after pleading guilty on the same day to dangerous driving (Picture: Met Police)

‘Even considering the time that has elapsed, this sentence must have some element of deterrence for those recording and posting this type of behaviour on social media. I also hope it sends out a strong message to others that driving in this manner will not be tolerated on London’s roads.’

Siwan Hayward, Director of Compliance, Policing and On-Street at Transport for London, said: ‘The actions of Richards were dangerous and selfish, and could have had fatal consequences. Dangerous and reckless driving puts many people’s lives at risk and it’s nothing to boast about.

‘As part of our Vision Zero approach to eliminate death and serious injuries on London’s roads, we are working with the police to crack down on careless, illegal and dangerous driving. We welcome this sentencing and will continue to take these offences seriously and push for the strongest sentences possible.’

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