A woman now faces charges following a shocking incident of 'car surfing' on a major Australian motorway, an act branded as profoundly irresponsible by authorities.
Reckless Behaviour Caught on Camera
Shocked motorists on Sydney's M8 motorway witnessed three individuals performing a dangerous stunt from a moving vehicle. The group was captured on video leaning out of the windows of a white Hyundai Elantra sedan while the car travelled on the busy road, which has a speed limit of 90 kilometres per hour.
In footage obtained by 9News, two passengers were seen enthusiastically fist-pumping as they hung from the windows. The situation escalated when a third person emerged from another window, losing his hat in the process due to the speed and wind.
Witnesses and Minister Express Shock and Anger
Alarmed onlookers recorded the event, with one witness heard exclaiming in disbelief, noting that one of the individuals appeared to be the driver. The witness also reported that the vehicle was swerving erratically while the stunt was underway.
NSW Roads Minister John Graham did not mince words when commenting on the incident. He told 9News that the group's actions were 'absolutely stupid' and 'incredibly dangerous'. He emphasised that these are constrained roads where people travel at high speed, creating an extreme risk for everyone.
Minister Graham added a pointed remark, suggesting that those foolish enough to engage in such behaviour likely did not consider the prevalence of CCTV surveillance.
Police Investigation Leads to Charge
Following the circulation of the footage and a public appeal, NSW Police confirmed that officers were actively hunting the passengers involved. This investigation has now resulted in a woman being charged in connection with the reckless incident.
The case highlights the severe legal consequences and immense physical danger associated with such reckless conduct on public roads. Authorities continue to stress that the motorway is no place for stunts, with the potential for catastrophic outcomes being exceptionally high.
