MANY TEENS ACT as if they have an invincible gene and seek various ways

to feel an adrenaline rush, which is likely the reason they attempt dangerous (some would consider stupid) stunts such as street racing or extreme sports.

There may not be a lot of street racing in Orangeville, but it is a concern and the Conservative government is working to create a new Criminal Code offence for those convicted of this, a form of reckless and careless driving that puts innocent motorists at risk.

Locally, you're more likely to see teens on skateboards and bikes.

In Orangeville, skateboarders are prohibited, by Bylaw 41-91, from riding down Broadway, First Street, Mill Street, Little York Street and Armstrong Street, but there is no bylaw setting limits on another potentially extreme sport, biking.

Skateboarders and bikers seek locations that would make for a good ramp to jump off or a rail to grind and the majority of the time they're putting themselves more at risk for injury than bystanders and passersby.

These thrill-seeking teens need places where they can safely release all their pent-up energy and reduce the risk of injuries to themselves and everyone else around them.

Even though they may have a system to monitor when it's "safe" to perform these tricks, when they do them on our streets they pose a hazard to pedestrians and motorists.

Although Orangeville's promised skate park may be dreaded by some residents, once it's built the extreme sport enthusiasts won't need to go searching for a place to perform their stunts.

Let's hope it does put an end to the exploits being attempted elsewhere.