\n\t\t\t\t\t\tResidents in Cape Coral say a group of teen bicyclists is putting drivers and themselves in danger by riding recklessly in traffic, swerving in front of cars and riding against traffic near local schools.Neighbors report seeing teens attempt to provoke drivers by blocking lanes, weaving side to side in front of vehicles, and, in some cases, appearing to challenge cars to hit them. One incident was caught on video outside Trafalgar Elementary School Wednesday afternoon and shared with Gulf Coast News.\u201cIt\u2019s dangerous,\u201d said Michelle Richard, a Cape Coral resident. \u201cI love that kids are out playing. That\u2019s great. But being out playing and trying to cause harm to other people \u2014 that\u2019s not OK. It\u2019s scary.\u201d Richard said her daughter called 911 after witnessing similar incidents involving the same group of teens. Video reviewed by Gulf Coast News appears to show at least one teen holding a phone while riding in traffic.Dominic Franks, another resident, said he encountered a group of bicyclists who swerved repeatedly in front of his car.\u201cThey all start swerving in front of me, going side to side and getting real close to the car before swerving out of the way,\u201d Franks said.Reporters also observed a teen riding the wrong way in traffic near Trafalgar Elementary School, a situation neighbors say could easily turn deadly if a driver is not paying close attention.Cape Coral police say they are aware of the dangerous behavior and are urging parents and young riders to understand the serious risks of performing stunts near moving vehicles. Officers warn that drivers often do not have enough time to react, turning what may seem like harmless fun into a life-threatening situation.Residents say they hope parents step in before someone is seriously injured.\u201cI\u2019m sure their parents have no idea what their kids are out there doing,\u201d Richard said. \u201cIt\u2019s good to see kids having fun, but that\u2019s not the right way to have fun.\u201dDOWNLOAD\u202fthe free\u202fGulf Coast News app\u202ffor your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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Residents in Cape Coral say a group of teen bicyclists is putting drivers and themselves in danger by riding recklessly in traffic, swerving in front of cars and riding against traffic near local schools.<\/p>\n
Neighbors report seeing teens attempt to provoke drivers by blocking lanes, weaving side to side in front of vehicles, and, in some cases, appearing to challenge cars to hit them. One incident was caught on video outside Trafalgar Elementary School Wednesday afternoon and shared with Gulf Coast News.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s dangerous,\u201d said Michelle Richard, a Cape Coral resident. \u201cI love that kids are out playing. That\u2019s great. But being out playing and trying to cause harm to other people \u2014 that\u2019s not OK. It\u2019s scary.\u201d <\/p>\n
Richard said her daughter called 911 after witnessing similar incidents involving the same group of teens. Video reviewed by Gulf Coast News appears to show at least one teen holding a phone while riding in traffic.<\/p>\n
Dominic Franks, another resident, said he encountered a group of bicyclists who swerved repeatedly in front of his car.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey all start swerving in front of me, going side to side and getting real close to the car before swerving out of the way,\u201d Franks said.<\/p>\n
Reporters also observed a teen riding the wrong way in traffic near Trafalgar Elementary School, a situation neighbors say could easily turn deadly if a driver is not paying close attention.<\/p>\n
Cape Coral police say they are aware of the dangerous behavior and are urging parents and young riders to understand the serious risks of performing stunts near moving vehicles. Officers warn that drivers often do not have enough time to react, turning what may seem like harmless fun into a life-threatening situation.<\/p>\n
Residents say they hope parents step in before someone is seriously injured.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure their parents have no idea what their kids are out there doing,\u201d Richard said. \u201cIt\u2019s good to see kids having fun, but that\u2019s not the right way to have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
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