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Deputy nabs five motorcyclists going 100-mph plus

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The biker was going about 100 mph when he popped this wheelie.

Street racing on Bay area bridges has become a dangerous problem, as illustrated by a Pinellas County deputy catching five motorcyclists going more than 100 mph and popping wheelies on the Bayside Bridge.

The incident happened in May 2006, but the court cases are just now coming to a resolution and the video, which was used as evidence, has been released.

The motorcyclists didn't notice the deputy because he was in an undercover car.

"This illustrates the need and why we use unmarked cars," said Pinellas County Sheriff's Office spokesman Jim Bordner.

Bordner said bridges are a favorite spot for street racers because of being long and straight.

Four of the motorcyclists have been found guilty on reckless driving or racing charges. The fifth has a court date later in June.




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