Bob
13th April 2005, 00:18
A biker in Raleigh, NC is facing a legal battle over an unusual ornament in his garden – a mangled
Suzuki hanging from a tree.
Richard Woodworth has been told by city authorities that the gnarled wreck falls under the category of a “Nuisance motor vehicle” and must be removed – despite Woodworth not living within city limits!
Woodworth is ready to fight "I don't like the city coming here and telling me what to do with my property," he said. "I knew for a fact that I did not live in the city. I did not know I lived in the ETJ. They've got more to do than hassle me."
City inspectors contend that someone could get hurt. City Inspections Director Gene Ellis said "The code stipulates that any public vehicle that may fall is considered a public nuisance," adding that the motorcycle had sharp parts that could injure someone below.
Simple answer? Get Tracey Emin to say it is one of her pieces of ‘art’ and open it up as a pay-to-see exhibition!
Suzuki hanging from a tree.
Richard Woodworth has been told by city authorities that the gnarled wreck falls under the category of a “Nuisance motor vehicle” and must be removed – despite Woodworth not living within city limits!
Woodworth is ready to fight "I don't like the city coming here and telling me what to do with my property," he said. "I knew for a fact that I did not live in the city. I did not know I lived in the ETJ. They've got more to do than hassle me."
City inspectors contend that someone could get hurt. City Inspections Director Gene Ellis said "The code stipulates that any public vehicle that may fall is considered a public nuisance," adding that the motorcycle had sharp parts that could injure someone below.
Simple answer? Get Tracey Emin to say it is one of her pieces of ‘art’ and open it up as a pay-to-see exhibition!