A FED up rockstar has taken matters into his own hands after plenty of close calls on the road.
Singer and songwriter Nick Hexum, an alternative rock star who’s best known as the frontman for 311 is making his neighborhood a safer place to drive.
A roadside brush had become overgrown, partially obscuring the view for motorists[/caption]
Rock star Nick Hexum, best known as the frontman for 311, decided to take matters into his own hands to fix the issue[/caption]
He later cut back the plants with large garden shears[/caption]
In a video he recently posted online, the rocker revealed an overgrown corner of an intersection in the city of Calabasas, California.
As reported by KTLA, Hexum said he’s seen “a lot of wrecks and close calls” there.
He added: “This corner is dangerous. Here at Mulholland and Old Topanga.
“This is a blind corner where cars get where drivers get lost in this curve.”
It’s clear from his video that the brush had overgrown the railing and partially obscures the view of motorists as they turn left onto Mulholland Highway.
He said: “Yeah, I could call the city.
“Who knows how long that would take? Who knows how long I would sit on hold? Why don’t I just get in there and get it done?”
Hexum, inspired by the good deeds he’s seen his daughter accomplish in the Girl Scouts, decided to take matters into his own hands and cut back the plants with large garden shears.
“Now look at that. Much better sight lines, Mission accomplished,” Hexum concluded.
In the comments underneath the video, one person wrote: “Nice job! I sincerely hope you don’t get fined for not having a permit though.”
CYBER-GRAVEYARD
Elsewhere, a car graveyard filled with unsold Teslas – taking up some 100 parking lot spots – is causing issues for locals in Michigan.
The EV firm, headed by Elon Musk, is under significant pressure from authorities after a host of unsold Cybertrucks were discovered parked at a shuttered shopping center.
Parked up in the Farmington Hills lot, the fleet of electric vehicles are prompting violation concerns of local zoning regulations.
Speculation is rife, with many believing the site, which is near a Tesla service centre in West Bloomfield, is being used as an overflow site to manage unsold inventory.
Several residents have posted images and videos showing rows of Cybertrucks lined up at Hunter’s Square shopping center on Orchard Lake Road.
Some 100 vehicles have taken up the space, although Tesla employees speaking to CBS Detroit say the property is owned by the same party that manages the nearby service center.
Furthermore, they claim the vehicles are scheduled for customer delivery.
However, Charmaine Kettler-Schmult, the city’s planning and community development director, said: “The City of Farmington Hills code enforcement office has been in communication with the Hunter’s Square shopping center management to resolve the issue.
“They have been notified that storage of vehicles is not a permitted use.
“The enforcement process is being followed and takes time.”
What is reckless driving?
Laws across the country are cracking down on careless drivers who endanger other people on the road. Here are some behaviors that are considered reckless driving:
- Speeding
- Street racing
- Aggressive driving/road rage
- Tailgating
- Driving under the influence
- Using a phone while driving
- Running red lights
- Inattentive driving
- Improperly changing lanes
- Not signaling
- Carrying too many passengers
- Weaving in and out of traffic
