TikTok joyriders: The more dangerous the driving, the more likes they get

TikTok is becoming a platform for dangerous stunts, with teenagers posting videos of themselves joyriding in stolen cars. The more reckless the driving, the greater the attention and likes these videos receive. Gangs of youths across the country are engaging in similar crimes, often inspired by each other's online content.

The videos typically follow a pattern: starting with a gloved hand obscuring the license plate, then moving to the front of the car to show the ignition being tampered with. Many of these thefts are unsophisticated, relying on simple tools to hot-wire vehicles. Some users inadvertently reveal their identities or even research car theft methods online.

This trend has had tragic consequences. Five teenagers were killed in a head-on collision on the M9 motorway after driving the wrong way in a stolen BMW. The victims were reportedly seeking instructions on how to steal specific car models, known as "Japanese imports," which are common and easy to steal due to differing regulations. The other vehicle involved in the crash carried three women and a child, all of whom were seriously injured.

Footage often cuts to the speedometer, showing the stolen car significantly exceeding the speed limit. While some groups use sophisticated devices to intercept keyless entry signals, others film themselves breaking into homes to steal keys. The common thread across these videos is that everyone, including the driver, is filming. The primary motive appears to be gaining internet "clout" rather than financial profit, as the stolen cars are usually found damaged and abandoned.

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