At night in and around "Nijo Parking" on the coast of Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which is famous for singing sand, the runaway of motorcycles and noise have a serious impact on the lives of local people. It turns out that the place is going to close at night.
At night, Nijo Parking is closed along National Highway 202 in Nijoshikaka, Itoshima City.
The parking lot adjacent to Kyushu's only singing sand beach, "Aneko no Hama," is used by tourists during the day, but at night, remodeled motorcycles gather and the atmosphere changes completely.
From January to the end of April, the number of police calls was 60, nearly double the average for the same period over the past five years.
In addition to voices such as "I can't sleep because of noise" and "I feel scared", there are also contents that complain about health problems, and a letter sent to the police from an elementary school child said, "I am in trouble because the sound of the motorcycle is noisy at night. Because sometimes I can't sleep much. My brothers are also in trouble. Please help me. "
The local mayor also submitted a request for the nighttime closure of the parking lot to the national highway office and police in November last year.
As a result, the national highway office decided to close the parking lot from about 6 pm to about 8 o'clock the next morning, and told the local mayor on the 20th.
It means that we will continue to coordinate with tourism associations and others regarding the specific start time.
Letter from elementary school student "Please help me"
In May, a letter arrived from an elementary school child to the Traffic Guidance Division of the Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters, which is in charge of cracking down on runaway tribes.
The letter was titled "To the policeman" and was written as follows.
"I'm noisy at night on my bike. Sometimes at night, people on my bike make a loud buzzing noise even though I'm sleeping. because we too as the road in front of the house. and I, because it can not so much Rest. policeman in trouble even when what you say is do? family and brothers Once these. Please help me, "
police letter It is said that he met the elementary school children who sent the message in person and told them that they would strengthen the crackdown.
Local Mayor "Sleep with peace of mind"
Mr. Shunichi Yokoo, the mayor of Shikaka administrative district, said, "I heard from the staff of the national highway office that the parking lot will be closed at night on the 20th. I am grateful. Many residents are pleased because I was really in trouble. I can finally sleep with peace of mind. "