There’s ‘transporting a mattress strapped to the roof’ kinda risky, and then there’s this viral video, which was filmed in Durban.

The video spread across social media yesterday, and it wasn’t long before the Durban Metro Police issued a warning that this kind of behaviour was not on.

According to Metro police spokesperson Sen Sup Parboo Sewpersad, the driver of the bakkie was in contravention of the National Road Traffic Act, reports the Sowetan:

“He could have been charged with carrying goods unsafely in a goods vehicle.

“When goods are transported in a van they must be secured. A person is not permitted to sit or lean against goods being transported.

“Motorists must be mindful of their passengers and other road users,” he added.

OK, so I know it’s naughty, but I can’t help but appreciate the enthusiasm from the chaps filming this one.

Sure, not really a laughing matter because someone could have been seriously hurt, but…

Told you they were enthusiastic. The commentary is the best part of the whole thing, along with the fact that the man on the bakkie seems to have emerged unscathed.

Don’t try this at home.

[source:sowetan]