Australian businessman Howard Wrightwas captured on camera striking a 12-year-old boy on an electric bike with his Audi A5.
The penalty reportedly left some netizens fuming, with one saying: Thats bulls .
Superintendent Tuffley also said the boy was given a warning about his conduct.
I cant answer that question of every single circumstance in relation to a vehicle striking a child.
Of course, that wouldnt be an appropriate course of action, he added.
You are harassing me, and I dont deserve that.
I tried to pull in front of him, and it was unfortunately it was slightly misjudged …
I was trying to pull in front of him.
Hes on a 70 km/hr illegal scooter.
If you pull behind him, they go.
Kids are kids; we were all kids.
This got to harassment; it was multiple times per day.
I know you didnt do anything, the driver said before pointing out, This bikes illegal.
I know, but why did you hit me?
the boy asked in return.
You ran in front of my car, Wright said.
The viral clip also captured a woman approaching them and telling Wright that the boy is just a kid.
[My sons] contacted me in shock, pretty much quite frightened at what had happened.
The police saw the footage on the GoPro, and they were [in] disgust with it.
The father said he wasnt happy with Wright getting away with a fine.
The man [Wright] just walks away with a $700 fine.
For running down my 12-year-old boy, whos still in shock and is traumatized, he said last week.
I need something done about it Im not happy.
Ive been failed by the police.
It gives other people the idea it is OK. Its crazy, and its setting a bad example.
He has reportedly been receiving death threats on his phone over the last couple of weeks.
The internet was divided over the incident, with some claiming the collision seemed intentional
