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Cheshire Police will be cracking down on anti-social behaviour involving youths on mini-motos this summer. Officers will be increasing patrols in problematic areas and advising the public about the law surrounding the use of these bikes. |
Sgt Mandy Shaw said: "Traditionally, during the summer school holidays, there is an increase in anti-social behaviour involving youths using mini-moto vehicles.
"To target this problem, we will be engaged in an operation to proactively patrol problem areas and address this issue.
"They will be supported by officers from the Roads Policing Unit who are trained in the use of off-road motorcycles. They will patrol the identified areas, responding to relevant incidents when deployed."
Police are warning the public that motorised scooters, mini-motorbikes, mopeds, quad bikes and motorbikes are all classed as mechanically propelled vehicles.
This means anyone riding such a vehicle should be over 16, have insurance and a valid driving license for the vehicle they are using, as well as a valid MOT.
The only way they can legally ride without these is on private land and they must have written permission from the land owner for this.
Anyone who breaks the law on this could be arrested and taken to court and anyone who harasses, alarms or distresses other people with their bike could have the vehicle seized.
Positive action will be taken against all people who continue to use mini-motos in an anti-social matter, using relevant legislation to seize any vehicles and prosecute offenders.