Police appeal to trace nuisance off-road bikers causing problems in coastal areas
Police are appealing to trace nuisance off-road bikers causing problems in coastal areas of north Wales.
Officers said they had witnessed an increase in complaints about off-road bikes in Kinmel Bay, with issues also reported in Abergele, Rhyl, Dyserth, Meliden and Prestatyn.
North Wales Police said: “If anyone has witnessed bikes going in and out of addresses or onto open land and know the rider, we would urge you to let us know. You can pass on information in confidence to us.”
In a separate appeal, officers added: “Please be reassured that any information we receive will be treated in confidence and taken seriously.
“We want to work with the community as well as partner agencies to resolve this issue.”
The force said there are a number of enforcement measures that officers can use to put a stop to the anti-social use of off-road bikes if the riders are caught.
They include:
- Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 allows officers to issue a warning to a driver or rider using their vehicle to cause disorder. If they offend in a similar manner after being given the warning, police will seize the vehicle.
- Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 allows officers to seize vehicles from persons who are not insured to drive the vehicle and when the vehicle is not displaying a valid tax or MOT certificate.
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