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Anti-social bike riders facing action by police
Joanne Ginley POLICE in the Chapeltown area of Leeds have acquired new tools to target irresponsible off-road bike riders.
Leeds City Council has lent the division two 400cc off-road motorbikes, complete with video recording equipment, for six-months.
These will be used by two officers to help to tackle individuals riding anti-socially, particularly in the Scott Hall Fields area.
Chief Insp Steve Graham said: "Off-road use of motorcycles can cause serious disruption to the quality of life within our community. Such use of motorcycles is usually illegal, they are often unroadworthy, dangerous and are generally ridden in an anti-social manner.
"We are grateful to the council for their generous support in enabling us to target problem riders more effectively. Specially-trained officers will now be working closely with Neighbourhood Policing Teams to target what is a key concern for our community.
"It is important that young people act responsibly as far as off-road biking is concerned. Our officers want to remind young people how to ride responsibly and within the law. Ultimately anti-social use of vehicles will result in officers seizing the vehicle.
"As well as the nuisance factor, off-road motorcyclists often put themselves and others in danger by riding carelessly. We don't just want to deter them from riding, we are also hoping to educate more people to make sure they know how to ride safely for themselves as well as others."
Leader of the council Coun Andrew Carter said: "We are delighted to be loaning these bikes to West Yorkshire Police, further strengthening the excellent ties between us.
"Together we are working hard to crack down on all forms of anti-social behaviour, including problem riders in our parks."
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