OP THELIA

Today, officers from Maesteg Neighbourhood Policing Team supported by the Neighbourhood Support Team, carried out proactive enforcement activity as part of Operation Thelia.

A total of 25 officers took part in the operation, which resulted in the seizure of:

🏍️ 3 off-road bikes
🛴 3 e-scooters

In addition, a number of Section 59 warnings were issued to individuals involved in anti-social use of vehicles.

These activities form part of our ongoing commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour, improving road safety, and addressing concerns raised by our communities.

Thank you to everyone who continues to report issues and support our efforts to keep our neighbourhoods safe

Off-Road Bikes and E-Scooters – Know the Law

We continue to receive reports from residents regarding the use of off-road motorcycles, scramblers, pit bikes and electric scooters in public areas.

We would like to remind the public of the current legislation and the potential consequences of illegal use.

Electric Scooters

Privately owned electric scooters cannot legally be used on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes or other public spaces. They may only be ridden on private land with the permission of the landowner.

Anyone found using a privately owned e-scooter in a public place may be liable to enforcement action, including fines, penalty points and seizure of the vehicle.

Off-Road Motorcycles, Scramblers and Pit Bikes

Off-road motorcycles and pit bikes may only be used on private land with the permission of the landowner. Riding these vehicles in parks, public open spaces, footpaths, bridleways or other land without permission is illegal and can result in enforcement action.

To be used legally on a public road, a motorcycle must be road legal, registered, insured, taxed where applicable, and ridden by a properly licensed rider.

Many off-road bikes and pit bikes do not meet these requirements and cannot be legally ridden on public roads.

Why This Matters

Illegal use of these vehicles can cause significant nuisance to local communities, damage public land, place pedestrians at risk and contribute to anti-social behaviour.

We will continue to work proactively to identify offenders and take appropriate action where offences are detected.

If you witness illegal use of off-road bikes or e-scooters, please report it to the police. In an emergency, or where there is an immediate risk to life, always call 999.

Thank you for your continued support in helping keep our communities safe.

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