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#ASBAwareness Week |
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Dear Resident,
Off-road bikes Antisocial behaviour and illegal use of off-road bikes. Officers and specialist teams are working hard to crack down on antisocial behaviour. Over the summer months, we have received more reports of illegal use of off-road bikes, quad bikes, and scooters in your area. Many off-road vehicles have been used to rob (or ‘snatch’) mobile phones and valuables from pedestrians. Dangerous and reckless driving of a vehicle in a public space will not be tolerated by West Midlands Police. Your vehicle will be seized and crushed if you do not follow the law. You can also be arrested, prosecuted, and given a fine. We need your help to track down illegal off-road bikes and other vehicles. If you spot off-road bikes in a public space or know the location where off-road bikes are being stored, please get in touch using the different options below. Did you know? Driving or riding on quad bikes, three-wheeled bikes, trail bikes, and some other two-wheeled vehicles in public parks, or publicly owned land without permission is illegal.
Before you drive or ride a motorbike, you must have the correct driving license, have valid insurance, have a valid MOT, and must be the minimum driving age.
To drive a quad bike on the road, it must be approved, registered, taxed, and have a MOT (if required). You must also register this with the DVLA and have number plates attached to the front and back.
What we’re doing about illegal off-road bikes and other illegal vehicles: West Midlands Police have a specialist team of off-road motorcyclists who can enter public parks, paths, and wastelands to track down offenders. We also have trained more officers to carry SelectaDNA spray which helps local teams forensically mark and track offenders. We are listening to the concerns of residents and businesses. We have carried out numerous off-road bike operations across the region and have seized multiple off-road bikes. We have also released a new information leaflet and warning posters asking the public to report illegal use of off-road bikes in their area. Watch more about this specialist team here - https://youtu.be/RzJGdC6HmV0?si=MN_mMH9VMbQQGEK0 You can report antisocial behaviour here: Report antisocial behaviour | West Midlands Police Other ways to report antisocial behaviour in your area You can report crime 100% anonymously on the Crimestoppers helpline 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org You can report antisocial behaviour online or by calling 101. If you believe life is in danger please call 999. | ||
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