READ MORE: Marton Tesco shop front shattered in overnight break-in as burglary suspect flees with items If you are considering buying a motorcycle, quad bike or go-ped for a child, please ensure that whoever is selling it can provide proof of ownership and that it isn’t stolen. Noise caused by nuisance motorcycles can be a concern for residents. You can report this direct to your local council, which has powers under the Environmental Protection Act to take action. Where can you ride? Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, May 12 and 13, officers, alongside a drone pilot from Lincolnshire Police, conducted high visibility patrols in hotspot locations around the district. Officers also used the new quad bike on patrols. Read More Related Articles A current MOT Certificate will be required for all motorcycles more than three years old. This is required whether the motorcycle is being ridden, parked or is being pushed on the highway.

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Bob McCulloch, interim Head of Housing and Communities praised the partnership working as part of the weekend of action. Sergeant Paul Cash said: "We regularly get numerous calls about the anti-social and, at times, criminal behaviour through the use of illegal off-road bikes. The launch of two new all-terrain quad bikes in South Ayrshire will help police and the council clamp down on rural crime. Without all of the above, riders are breaking the law and run the risk of fines, confiscation, prosecution or even imprisonment. Noise issuesMembers of the public reported trail bike and quad bike nuisance in the areas of East Ayrshire recently. The force has now issued an appeal asking for anyone who witnessed the incident - which took place on Monday around 7.45pm - or who has dashcam footage to come forward. No details on the three individuals believed to have been involved in the incident have been released by police at this time. We have crushed bikes that we’ve seized as part of Operation Jericho. We hope this sends out a clear message that once we’ve identified offenders we will utilise all of our powers to take action which could ultimately end up with their bikes being crushed.

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Sgt Cash added: "Aside from being dangerous, off-road bikes cause misery within communities and is one of the issues that residents have told us causes them the greatest concern.

Our teams within Vibrant Communities continue to reach out to and engage with young people in these known hot spots and to encourage them to participate in some of the diversionary activities we have on offer.