Police crack down on nuisance bikers in Tuffley
POLICE are cracking down on rogue riders in Linden and Tuffley.
Officers visited a man who was named as one of the riders pictured previously in The Citizen.
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nuisance: A rider.
He was warned of the dangers of riding a motorbike in built-up areas and told of the penalties he could face if he is caught.
Four Section 59 notices have also been given out to riders who have been biking anti-socially in The Oval and Tuffley Park areas and police say if they re-offend their bikes will be seized.
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A number of other named riders will be visited by police officers and given a talk about road safety.
As part of the action to tackle the issue, Gloucestershire police have joined with Project Solace, Safer Gloucester and Gloucester City Homes to review what measures can be put in place.
This will ensure a more joined up approach to the problem and mean a wider range of sanctions can be used.
For instance, if an offender is a tenant in social housing, it could lead to eviction.
PCSO Sylvia Lane said: "The issue in Tuffley had calmed down up to a few days ago but since Saturday we have had a number of reports of youths on scrambler bikes in and around Beaufort School.
"The riders are tearing through built-up areas, and frequently travelling on to cause a nuisance in Kingsway.
"These people think they aren't doing anything wrong which is a big concern and why we're making a point about education. When the schools come back we're going to be sending local officers to give talks about the dangers the riders are creating for themselves and others.
"The photos and videos we have been sent by local people illustrate this perfectly and show why residents have been so distressed.
"In conjunction with targeted patrols and the work with our fellow agencies we are doing everything we can to clamp down on this but we still need help from the community.
"If you see this going on or know anyone who is involved call 101."
Comments
by happydays32
Tuesday, September 04 2012, 11:55AM
“What utter tosh these little ******s were riding around the car park at beaufort school last night from about 11.45 for 30 odd minutes, my husband called the police at about just gone 12.00 and 10-15 minutes later they still hadn't arrived and the little b******s got away with it.... Crack down my ****!!!!!”
by Kay_Powell
Saturday, September 01 2012, 3:19PM
“If the police were truly 'cracking down' on these criminals, then there would be loads of them in the court listings, and there aren't. Anyway, how are the police going to catch the little b'stards, now that they don't have any off-road pursuit motorbikes?”
by taxidave1
Friday, August 31 2012, 6:46PM
“What an absolutle joke the response from the police is. These idiots are riding without any concern for the safety of people. I witnessed one of them riding at speed on the pavement forcing a girl to jump out of the way. they are breaking the law these bikes are not taxed tested or insured so should be confiscated now not if they do it again”