Police seized a scrambler in the Tullyally area of the Waterside following a report yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, 24th July, about it being driven in the Stevenson Park/Church Brae area.
Waterside Neighbourhood officers responded, attending the area. Following enquiries, they seized a scrambler bike matching the description of the one reported. The bike seized had no insurance.
A male was spoken with, and a file is to be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service in relation to the matter.
Impact
Waterside Neighbourhood Inspector Spence said: "We understand the use of such motorised vehicles as a leisure activity can be fun but, those who use them must understand that, if used inappropriately, not only is there the impact on people's lives in the community and safety concerns, but this can be against the law in certain circumstances.
“Some scramblers, do not comply with Construction and Use Regulations and Vehicle Safety Standards and therefore are restricted to 'off-road' use only. This does not mean that they can be driven anywhere off-road. These vehicles should only be driven on private land where the landowner has given permission and should not be driven on pavements, roads, public property or parks. Insurance and safety equipment must be complied with as well in order to drive these vehicles legally.
“To anyone thinking about buying these vehicles, we urge them to first think about where it is going to be used and the legalities surrounding its’ use."