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Youths wreak havoc on illegal motorbikes in Wiltshire town

byDaniel Jae Webb
13 May 2024 | 3.51pm
Youths wreak havoc on illegal motorbikes in Wiltshire town
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Youths are wreaking havoc on illegal motorbikes in a Wiltshire town.

Police are warning parents they could face fines and points on their own driving licences for permission their children to ride the vehicles.

Officers in the Amesbury area say there’s been a raise in motor-related crime and anti-social behaviour involving scrambler bikes and mini motos.

In a statement, Wiltshire Police confirmed that one bike has already been seized after it was seen being ridden in Larkhill on 20 April.

A spokesperson said: “We are seeing an increase in reports of scrambler bikes and mini motos causing anti-social behaviour issues in Amesbury.

“We would like to remind everyone that they are treated in exactly the same way as a motorcycle and need to have a number plate, insurance, MOT, and tax along with the correct class of licence to be ridden on any highway, byway, public land or place to which the public have access to.

“For the parents of children who have one – by allowing your children to ride them illegally you also face the possibility of receiving fines and points on your driving licence as well as your children receiving them, making it harder for them to obtain insurance when they turn 17.

“Vehicles can be seized and will only be released on receipt of appropriate documents for the vehicle.

“Officers have already seized one of the offending vehicles on [20 April 2024], whilst being ridden in Larkhill.”

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