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Police in Fife aim to put the brakes on illegal off-road bikers

PC Mark McCulloch and PC Steven Black with two off-road bikes which have been confiscated.
PC Mark McCulloch and PC Steven Black with two off-road bikes which have been confiscated.

Police in Kirkcaldy are putting the brakes on illegal off-road motorcyclists.

The first seizures have been made by officers as part of Operation Fireblade, a high-profile initiative to tackle the scourge of the town’s beauty spots.

The clampdown follows years of complaints from residents as well as concerns about vehicles being driven illegally both on and off-road.

Displaying some of the seized vehicles, PC Steven Black said the operation would continue throughout the summer.

“This is a warning to all those responsible for this kind of reckless behaviour that we will not hesitate to seize your bike for destruction if you are found to be riding it illegally,” he said.

“We will continue to target perpetrators of this behaviour and would like to thank the public for their assistance so far.”

Many of Kirkcaldy’s parks and public spaces have seen the illegal riding of motorbikes and quads in recent years.

As well as concerns over noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour, police also have long-standing concerns about riders using public roads without insurance.

The north of the town has also become a favourite playground for those wanting to ride their machines off-road.

In an effort to curb the problem, officers are conducting patrols in affected areas including the town’s three main parks to offer reassurance to the public, deter further offences and identify anyone involved in the anti-social use of motorcycles.

Sergeant Jimmy Adamson said Operation Fireblade was part of a sustained drive to eradicate the problem for good.

He continued: “We want to send out a message to those responsible that this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated.”

Meanwhile, he has also urged anybody witnessing illegal bike riding to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Last summer the problem hit the headlines when a toddler in Templehall was struck by an off-road bike in a hit-and-run incident. The two-year-old escaped with minor injuries.