The

Caernarfon District Policing team are keen on cracking down on motorcyclists who are continually riding their unregistered, unlicensed, and un taxed off road Motorcycles on public roads.

This week a motorcycle was seized after being stopped in the general area of Rhiwlas. The rider had no documents for the bike, and was not wearing any Protective clothing or headwear whilst using the vehicle. A disclaimer has now been signed by the parent of the owner of the bike, and as a result of this the vehicle will be crushed.

Off road motorcycles are not only dangerous for the rider if the correct equipment is not worn, but are also dangerous for other members of the public, as more often than not, these bikes have off road tyres that are not capable or designed to be used on the public roads. Riders of such vehicles caught being ridden on the public roads can expect to go to court having to explain why you have no documents for the vehicle, and also expect to have the vehicle seized and having to pay a release fee of £150 to get it back, provided you have the correct documents for the vehicle.

Also parts of the Caernarfon District are protected areas, and particular care is taken to maintaining and preserving such land and it is imperative that is not destroyed or damaged by off road Motorcycles.