NEW MOPED AND QUAD BIKE AMNESTY TO FIGHT NUISANCE RIDERS
A NEW campaign to rid our streets of illegal mopeds, bikes and quads has been launched. Humberside Police, in conjunction with North East Lincolnshire Council, are offering a motorcycle surrender scheme as part of their plans to reduce the number of nuisance motorbikes on the streets and open spaces.
It comes six weeks after riders were branded “destructive morons” for churning up the green spaces around the Willows Estate in
Grimsby.
Inspector Martin Hopper, of Humberside Police said: “This is about reducing the number of motorbikes, mopeds and quad bikes ridden unlawfully in North East Lincolnshire.
“It is quite common for old, former road-registered and off-road bikes, no longer used by owners, to be stored in sheds, garages or even gardens.
“These have previously then been stolen and used illegally both on the streets, and in open public spaces, bringing with it an increased risk to the riders, other road users, and also the public.”
In surveys of residents, nuisance motorbikes are one of the most common concerns that people have about problems in their neighbourhoods.
Inspector Hopper said those involved in this activity are involved in other criminal activities and antisocial behaviour and want to work with local residents to help tackle the issue.
The local Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) are offering a FREE collection and disposal scheme for one week from Monday, as part of the 2021 Operation Yellowfin campaign.
If you have an old moped, motorcycle or quad bike, regardless of condition you can call Humberside Police on 101.
An appointment will be made for a local officer to visit in a safe and socially distanced way and arrange the necessary collection.
This initiative, in conjunction with North East Lincolnshire Council will provide a doorstep collection service for the week from now until Sunday January, 17, inclusive. Inspector Hopper added: “This surrender service will also help responsible parents who are concerned about the risk to their children, and may wish to dispose of such vehicles. We don’t want to be criminalising and prosecuting young people, but we are really clear if they break the law, positive action will be taken.”
■ If you have a motorcycle in the North East Lincolnshire area that is no longer used, call police to arrange collection – call 101 quoting log 51 of January 7, 2021.