‘It’s only a matter of time before someone is hurt by bikers racing on pavements’
Councillor calls for action to tackle riders putting families ‘in danger’
Families are being “terrorised” by yobs racing quad bikes and scooters on pavements, a Paisley councillor has blasted.
Councillor Stephen Burns says dozens of bikers are putting people in danger following several weeks of mayhem on the pavements in the Stanely and Foxbar areas of the town.
The problem has resumed every summer for a number of years and
Councillor Burns says enough is enough.
One Foxbar resident told the Express: “Since the lighter nights, we have noticed an increase in motorised vehicles zooming up and down the footpaths from quad bikes to scooters.
“It is very noisy and very dangerous.
“The footpaths are used by everyone for exercise, including families.
“I’ve seen people having to scramble out of the way of these vehicles.
“It is quite frightening.” Councillor Burns, who represents the Paisley Southwest ward, said it’s outrageous that elderly people and those with young children are unable to use the footpaths at night.
He has since asked Renfrewshire Council wardens to up their patrols and asked Police Scotland to investigate use of these bikes in the area.
He said: “These bikers are terrorising local residents by racing along the footpaths outside their homes.
“I have been contacted by a number of constituents about the increasing use of the bikes in the Stanely area by individuals on quad bikes.
“Local residents say they are frightened and are increasingly wary of using the footpaths due to the speed of the folk on these machines.
“It’s only matter of time before someone gets injured or worse and I would urge local residents to report all incidents to the police or to the council wardens.”
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “We are aware of residents’ concerns in relation to the issue of quad bikes and other vehicles being driven irresponsibly in the area.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and will be increasing patrols in the area.
“If you have any information, please get in touch with police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”