POLICE officers in Whitehill have teamed up with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Military Police to crack down on the illegal use of mini-motorbikes riders in the area. Police have received a number of complaints from residents regarding off road bikes and mini-motos being driven in a dangerous and anti-social manner. The bikes are driven by petrol engines or electric motors and are capable of speeds over 30 mph. The motorbikes require the same documentation as other vehicles on the road including registration documents, tax, insurance, a driving license and MOT. As such, the only place where these machines can be used legally and safely is on private land with the permission of the landowner. Sergeant Phil Shore said: "Police have seized several bikes under the military byelaws and the Ministry of Defence police will now apply to the courts to have them destroyed. "I would like to encourage people to report sightings of these bikes via the 101 number. When making a report please try and give as much information as possible such as a description of the bike, a description of the rider or riders, the location of the bike, and it's direction of travel. If you think you know who the rider of the bike is, please also try and provide us with their name and address." Anyone with any concerns about the use of motorcycles or mini motorbikes should contact Whitehill police station on 0845 045 45 45 or use the single non-emergency number 101, to report anti-social behaviour.
