eliot-ness
16th February 2007, 18:50
Bike seizedA MOTORCYCLIST riding an off-road bike in Oaklands, Rastrick, illegally on Tuesday, was stopped by police and his bike seized.
Coun Paul Rogan (Eng/Dem Rastrick), who has worked with community groups to prevent motorcyclists using land in the Lillands area, said it was likely the motorcyclist was trying to access the land.
A barrier has been put up to keep the bikers off the land after residents complained of noise and dirt.
It appears the youngster was riding illegally, without a helmet. His bike was seized and it will be crushed, he said. I hope this will be a warning to others who ride their bikes illegally. [Quote]
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Seems that in the UK they can take and crush the bike even when they don't have proof of what you intend to do. A bit harsh when the only real offence was riding without a helmet
Coun Paul Rogan (Eng/Dem Rastrick), who has worked with community groups to prevent motorcyclists using land in the Lillands area, said it was likely the motorcyclist was trying to access the land.
A barrier has been put up to keep the bikers off the land after residents complained of noise and dirt.
It appears the youngster was riding illegally, without a helmet. His bike was seized and it will be crushed, he said. I hope this will be a warning to others who ride their bikes illegally. [Quote]
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Seems that in the UK they can take and crush the bike even when they don't have proof of what you intend to do. A bit harsh when the only real offence was riding without a helmet