Basildon residents urged to help tackle anti-social use of scrambler bikes and mopeds by sharing information on where they are
A new campaign called 'Put the Brakes On' has been launched
Basildon residents have been urged to help tackle the anti-social use of scrambler bikes, mopeds and other off-road vehicles by reporting where they are being stored.
The Council has launched a new campaign called 'Put the Brakes On' which is encouraging residents to share information that could help Essex Police identify and seize vehicles that are linked to anti-social behaviour in the borough.
The appeal comes during continued reports of off-road bikes, scramblers, and mopeds being ridden dangerously in parks, open spaces, footpaths and residential areas, causing nuisance and distress in local communities.
The council says that information from residents about where these vehicles are being kept can help them to build intelligence, support investigations, and enable enforcement action to be taken.
Residents are encouraged to report information about garages, sheds, lock-ups, addresses or other locations where vehicles believed to be involved in anti-social behaviour may be stored.
Cllr Andrew Baggott, Cabinet Member for Law and Order, said:
"The anti-social use of scrambler bikes and mopeds can have a significant impact on residents, particularly when vehicles are being ridden dangerously in public spaces and residential areas.
"We know how frustrating this behaviour can be, so, information from local people can make a real difference. By telling us where these vehicles are being stored, residents can help our partners build intelligence, identify those responsible and take action to remove these nuisance vehicles from our communities."
Inspector Emily Pentelow, Essex Police, said:
"We take reports of anti-social vehicle use seriously and work closely with partners to tackle the issue. Information from the public is vital in helping us identify offenders and locate vehicles linked to anti-social behaviour.
"Even small pieces of information can help build a bigger picture and support enforcement action. We would encourage anyone with information to come forward and report it."