Motorbikes could be confiscated
Anti-social motorbike riders are to be targeted in a police clampdown this weekend which could result in them having their motorcycles confiscated.
Anti-social motorbike riders are to be targeted in a police clampdown this weekend which could result in them having their motorcycles confiscated.
Any bikers caught using their machines in an anti-social way run the risk of having them confiscated, a police chief warned today.
Dyfed Powys Police, in connection with the Safety Camera Partnership, will stop any offenders and educate the minority of motorcyclists who misuse the roads of Powys as soon as the summer weather arrives.
Five motorcyclists have already lost their lives on roads in the Dyfed Powys force area this year, following 18 who died in 2006.
A spokesman said many people had been caught over the past two weekends.
He said: "Sixteen motorcyclists were found to be speeding within the region.
"Police officers caught 10 bikers in Carmarthenshire, nine of which were travelli-ng in excess of 100mph while in Powys, the Safety Camera Partnership detected six with speeds up to 100mph.
"All offenders will be issued with a summons to attend court."
He said anti-social use of motorcycles could see riders issued with a warning under Section 59 and risk having their bikes seized.
Chief Inspector Phil Davies, Operations Dept, added: "We will not tolerate the misuse of the road network within our force area and people must be able to feel that they can travel on our roads safely without fear of being harmed or experiencing anti social behaviour by what is a small minority of bikers.
"We will continue to target this particular group and maximise enforcement efforts."