Nuisance Bikes

Dear members,

Please take time to read and if you have any issues in your area please let us know.

NUISANCE BIKES, SCOOTERS, QUADS,
INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS

KENT POLICE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL, TOWN & COUNTRY HOUSING 
AND OTHERS ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO TACKLE NUISANCE BIKES IN THIS AREA.

INCONSIDERATE OR CARELESS RIDING:

If you ride a motorbike, quad bike or any other vehicle on or off the road in a careless or inconsiderate way that causes, alarm, distress, or annoyance to the public you could receive a warning, and your vehicle could be seized. If you receive a warning the Police can seize your bike if you use it again in the same way or if someone else uses it in a careless or inconsiderate way, even if they have not previously received a warning. 

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY:

If you own a motorbike, quad or other vehicle for use on or off the road and you allow someone else to ride it, and you suspect that they will use it in an anti-social way, or commit motoring offences, you could be prosecuted for causing or permitting the rider to commit these offences

ADVICE FOR RIDERS:

The use of all motorised vehicles, including go-peds (electric scooter), mini-motos, quad bikes and motorbikes, must comply with Section 185 (1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. 

WHAT THE LAW SAYS:

It is against the law to use a go-ped, mini-moto, quad bike or motorbike in public parks, open spaces or on footpaths, pavements, cycle routes and bridleways. The only place you can ride is on private land, but you must have the permission of the landowner. 

HELP POLICE TO IDENTIFY THOSE INVOLVED BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING: 

Call 101 to report an incident, 999 if a crime is in progress, or you can report online.

If you prefer to call Crimestoppers:  0800 555 111