Off-Road Motorbike Seized in Baldock

Dear all Baldock residents,

I just wanted to update you on some actions taken last week by myself and your Neighbourhood Policing Team to seize an off-road motorbike that was being ridden around Baldock, putting our community at risk.

On Thursday (21 August), officers from your Neighbourhood Policing Team were patrolling a known hotspot for off-road bikes along Weston Way, Baldock.

👮‍♂️ PC Collins from Team 1 spotted a petrol-powered off-road bike being ridden illegally along a bridleway through a field. The rider attempted to flee but was later stopped after emerging from the field, pushing the bike.

✅ The rider was found to have no insurance and was driving without a valid licence, which had previously been revoked.

✅ The bike was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.

✅ The rider was reported for multiple offences, which will be processed by our Camera, Tickets and Collisions Unit.

Baldock officer PC Durham, who completed the seizure, said:
“Local residents have been helping their Neighbourhood Policing Team by calling in sightings of off-road bikes. Over 110 residents also completed a recent survey, highlighting the scale of the problem.

“This patrol was in the right place at the right time thanks to your information. These riders often have no licences and pose a real risk to the community, livestock, and themselves. Please continue to report sightings to help us keep Baldock safe.”

I would encourage you to continue to report any incidents or information to us by the following means:

💻 Filling out our online reporting form at herts.police.uk/report

🗣 Speaking to an operator in our Force Communications Room via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact

📞 Calling our non-emergency telephone number 101 (in an emergency, always dial 999).

Thank you for your continued support in helping to tackle this local issue.