Anti social behaviour / dangerous driving

Local Neighbourhood Officers have been made aware of an incident of 4X4 vehicles accessing private areas without owner’s permission to engage in off road motoring.

This incident involved a local quarry where access was gained, and 3 vehicles appeared to be racing around the dirt tracks.

Police attended and seized one vehicle; 2 other drivers were issued with section 59 warning notices for driving in an anti-social manner. The section 59 warning means if either vehicle is seen driving in an anti-social manner again or if either driver is seen driving any vehicle in an anti-social manner, the vehicle can be seized.

Illegally accessing any site would be at least a trespass offence but may also involve criminal damage or other offences. You also leave yourself open to the anti-social behaviour process.

Quarries in particular can be very dangerous places to access with often unseen hazards.

Please if you engage in off roading activity in any vehicle, do not access private land without the owner’s permission. 

Remember your vehicle must be road worthy to drive on any highway including green lanes.

Respect others using the area who may be on foot, a bicycle or horse.

We aim to increase patrols when possible.

Please report any incidents using 101 or via the website if an ongoing issue, or via the emergency telephone 999 if the offence is occurring in front of you. 

Try to make a note of as much information as you can, including registration number, time, place, description of driver, as well as any phone or dashcam footage you might have. 

Personal safety will always be paramount, and please report it to us rather than challenging individuals yourself.

Thank you.

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