Off Road Bikes/Op Spree

Dear Resident,

The illegal use off road bikes continues to be a big issue in the Telford area. These bikes are being ridden illegally across Telford’s parks, footpaths and residential areas. The use of off road bikes pose a serious risk to public safety and cause on going alarm and distress in our local communities. 

🏍️ Off-road bikes are not road-legal unless registered, taxed, insured, and ridden by a licensed rider.

🏍️ They are often used in an anti-social manner, creating noise, fear, and damage to property.

🏍️ Riding them on public land, pavements and parks is a criminal offence and is a risk to public safety.

👮‍♀️ What We’re Doing:

👉 We’re using powers under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 to seize bikes being used illegally or anti-socially.

👉 We’re working with local councils and communities to identify hotspots and target offenders.

📢 Your information helps us take action. So let’s work together to keep Telford safe everyone!: If you see off-road bikes being used illegally, report it to us via 101 or by emailing opspree@westmercia.police.uk.