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\nPolice seized a man’s dirtbike and arrested him for dangerous driving.
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An 18-year-old Taup\u014d rider was arrested and had his dirt bike seized after speeding in residential areas and public roads.<\/p>\n
Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said police had been targeting the use of off-road motorcycles on local roads.<\/p>\n
“We’ve had numerous complaints about dirt bikes speeding in residential areas and on public roads where they’re quite simply not permitted.<\/p>\n
He said it was multiple complaints from the public that let them to carry out several searches.<\/p>\n
“This behaviour puts riders, pedestrians and other road users at risk.<\/p>\n
“We will continue to take action where off-road motorcycles are illegally used on public roads.”<\/p>\n
Yardley said while most riders were doing the right thing, it was a few that were putting themselves and others at risk.<\/p>\n
“Riding motorcycles that are not road-legal, on public roads, is illegal and will not be tolerated.”<\/p>\n
The man is set to appear in Taup\u014d District Court on 26 May, on multiple charges including offending related to dangerous and unlawful riding.<\/p>\n
Police said more arrests are likely as enquiries continue.<\/p>\n
They said people who reported dangerous riding have been “instrumental” and encouraged the public to contact police if they see dangerous motorcycle riding.<\/p>\n
Police should be contacted on 111 if there is an immediate risk and any non-urgent information via 105, either by phone or online.<\/p>\n
Relevant photos, footage, CCTV or dashcam footage are also encouraged.<\/p>\n
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111, using reference number 260413\/2316.<\/p>\n