POLICE in Berwick have seized two mini motorbikes following complaints about bikes being ridden in the grounds of Berwick High School.
Police attended the school and issued the motorcyclists with a warning to leave and advised them that if they used the motorcycles again the machines would be confiscated.
However, despite being told to push the motorcycles, two of the riders ig
nored the warning and rode onto a main road. As a result the bikes were seized.
Insp Martin Baylis said: "Mini motorbikes may look like toys, but they are subject to the same regulations as motor vehicles, which means the rider has to be over 16 to ride them and in possession of a driving licence. The mini motorbike also has to be insured and taxed.
"The penalty for riding one without insurance or a licence can include disqualification from driving all vehicles, penalty points and a fine. Parents who allow their children to ride them can also be prosecuted as they are permitting the offences."
Motorbikes cannot be ridden on public or common land, land owned by the local council or where permission of the land owner has not been given. All motor vehicles are required to have at least third party insurance when driven or ridden in public places.
