It is important for the police to obtain as much information as possible with regards to the details of the car/bike and also the driver/rider and passengers. You do not have to disclose your details to the police if you are fearful of reprisals.
It is best to contact the police as soon as the cars/bikes arrive so that the police have a better chance of apprehending those responsible.You can report nuisance motor vehicles to your local police force via their 101 non-emergency number.
Most quad bikes are only designed for off road use. They do not conform to regulations in relation to tyres, lights, horn, speedometer etc. and it is therefore illegal to use them on a road.
However, there are some road legal quad bikes and in order to be used legally on the road they must registered with the DVLA, taxed, insured and have an MOT. They must also comply with all the stringent constructions and lighting requirements. A local quad bike dealer should be able to help you if you want to know whether your quad bike is road legal or alternatively contact the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
All terrain vehicles (Quad Bikes) can fall within categories B and B1. If the vehicle has 3 or 4 wheels and weighs more than 550kgs unladen it will fall within category B. Vehicles which weigh less than 550kgs unladen will fall within category B1. There is no legal requirement to wear a helmet but from a safety aspect it is always advisable to wear a proper helmet. A quad bike that is to be used on the road must display registration plates to the front and rear.
You can report these or any other nuisance motor vehicles to your local police force via their 101 non-emergency number.
If you know the details of a youth that is driving a go-ped (also known as buzz boards)/scooter/mini moto on the pavement then contact your local police station who will advise the youth and parents/ guardians of the safest use for these items.
You can report these and any other nuisance motor vehicles to your local police force via their 101 non-emergency number.
If you know the names of the youths involved and the registration number of any vehicles involved, then contact Police Scotland by dialling 101. It is important to contact the police as soon as the youths in the cars arrive, as it will give the police a better chance of catching them.
The cars used are often what is known as pool cars and have no insurance, MOT and tax. If you are aware of where these cars are being left then contact the police so that they can take appropriate action.
You can report this or any other nuisance motor vehicles to your local police force via their 101 non-emergency number.
The police have statutory and common law powers to deal with cars playing loud music. Police will issue a warning to those creating noise nuisance, and can thereafter seize the noise making equipment should the person fail to desist.
The police do have a number of powers to deal with problems such as these. One of the powers that the police possess is to seize a vehicle causing alarm, distress or annoyance. The car must be being used in such a way that it commits the offence of driving without due care or driving on footpath, moorland, bridleway etc and that the vehicle is being used anti-socially (i.e it is causing alarm, distress or annoyance). There are other requirements that the police have to carry out before the car can be seized.
It is also an offence to use, (cause, permit) a motor vehicle to cause excessive noise which could have been avoided by the driver exercising reasonable care.
From a practical point of view, a police officer will usually need to be present to witness the behaviour. It is advisable to contact Police Scotland via their 101 number to report any nuisance motor vehicles.
