Garmouth and Kingston off-road bike complaints spark Police Scotland warning that riders risk having their vehicles seized

Police will step up patrols in response to complaints over off-road bikes at Kingston and Garmouth.

The force confirmed the extra patrols on Tuesday evening, and warned those riding the bikes that they risk having them seized if they drive them on public land.

Confirming the extra patrols, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Following complaints regarding the use of off-road bikes at Kingston and Garmouth villages in Moray, Local Officers will be carrying out extra patrols in the area.

“The public are reminded that it is an offence to ride these vehicles on public land. They can only be ridden legally on private land with the permission of the landowner.

“Anyone caught using an off-road bike in public are at risk of having their vehicle seized.

“See our advice on E-bikes at https://orlo.uk/1eu2A.”

You can report offenders by calling police on 101 or anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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