Off road biking in Llanelli area

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Katrina Rowe
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“Dyfed-Powys Police is clamping down on illegal off-roaders in the Llanelli area after a number of complaints of off-roaders riding illegally and recklessly on footpaths. Areas affected include Penyfan quarry, Delta lakes, Sandy Water park, Trimsaran (near to the racecourse), Felinfoel, and the Millennium Coastal path.

Illegal off-roading can cause extensive damage to land, wildlife and natural habitats, and the anti-social use of off-road vehicles can also have a wider impact on our neighbourhoods and frighten residents.

It’s not just limited to noise nuisance; it can pose significant risks for other motorists and pedestrians.

Off-road bikes include a range of vehicles such as quad bikes and motorbikes, including scramblers and mini-motos.

  • Under Section 59 Police Reform Act 2002, officers can seize vehicles which are being used illegally, including prohibited off-road use.
  • Even if someone has permission to ride a quad bike on land, if they are found to be riding “dangerously” or “carelessly” (as defined by the Road Traffic Act 1991) they would be guilty of an offence even when they are driving off-road.
  • Persons riding a quad bike could on a footpath, bridleway or restricted bridleway would be guilty of an offence under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.

Our Rural Crime officers are working with neighbourhood policing teams, Natural Resources Wales, Go Safe and the local authority to educate and engage with residents and visitors about the impact of anti-social off-road riding.

Llanelli Inspector Robert Evans said:

“We know that off-road bikes cause a nuisance and contribute to anti-social behaviour across our communities, and we as a force are committed to tackling those who cause problems.

We’d like to remind all members of the public – both those who live in these areas, and who travel here – that antisocial behaviour, littering, and reckless or illegal use of off-road vehicles will not be tolerated.

We want everyone to enjoy the beautiful unspoilt environment safely, responsibly, and lawfully, and as a result our officers will respond robustly to any reports of illegal or antisocial behaviour which damages the environment or threatens the safety or enjoyment of others.”

Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant, Ian Roach, added:

“The intelligence and reports provided by you, our communities, enable us to understand where there are problematic areas, as well as those who are responsible.

This behaviour will not be tolerated, and we are asking members of the public to continue supporting us to tackle this issue by providing information about off-road bikes in their area direct to us.”

If you are aware of who these individuals are please report it to us, either by:

https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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102 COMMENTS

  1. They spend millions on cycle tracks and designated paths and the absolute bellends still insist on using the roads it baffles me . I’m sure there’s a lot more serious crimes they could be attending but we all know the answer to that . 2smoker for life

  2. Or direct the focus and limited funds on the condition of our streets and the battalions of out of work individuals that look like drugged up zombies littering the areas with smashed glass,needles,stolen goods.
    backwards ass country has gone to shit.

    Cut the dam grass too where in July ffs llanelli looks like an over grown fungus growth

  3. This is why we have not had a world champion since Barry Sheen . Spain and Italy make space for the kids

  4. Typical police wasting time. Its the result of old grumpy buggers in the council who think that bikes are worse than a 12 tonne excavator ripping out entire forests. At least they make lots of money from the latter

  5. Who remembers “Alcatraz”? The land in Llanelli where the crematorium now stands,popular with motocross riders in the 70’s and 80’s

  6. By building a track you might attract more tourists and earn money for local shops instead of bringing immigrants and junkies into the town Llanelli has turned into a slum be better if you came up with a solution by making tracks to stop people from getting hurt but all you are concerned about is the money you get from taking kids bikes not about their safety.

  7. Thats right,get them off their bikes and into drugs and crime….you short sighted numptys.

  10. Glad to see the police ignoring the important stuff as usual. Create facilities for people to use off road bikes legally and go catch some real criminals

    • Jef Bevan if you buy a bike for your kids then it’s down to you to get them somewhere where they can use them they invented trailers for this kind of thing or pull your finger out your butt and do some crowd funding to get one a bit more local . You can start with all the ones on here crying about it.

    • Jef Bevan lmfao you’re calling me a Muppet so what solution have you got other than I want I want I want but I don’t want to pay for it . And whether you live in the area or not has fk all do do with it . You seem like a person that wants everything handed to him on a plate but too lazy to get off your arse and get involved trying to solve problems .

    • Jef Bevan so you’re just a scrounger that can’t be bothered to solve problems or willing to put your money where your mouth is . Jog on you melt.

  12. None of us care about kids having fun,and no one cares about the tyrant police either. Get a real job you pathetic pigs!

  13. please can u inform the public on all the legal riding areas and circuits? where people can enjoy their hobby in a safe and controlled manner and not cause a issue to other members of the public

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