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Police in Wolverhampton are getting tough on nuisance mini-motos by seizing and crushing vehicles that are being used illegally.

Residents in Oxley, Bushbury North, Fallings Park, Bilston, Blakenhall, East Park, Whitmore Reans and Ettingshall, all identified the bikes as being a problem at their last Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meetings, where members of the public can vote on the top three areas of concern for their neighbourhood.

By law, vehicles need to be registered, taxed and insured in order to be used on a public road or in a public place. Police have the power to seize vehicles where the driver does not have the appropriate licence or insurance for the vehicle. Officers can also seize vehicles which are repeatedly being used in a manner which causes alarm, distress or annoyance.

Sergeant Mark Platt from the Oxley neighbourhood police team, said: “The illegal use of mini-motos and other off-road bikes cause a nuisance for local residents and also pose a danger for pedestrians and other road users.

“Wolverhampton police are committed to tackling the problems caused by mini-motos and we will continue to work with local communities to target offenders.

“We are looking to seize and crush mini-motos, or any other vehicle, that is being used illegally or in an anti-social manner. Offenders could also face a fine, prosecution or be disqualified from driving."

If you would like to report a problem with mini-motos in your area, contact Wolverhampton police on 0345 113 5000 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

For more information about policing in Wolverhampton, visit www.wolverhamptonpolice.org.uk