RVIPF cracking down on motorbike offenders, illegal ATVs
ATV’s being targeted
The Force in a Friday, January 17, 2020, press release said it will, therefore, take a two-tiered approach to handle the issue, which will start with public education and thereafter strict enforcement.
“The thrust of the public education will seek to enlighten all persons about the territory’s road traffic laws and any recent amendments,” the release said.
As part of the mass educational drive, the RVIPF said road users must be aware of the laws and their individual duties and responsibilities whilst operating on the roads of the territory.
“This includes the illegal use of ATV’s on the roads which are only allowed off-road or with a special license from DMV for organized tourism and an authorised tour guide present. Any other use on the road is illegal and riders will expect to be prosecuted.”
Minors committing offences
The force said that the ongoing enforcement aspect will see the RVIPF vigorously targeting breaches of these laws and prosecuting all offenders found committing offences and based on recent operations, they have has unearthed that quite a number of motorbike riders are minors.
“It is believed that parents have gifted them these bikes and through their actions have enabled their children to commit offences. It has also been observed that a number of the motorbikes are in an unsafe condition which puts not only the rider at risk but other road users as well.”
The force said that the bikes are also responsible for noise pollution compounded with the removal of the silencers, which remains an offence.
Be responsible – CoP Matthews
Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews has, therefore, urged riders who “make use of motorbikes to do so responsibly, abide by all the laws of the Territory and to wear all required safety equipment mandated by law.”
He said he encourages bikers to use their bikes in a safe manner, bearing in mind their are other motorists on the road while also observing all road signs throughout the Territory as the Force continues to robustly enforce the laws.
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