
Police will be working to tackle the issue of anti-social and illegal use of off-road 4x4 vehicles and motorbikes within the Scarborough Rural area.
A North Yorkshire Police statement said:
'These activities have caused significant disruption to local forestry and wildlife habitats, threatening the balance of delicate ecosystems and impacting the safety and enjoyment of these areas for local communities and visitors alike.
Please help us…
We are asking for your help to tackle the ongoing issue of anti-social driving in our local forestry and wildlife areas. If you see any 4x4 vehicles or off-road motorbikes being used irresponsibly, please report it to us as soon as possible.
Your information is vital in helping us identify and address this behaviour, which is causing significant harm to the environment, wildlife, and the safety of others.
To report sightings, please provide as much detail as possible, including:
- The location of the incident
- The time and date
- A description of the vehicles or individuals involved
You can report anonymously if you prefer. Together, we can protect our natural spaces and ensure they remain safe and enjoyable for everyone.Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.
Call 999 in emergency situations like these:
- there is an immediate danger to life
- someone is using violence or is threatening to be violent
- a road traffic collision where life is at risk, or the road is blocked
- a crime is happening right now, like a house burglary or a theft
If you accidentally dial 999, please stay on the line and tell the operator you’re safe and that no crime has occurred.
Hearing or speech impairments
- If you have a hearing or speech impairment and you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service, you can use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.
- If you're a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can call 999 BSL to use a remote BSL interpreter.
Silent 999 calls
- If you're in danger but you can't talk on the phone, you should still call 999, then follow these instructions.
Thank you for your time and help with tackling this matter.'
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