Waikato Police are investigating multiple reports relating to anti social behaviour by groups of dirt bike riders in Hamilton City over the weekend.
Police received a number of calls throughout Saturday 9 May, with callers reporting a range of incidents from riders taking over intersections to cutting across sports fields.
“Police take reports of this nature seriously. The actions of these individuals place not only themselves at risk but also members of the public who are simply going about their day”, said Senior Sergeant Aimee Whitley.
“While we acknowledge it can be challenging to identify offenders when they are riding in groups or wearing face coverings, we will continue to investigate all information provided to us in order to hold these people accountable.
“So far, one individual has been identified, arrested, and referred to Youth Aid for follow up.
“Police would like to thank members of the public who have assisted by providing footage and information. Community reporting plays a crucial role in helping us identify those involved and hold them accountable.
“Anyone with further information or footage of dirt bike riders engaging in unsafe or anti social behaviour in Hamilton City is encouraged to contact Police via our 105 service.
“If you have photos or video footage of any of this offending that could help us identify more of the people involved, please contact 105 and quote file number 260509/4814.”
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Since low cc motorbikes are an effective, fast and somewhat stealthy method of transportation on very little petrol, the PTB want the bikes gone! Such bikes offer freedom of movement off road so that one may travel undetected with a quiet muffler system.
BTW Honda- when will you lower the price on the CT-125’s, and offer external fuel reserve tanks as standard equipment???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thBSfxYwGds
And then, for close confined travelling, we have the Honda Dax…great for kids who want to escape the bullying of LE and school bullies!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVl2cn2gaSc
However, many old farts love their Mobility Scooters, but even these can’t escape the totalitarian oppression of government regulations based on their motor wattage…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mGIEnisrss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_8HcuYVWcc
And it’s not just mobility scooter restrictions on motor wattage…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpv4ZNJNpNg
This is all they have to occupy their time with….? Another top heavy waste of money, like govt in general.