Off-road bikes seized as part of crackdown in Barnsley

Police recently stepped up efforts to tackle bikes being ridden irresponsibly in the district

Some of the bikes seized during the operation
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 17th Jul 2025

Police have seized five off road bikes and one quad bike as part of an operation to tackle the vehicles being ridden irresponsibly in Barnsley.

Officers carried out extra patrols in areas where anti-social behaviour had previously been reported.

Six riders were reported for traffic offences, with one also being caught speeding.

Sergeant Rebecca Fleming of South Yorkshire Police said:

"We know off-road bikes cause real concern in our communities. Not only do they create excessive noise ASB when they are driven erratically, but they also pose a real risk to public safety.

"Many of these bikes we seize are driven without insurance or a licence, and are used in illegal activity such as ruining local parks, farmers’ lands and crops.

"We urge parents to think twice before purchasing these bikes for young people, and we ask the public to continue reporting sightings of illegal riding. Your information helps us take action."

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