News Mini-moto bid to keep youths off the streets
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Youngsters are being encouraged to take part in a mini-moto event in an effort to keep them off the streets.
The event, which will take place at the Estcourt Street car park in Goole, has been organised by voluntary organisation the East Yorkshire Moto Club.
The mini-moto day has been designed to encourage children to ride off-road bikes in a safe environment, rather than on public highways.
The event, which will be held between 11am and 3pm on Sunday, September 7, will feature mini- and midi-motos and anyone aged between six and 18 years of age is welcome. All youngsters have to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The event has the backing of police, who are trying to stop youngsters tearing around the streets on mini-motorbikes and upsetting residents.
Neighbourhood police officer Sergeant Neil Coy said similar mini-moto events in other parts of the country had been successful in reducing the number of miniature motorbikes that are used on the roads. He added: "Mini-motos do have a tarnished reputation but, if used in conjunction with an organised event, then the police do encourage it."
A spokesman for the East Yorkshire Moto Club said: "Some riders hurtle around streets to the annoyance of residents, coupled with the ever-present danger to the riders and pedestrians.
"However, this project seeks to provide a supervised and safe environment for the use of mini- and midi-motorcycles that gives young people an activitiy that they are interested in and discourages the illegal use of mini-motos."
He added: "The club has held successful events in other areas of the East Riding and this will be the first time the club is holding an event in the Goole area."
In recent years police and local authorities have been inundated with complaints about youngsters using roads, parks and playing fields to ride mini-motos, go-peds and petrol-driven scooters.
Laws brought in to regulate their use make it mandatory for riders over 16 years old to have a licence and to tax and insure the vehicle. Reckless drivers of mini-motos can be given points on their licence, and face a driving ban or fine. They could even have their vehicles crushed under new guidance published by the Government's 'Respect' Task Force.
It is illegal to ride unregistered mini-motos and similar off-road vehicles on pavements, public highways, footpaths and cycle routes. It is also forbidden in public parks. The vehicles can be ridden legally on private land but only with the owner's consent.
Any riders under 16 have to be supervised by a responsible adult and must wear a helmet.
* The track day fee for the mini-moto event is £2.50. Annual membership of the mini-moto club costs £5. For further details on either the club or the event go to: www.eastyorksmoto.co.nr
Published on 28th August 2008 in News.
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