Call made for an end to Derry's motorbike menace
Derry councillor has appealed for an end to the use of scrambler type motorbikes which are endangering pedestrians and destroying green spaces in the greater Shantallow area
A Derry councillor has appealed for an end to the use of scrambler type motorbikes which are endangering pedestrians and destroying green spaces in the greater Shantallow area.
Sinn Féin councillor Sandra Duffy said: “The anti-social use of scrambler motorbikes is a menace to the local community.
"We have had a number of complaints about the use of these scramblers which are endangering local residents and destroying green spaces.
"These vehicles are being driven erratically in front of motorists travelling through the greater Shantallow area and in some cases along the footpaths placing pedestrians in serious danger as well as children out playing in the street.
"There needs to be greater parental responsibility instead of handing these machines over to young children and teenagers to be driven recklessly and illegally in our areas."
Cllr Duffy added: "If anyone has information on who is behind this anti community activity then they should report it to the PSNI, Housing Executive and DFI Road Service and those involved in endangering lives and destroying green spaces should be prosecuted."