Current timestamp: 26/06/2022 06:40:57
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal ActivityLoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitterTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

Welcome

This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.

Show me the site

northants-logo-7

Search this website

Main navigation menu

  • Report

    Back to Report

    • Crime
    • Domestic abuse
    • Breach of coronavirus (Covid-19) measures
    • Road traffic incident
    • Antisocial behaviour
    • Missing person
    • Fraud, bribery or corruption
    • Civil disputes
    • Lost or found property
    • Lost or stolen vehicles
  • Tell us about

    Back to Tell us about

    • Tell us about possible terrorist activity
    • How to tell us about something you've seen or heard
    • A procession or event you are planning
    • Filming
    • Abnormal vehicle load
    • Possible breach of coronavirus (Covid-19) measures
  • Apply or register

    Back to Apply or register

    • Careers
    • Charity collection licences
    • Compensation for victims of crime
    • Firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate
    • Register as an overseas visitor
    • Attend a misconduct hearing
  • Request

    Back to Request

    • A collision report
    • Intellectual property (IP) licence
    • Your fingerprints
    • Information: about the police, about yourself or someone else
  • Thanks and complaints

    Back to Thanks and complaints

    • Complaints
    • Thanks
    • Feedback about the website
  • Your area

Breadcrumb

  1. ...
  2. News

Day of action planned to tackle anti-social riding in Northampton

Main article content

Navigation

News

14:24 23/08/2021

Northamptonshire Police is joining forces with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) later this month for a day of action aimed at tackling issues around anti-social and dangerous riding and driving in Northampton.

From 11am to 3pm on Thursday, August 26, the Force and WNC will be setting up stall in Market Square to speak to people about the problem of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles being used on town centre footpaths, as well as inappropriate riding in areas including pedestrianised Abington Street, Gold Street, St Giles Street, The Drapery, Dychurch Lane, and Fish Street.

Officers will also be patrolling and issuing warnings to riders seen behaving inappropriately and, in a manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance in and around town, under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.

Event co-organiser Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Rea Abbott-Huckin, of the Northampton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We’ve received a  lot of reports of issues with drivers and riders in the town centre, and particularly involving delivery drivers using bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles inappropriately, and in some cases dangerously.

“Together with partners, we decided to host a community engagement day to reassure people that we are acting on the reports we receive, provide information to help them make reports to us, and to provide a free bicycle security marking service for people.

“We’ll also be sharing advice on the rules for these areas with the riders and, where necessary, take action to prevent them from riding in ways that put others at risk.

“Anti-social behaviour takes many forms and tackling it is a matter of priority for the Force and working with our partners is a key part in this. We’re looking forward to seeing lots of people on the day, whether to discuss this issue or anything else they’d like to talk to us about.”

The community engagement day is being organised in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council’s Community Safety and Engagement Team.

Councillor David Smith, Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Engagement, and Regulatory Services on West Northamptonshire Council, said: “We are delighted to work with partners in bringing this event to our communities and provide them with information and advice to ensure that everyone enjoys our town centres in a safe and responsible way.

“The event will not only be a great opportunity for residents and businesses to discuss with us about the issues related to dangerous riding in Northampton town centre but will also serve as a  reminder of the current legislation in place including the public spaces protection order (PSPO) and the Highways Act 1835 that prohibit bike and e-scooter riders to use the pedestrian areas in town.

“We know that when it comes bike and e-scooter riders most of our residents are doing the right thing, and we would like to thank them for this, but would also want to use this opportunity to remind bike and e-scooter users  that riding on the pavements is not allowed and doing so can result in up to £500 fine and six points on your licence for e-scooter users.

“If you use an e-scooter to get into town, please park it responsibly not obstructing the way and if you see any scooters that are not parked adequately please report them at www.voiscooters.com/report/uk/.”

Share

Is there a problem with this page?

Footer navigation

We use cookies on this site to give you a better, more personalised experience.

I'm fine with cookies I'd like to manage the cookies

Northamptonshire Police

  • Contact us
  • About us
  • News
  • Careers
  • Campaigns
  • Privacy notice
  • Cookies
  • Terms and conditions
  • Accessibility

Information and services

  • Advice and information
  • Crime prevention
  • Stats and data
  • Accessing information (FOI)
  • Report
  • Tell us about
  • Apply or register
  • Request
  • Thanks and complaints

Partners

  • Police.uk
  • Ask the Police
  • Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

Follow us on

© Copyright 2022. All rights reserved.