Police Activity Newsletter - Issue 30

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POLICE, CRIME & ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR UPDATE 21ST JULY - 3RD AUGUST 2021

CRIME OVERVIEW

Crime reported over the last two weeks has decreased slightly. Thefts from vehicles have reduced, however, they are still happening and appear to be by opportunist thieves, so we

continue to encourage people not to leave valuables on display. Bike theft is still occurring in and around the city, however this has definitely decreased since our work recovering the bikes a few

weeks ago. The majority of violent offences and public order offences are happening in the Old City area, as such we are proactively targeting this area and applying a long-term problem solving plan.

privately owned e-scooters can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission. Many of the same rules of the road also apply to riders of e-scooters. For example, it is an offence to ride one whilst over the alcohol limit or whilst under the influence of drugs, to pass through red lights, and to use pavements. It is also an offence to carry more than one person on them. The police will generally give a warning on the first occasion and if caught again, privately owned e-scooters may be seized, and the riders prosecuted

for the relevant offences. The VOI e-scooter trial is being monitored closely so, if you see misuse of a VOI e-scooter, please note the registration number which is displayed on the back, side and stem of the vehicle and e-mail support@voiapp.io whereupon the company may decide to suspend or deactivate the rider’s account or levy a fine against them.

E-SCOOTERS There has been a big increase in the number of e-scooters in our city. E-scooters are classed as motor vehicles and are therefore subject to the same regulations. Insurance and a driving licence is required for any motor vehicle on public roads and as insurance is not available for privately owned e-scooters, it is therefore illegal to use privately owned e-scooters on public roads, footpaths, pavements or cycle lanes. Currently, the VOI e-scooter trial vehicles are the only ones which carry insurance so all other


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