Cops target motorbikes

TWEED POLICE say they are taking a “zero tolerance” approach to anyone riding unregistered motorbikes on public roads after charging a rider with several offences near Hastings Point recently.

Tweed Police said they are increasing their presence between Kingscliff and Pottsville to address the increasing number of youth riding unregistered motorbikes “in a dangerous manner in parklands and on road-related areas.”

Police said Highway Patrol officers stopped an unregistered Shineray 200cc AG Motorbike on Round Mountain Road near Hastings Point on Thursday, March 9.

The rider was charged with numerous offences including not stopping when directed to do so and being unlicensed for the class of bike (he only held a learner car licence).

He was also charged with riding an unregistered class A vehicle on the road, riding an unregistered vehicle and riding an uninsured vehicle.

Police said that “zero tolerance” will be afforded to anyone riding unregistered motocross bikes on roads or trespassing on private property (bushland) in the Tweed-Byron Police District.”

The rider was caught near Hastings Point as Tweed Police begin the crackdown on illegal riders