Police Scotland has launched an operation across Renfrewshire and Inverclyde to tackle the illegal use of off-road bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters.
Project Trail will see officers carrying out patrols and speaking to members of the public about the law surrounding the use of these vehicles.
While it is legal to buy off-road bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters in Scotland, they cannot legally be ridden on public roads, pavements or other public places. They can only be used on private land with the permission of the landowner.
Police said officers have the power to seize vehicles being used illegally and riders can be charged. In some cases, parents can also be held responsible and face charges.
Inspector Ross Wilson, of the Renfrewshire Community Policing Team, said: “Officers have been engaging with schools, community councils, and young people to highlight the message that the use of these vehicles in public is illegal.
“The legislation around their use exists to protect the public, and should they be used illegally then policing powers will be used. I appreciate that these vehicles have been purchased legally but I encourage both the riders and parents to be aware of the legislation and the risk associated with utilising them in public, not just to the rider but the wider public.
“I am also aware that a number of those riding these off-road bikes are doing so in an anti-social and dangerous manner with no consideration for other road users. These riders are often wearing masks hiding their identity with no protective clothing.
“I am encouraging members of the community who have any information to assist in identifying these individuals including CCTV, Ring doorbell or dash-cam footage to contact police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The initiative will run until Monday, 17th August.