Dear Sir, Telangana police have so far seized over 1.5 lakh vehicles for violation of Covid-19 lockdown. Four of the confiscated bikes, which included quad bikes and scramblers, were found to be stolen. Image: Merseyside Police Image: Merseyside Police “Yet there has been a spike in reports of young people riding scrambler bikes and quad bikes … And a blue Sinis Spirit was recovered following a pursuit in Weoley Castle. Nearly 1.4 lakh of the seized vehicles are two-wheelers. Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6EA H Bauer Publishing, All registered in England and Wales. After police seized the bike of a resident in Ambur in Tamil Nadu for violating Sunday’s total lockdown, the 27-year-old man set himself ablaze in protest and is now battling for life. On Saturday traffic cops intercepted an off-road bike gathering in Victoria Road in Birmingham city centre. Later in the day, three off-road bikes were pursued in the Bromford area. Traffic cops were out in force over the Easter Weekend to clampdown on "covidiots" who had turned deserted streets into racetracks. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. more >, Ducati unveil Diavel Lamborghini limited edition, Ducati have unveiled a new limited edition version of the Diavel 1260 in homage to sister company,... However, there’s better news regarding organised and professional theft, as Dr German explains: "Motorcycle thieves still operate but to a much lesser degree than a month or two ago and appear to be using vans or other large vehicles during the curfew period. The county, together with Stoke-on-Trent, is one of three West Midlands sub-regions to be placed in the Very High Alert Level. more >, Honda Blackbird-riding R5K member braves wind and rain for isolated camping adventure, A determined R5K rider braved cold and blustery conditions to complete her first solo camping trip... Another sped off on board an orange KTM but was tracked by the police helicopter and caught by an officer in Grosvenor Road, Aston, after the bike was dumped. You can unsubscribe at any time. Police seized nine off-road bikes and made a string of arrests after gangs of Covidiots turned empty city roads “into race tracks”. The impounded vehicles were kept not just at the police stations but also in school compounds, parks, private garages and even in open places. more >, Staff Writer, hick for life, two cylinders max, Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085, Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141 Police had confiscated a motorbike from a rider who failed to stop for cops during the lockdown. 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Two dirt bikes and a quad were recovered and checks on police systems revealed two were stolen. Sgt Mitch Darby, from West Midlands Police's Traffic Unit, said: “The majority of people are behaving responsibly and staying at home to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Two were stopped and reported for riding without licences or insurance, their bikes were seized for destruction. In the larger interest of public at large even minor irregularities committed by police are ignored and you have to apply for return of the bike only after courts are opened or request the police to show mercy on you. Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. Hyderabad police release 34k bikes seized for coronavirus lockdown violation The MP suggested that the two-wheelers be released with a warning that a second violation will result in complete seizure of the vehicle. My bike was seized for violating section 144 order (lockdown). Four were confirmed as stolen. “Hyd Police have released bikes in the last few days. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar on Monday tweeted that the police have released the bikes in the last few days. © 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley had said his force would consider roadblocks, marshalling supermarkets and searching through shopping baskets and trolleys if people continued to flout the rules. And our message is clear to any off-road bikers caught riding irresponsibly: you face being arrested, we’ll seize your bike and apply to the courts to confiscate and crush it.”. He has since backtracked on his comments, describing his language as “clumsy”. The bikes are currently at the Sector 53 police station of Gurugram. If you can, please show your appreciation for our free content by donating whatever you think is fair to help keep TLE growing and support real, independent, investigative journalism. "Hyd Police have released bikes in the last few days. Company Number: LP003328 Registered Office: Academic House, 24-28 Oval Road, London, NW1 7DT. A.P.Loganathan, Advocate, Madras High Court Sadly, some will be burned and others will languish in a police garage unable to be returned either due to erased frame numbers or because they are unregistered.". The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president said many poor people were suffering as their vehicles were seized by the police. Police had been confiscating bikes of all those stepping out without any reason. Tamer Moustafa, fom Moseley, accused his wife Nelly of having affairs with their next door neighbour and even his own father. Police seized several quads and off-roaders from anti-social riders over the Easter weekend, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle and several bikes were seized as a result. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. “And our message is clear to any off-road bikers caught riding irresponsibly: you face being arrested, we’ll seize your bike and apply to the courts to confiscate and crush it.”. Following appeals from various sections, Hyderabad police have released nearly 34,000 two-wheelers which were seized for lockdown violations since March 23. 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The scooter, confirmed as stolen, was recovered but the rider escaped from the scene. The teenager was charged with having no licence or insurance and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. He was bailed to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on May 11.