A forbidden rider’s dirt bike has been seized in Pāpāmoa.

Police said they impounded the illegal bike around 12.30pm yesterday and infringement notices were issued to a 21-year-old man who was previously forbidden to drive.

Senior Sergeant Deirdre Lack said the enforcement was part of an ongoing operation to target illegal and dangerous dirt bike behaviour.

“Police would like to thank the members of the public that call this behaviour in and encourage the public to continue to do this as police do not tolerate this behaviour.

“Police would like to encourage residents to report this type of activity as soon as possible.”

Lack said they were committed to addressing unlawful and dangerous driving behaviour that threatened public safety and community wellbeing.

“If you know the addresses where offending dirt bikes are stored, please contact police.

“If you see dangerous driving happening now, call 111.”

For non-emergencies or to provide information on the dirt bikes, use the 105 service either over the phone or online. On the website, click ‘Make a report’.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.