Lordswood and Walderslade

E-scooters and e-bikes.

Local officers have visited schools in the area to educate children and young people about the safe and legal use of e-scooters and e-bikes. These sessions help raise awareness of the laws that apply to these vehicles, as well as the safety risks they can pose when used incorrectly. In addition, officers from the Medway Community Safety Unit recently carried out a targeted operation to tackle the unlawful use of e-scooters and e-bikes. During the operation, several scooters were seized and riders were dealt with for a range of driving offences. This work forms part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and address concerns raised by local residents.

Nuisance motorcycles.

Officers have been carrying out regular patrols in areas where nuisance motorcycles are known to be a concern. These patrols help officers identify riders who may be using their vehicles in an antisocial manner, such as riding dangerously, creating excessive noise or using vehicles in places where they are not permitted. When offences are identified, officers take appropriate action, which may include issuing warning notices or dealing with any road traffic offences committed by the rider. This proactive approach helps to deter antisocial behaviour, improve safety and respond to concerns raised by local residents. Officers will continue to patrol these areas and take action where necessary to address nuisance motorcycle use.

Antisocial behaviour - nuisance and catapults.

Local officers are working closely with businesses to identify young people involved in antisocial behaviour in the area. Antisocial behaviour includes actions that cause nuisance, alarm or distress to others, such as disorderly behaviour, vandalism or persistent disruptive conduct. Information shared by local businesses helps officers identify those involved and take appropriate action. Where individuals are identified, officers may carry out follow-up visits to speak with them and their families, provide advice and support, and take any necessary enforcement action. This partnership approach helps to address problems at an early stage, reduce antisocial behaviour and improve the safety and wellbeing of the local community.