Operation Trailblaze is a new initiative launched by North Yorkshire Police to address the increasing issue of anti-social and illegal use of off-road vehicles in the Scarborough Rural area.
This initiative is a collaborative effort involving law enforcement, forestry management teams, environmental agencies, and community stakeholders. The operation aims to combat the disruption to local forestry and wildlife habitats caused by off-road 4x4 vehicles and motorbikes, which threatens the balance of ecosystems and impacts the safety and enjoyment of these areas for communities and visitors.
North Yorkshire Police seeks to tackle the problem head-on through a combination of enforcement, education, and prevention strategies. The goals of Operation Trailblaze are to restore order to affected areas, protect wildlife, ensure natural spaces are preserved, reduce damage from irresponsible off-road activities, and promote respectful and lawful use of shared resources. Targeted patrols, public awareness campaigns, and community collaboration will be implemented.
North Yorkshire Police are asking the public for assistance to tackle the issue of anti-social driving in local forestry and wildlife areas. Members of the public are requested to report any instances of irresponsible off-road vehicle use. The information from the public is considered vital in helping to identify and address harmful behaviours.
To report incidents, North Yorkshire Police requests that the following details be included: the location of the incident, the time and date, and a description of the vehicles or individuals involved. Reports can be made anonymously.
North Yorkshire Police say that off-road vehicles are not allowed on forest tracks as they cause a danger to other users and the environment. It is illegal to drive off-road vehicles on these tracks. Off-road motorbikes can only be legally ridden on private land with the landowner's permission or on land owned by the local council that is designated for this purpose.
If you have any information about off-road motorbikes causing a nuisance, North Yorkshire Police can be contacted on 101, or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Information that can help the police includes the name and address of the owner of the motorbike, where the bike is stored, when and where the bike is being used, and any other information like a description of the individuals and bike make and model.
North Yorkshire Police say they are asking for the public's support in protecting natural spaces to ensure they remain safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Non-emergency enquiries can be made by calling 101. For those with a hearing or speech impairment, the textphone service can be used on 18001 101. In emergency situations, such as an immediate danger to life, violence, a road traffic collision where life is at risk, or a crime happening right now, 999 should be called. For those who have pre-registered with the emergencySMS service, the textphone service 18000 or text 999 should be used. British Sign Language (BSL) users can call 999 BSL for a remote BSL interpreter. Those in danger who cannot speak, should still call 999 and follow the instructions provided.
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