Police have launched an operation to crackdown on antisocial motorcyclists in Aberdeen.
Officers aim to target bikers being a nuisance in their communities by riding their machines dangerously on city streets.
Thirty bikes were seized last year and 33 people charged by police for various offences.
Operation Armour is now in its 10th year and has been hailed such a success that other officers across Scotland have been in touch for advice.
Inspector Jon Millar, of the Mastrick community policing team, said: “We have too many bikes in the city that are ridden illegally, are unsafe, or the drivers don’t have skill and people end up getting hurt.
“There is typically an increase in the antisocial use of motorbikes as the nights start getting lighter. Operation Armour will not only look to tackle this issue but also the wider problem of motorcycle thefts from the city.
“Over the last three years we’ve seen a steady decrease in calls to us reporting incidents but there is still a small minority who ignore traffic rules and ride dangerously and irresponsibly, causing a menace and more importantly a danger to the public.
“This is not acceptable and we will continue to target those intent on behaving in this way.”
Northfield SNP councillor Jackie Dunbar said: “This campaign will get the message out to those who commit this antisocial bike behaviour that the operation is started again, and they should be aware of how successful it’s been recently, and the consequences of their actions.”
Police have appealed for the public to help with the crackdown and report any antisocial behaviour by calling 101.
