More than 22 people have been charged and 21 motorbikes seized following a five-week police crackdown in Aberdeen.
Operation Trinity, now in its seventh year, has been targeting dangerous motorcylists who have been causing havoc in communities across the city.
Nuisance riders were reported to the procurator fiscal for a number of offences, including driving carelessly and without insurance, disobeying traffic signs and driving while disqualified.
Police teams focused on particular blackspots, but the operation’s leader, Kevin Wallace, said the problems were affecting all areas.
“Operation Trinity is a city-wide operation,” he said.
“There are pockets of the city which are more affected than others – places like Northfield, Mastrick and Tillydrone, communities that tend to have more open spaces.
“They are areas where we do get the repeat calls, but beyond that we also get issues elsewhere in the city. For example 21 bikes have been seized this year so far from areas like Cove and across Bridge of Don, Seaton, and Garthdee, so it’s not specific to one particular area.
“It’s very difficult to pin them down because of the very nature of bikes being driven all across the city, which is why it’s a city-based operation rather than one community policing team taking responsibility for it.”
Inspector Wallace said the operation would continue through to October because the number of offences traditionally peak during warmer weather and longer nights.
“The vast majority of motorcyclists and motorists obey the law, 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,” he said.
“Antisocial motorcycle use can be anything from speeding and riding on footpaths and open land to not wearing the right protective clothing, which carries a risk for not only the public, but also the rider themselves.
“We really need the public to work with us on this operation. If you know who the offenders are, tell us. If you know where the bikes are being stored, tell us.
“This is not acceptable for the communities of Aberdeen and we will continue to target those intent on behaving in this way.”