Police seize off-road pit in Burnley's Abel Street

Police have seized an off-road pit bike in Burnley that was being ridden without insurance, a driving licence or an MOT.

The bike was also without a DVLA registration or number plate when officers spotted it travelling along Abel Street.

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The rider was stopped and, following further inquiries by a response officer, a section 165 police notice was issued and the bike was seized.

Police have seized an off-road pit bike in Burnley that was being ridden without insurance, a driving licence or an MOT.placeholder image
Police have seized an off-road pit bike in Burnley that was being ridden without insurance, a driving licence or an MOT.

A police spokesman said: “It's safe to say the pit bike has now swapped Abel Street for a secure compound. We will continue to take action against uninsured, unlicensed and unregistered vehicles to keep our roads safe for everyone.”

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