To consider reporting this to someone?

user40816 · 2023-04-21T17:44:39+00:00

We live on a new build estate that has a rather scenic (drainage) pond. Over the past few weekends, a family has been bringing their pre-teen (maybe 10-12 years) children to the pond and riding around the footpath of it on a medium sized quad bike. It's not a 1000cc sports bike (noise wise) but it's also not silent. They're usually at it for a couple of hours and more family often turn up to watch (?!). AIBU to think that a footpath in the middle of a residential estate is not an appropriate place to consider a racetrack for your not-so-little kids? AIBU further to consider reporting this to the council if they carry on?

345s · 22/04/2023 07:12

Zebedee999 · 21/04/2023 20:29

New build estates always have social housing mixed in, dare say it will be one of these residents having no respect for those that have paid for their own houses and facilities. Very anti social, dangerous and illegal.

Why attack people based on assumptions that they rent their home? I only found out my home owning next door neighbour received 12 years for smuggling heroin when I saw it on the news. There are wankers everywhere and it has very little to do with home ownership.

Badbudgeter · 22/04/2023 07:11

TonightImGonnaPartyLikeIts1989 · 22/04/2023 04:10

"The government classifies road legal quad bikes as a B1 vehicle. That means the driver must hold a full car licence or full motorcycle licence, category B1 (issued before 1997) to drive it on the road. If you are riding a quad bike off-road then bear in mind that children under 13 years old cannot drive or be a passenger on a quad, even if it’s being driven on private land. Kids over 13 can ride quad bikes of an ‘appropriate size and power’ on private land, but they must have completed formal training for driving ATVs first."

That’s interesting, I’ve actually booked to take DS 12 quad biking in the holidays. 12 is the minimum age the company take but maybe it’s different for businesses. They also offer a driving experience in a proper landrover for children who are 11+

TonightImGonnaPartyLikeIts1989 · 22/04/2023 04:10

"The government classifies road legal quad bikes as a B1 vehicle. That means the driver must hold a full car licence or full motorcycle licence, category B1 (issued before 1997) to drive it on the road. If you are riding a quad bike off-road then bear in mind that children under 13 years old cannot drive or be a passenger on a quad, even if it’s being driven on private land. Kids over 13 can ride quad bikes of an ‘appropriate size and power’ on private land, but they must have completed formal training for driving ATVs first."

TonightImGonnaPartyLikeIts1989 · 22/04/2023 04:08

Sounds like illegal behaviour, let alone anti social

parkinsurance.co.uk/the-laws-on-road-legal-quad-bikes-explained/

Can you subtly follow them back when they leave -to find out their address?

Anyway, report to police 101 when they start. Report to local borough council and also to management company of the estate. All 3 will have their own reasons why they'd intervene.

Atethehalloweenchocs · 21/04/2023 21:02

Its so fucking selfish - we have a few places here where people ride these, and most are ok, but a few have been on playing fields or tracks which are meant for walking - definitely report it, they are being complete CFs.

Zebedee999 · 21/04/2023 20:29

New build estates always have social housing mixed in, dare say it will be one of these residents having no respect for those that have paid for their own houses and facilities. Very anti social, dangerous and illegal.

Blondey2023 · 21/04/2023 20:05

Log with police and council.

What selfish twats they are.

Really feel for you, the sooner you report it the better. I despise people that make everyone elses lifes a misery. Grrrr

ThreeB · 21/04/2023 19:59

If it's a new build estate then there is likely a clause in the covenant that covers unreasonable behaviour. If the builders are still on site, it may be worth speaking to them as a first point of call

moistclam · 21/04/2023 19:51

Which part of the UK is this in, OP? We may have a similar issue..

Justaflippertyjibbet · 21/04/2023 19:44

Definitely report this before it escalates. The kids will get bigger and will soon be there all hours, probably unsupervised. I had this near me and it drove me potty.

Strugglingtodomybest · 21/04/2023 19:44

user40816 · 21/04/2023 19:02

The thing is too big to get into a car, so while I obviously agree with you, I have no idea how they would intend to get it to an appropriate place as they'd have no chance riding it anywhere!

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They need to transport it using a van or a trailer, like the rest of us do.

MaggieFS · 21/04/2023 19:34

Yes, absolutely, if it's private and their usage is preventing others who pay towards it from enjoying it then I'd report them to whomever looks after it.

LakeTiticaca · 21/04/2023 19:23

Definitely report to police and council. This sort of behaviour is preventing people from using a community space and also disturbing their peace and quiet in their own homes.
Our town (like many others) have a big problem with this behaviour, quad bikes and off road dirt bikes causing a dangerous nuisance by riding recklessly on public roads, no helmets, weaving in and out of traffic, doing wheelies etc.
The police are doing their best and have seized quite a few, but it's like wack-a-mole, take one away and another one pops up 😡

Badbudgeter · 21/04/2023 19:22

Shinyandnew1 · 21/04/2023 19:06

So they presumably live quite nearby? Do they live in the estate?

It would annoy me!

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You buy a trailer and tow it somewhere suitable. I’d report everywhere and see who fixes it first. Police, council, management agents, parish council, is there a community Facebook page?

ASimpleLampoon · 21/04/2023 19:17

Some police forces have dedicated teams to deal with this kind of behaviour. Where I live you can report it via a website.

FannyPhart · 21/04/2023 19:14

user40816 · 21/04/2023 19:02

The thing is too big to get into a car, so while I obviously agree with you, I have no idea how they would intend to get it to an appropriate place as they'd have no chance riding it anywhere!

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Well perhaps they should have thought of that before buying it. And of course the fact you can't actually use them in public roads or pavements. It always amazes me how many people buy these e scooters for their kids too which everyone knows need a license, insurance and can't be ridden on public roads or pavements. Bit pointless buying one really if you can't actually use it.

CindersAgain · 21/04/2023 19:11

Phone 101 as soon as they arrive.

Bearpawk · 21/04/2023 19:11

Yes ring the police.
I'd also start walking a pram (empty) around the footpath and refuse to move out of the way to they have to keep stopping, because I'm petty like that

FabFitFifties · 21/04/2023 19:10

Ring the police - we have problems with this next to our estate. The well used football pitch is now a mess and a no go for the kids. The footpaths around it (a school route) are a mess and dangerous - high speed quad bikes whizzing round the corner. Not particularly noisy though.

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user40816 · 21/04/2023 19:08

AndIKnewYouMeantIt · 21/04/2023 19:06

This would piss me off. We pay a yearly management charge for the little park on our estate. We have had letters before about not doing X and Y on it (BBQs scorching the grass for example). Is there a management company?

We do too, in fact we've just been charged our yearly maintenance fee for the upkeep of predominantly that area, so yes. Is it worth letting them know do you think?

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Shinyandnew1 · 21/04/2023 19:06

user40816 · 21/04/2023 19:02

The thing is too big to get into a car, so while I obviously agree with you, I have no idea how they would intend to get it to an appropriate place as they'd have no chance riding it anywhere!

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So they presumably live quite nearby? Do they live in the estate?

It would annoy me!

AndIKnewYouMeantIt · 21/04/2023 19:06

This would piss me off. We pay a yearly management charge for the little park on our estate. We have had letters before about not doing X and Y on it (BBQs scorching the grass for example). Is there a management company?

Sortyourlifeout · 21/04/2023 19:03

Heroicallyfound · 21/04/2023 18:52

Can people walk another way round? Ie is it the only way in/out of the estate or something? Do they let people through if needed?

That's irrelevant?

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user40816 · 21/04/2023 19:02

Strugglingtodomybest · 21/04/2023 18:53

As someone whose family owns quads and dirtbikes, I say they are being unreasonable. They need to find a proper track to ride on.

The thing is too big to get into a car, so while I obviously agree with you, I have no idea how they would intend to get it to an appropriate place as they'd have no chance riding it anywhere!

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Coffeeandcards · 21/04/2023 19:01

Yeah I think I would. It’s stopping others using the communal space safely.