Hertfordshire police have issued a warning to off-road bikers causing damage to an open field in Bricket Wood.
Yesterday (Tuesday, March 26), officers handed a Section 59 to a rider, who used his van to transport bikes to the field off Lye Lane on Saturday (March 23).
The Section 59 is a marker placed on a person and a vehicle relating to antisocial driving behaviour.
If the offender repeats the crime within 12 months, Hertfordshire police will be able to seize vehicles under the police reform act.
A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said: "St Albans Neighbourhood Policing Team often receive calls regarding off road bikes at the Lye Lane, Bricket Wood open field location.
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"This piece of land is private property and no persons have permission to use off road bikes/vehicles here.
"This causes damage to the land and excessive noise for local residents.
"Please reframe from using this location for off-roading. Riders/drivers will be dealt with robustly."
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