Caerphilly motorcyclist reported for dangerous riding

Gwent Police said the rider was travelling at excessive speed and overtook four vehicles in a single manoeuvre, apparently unaware of the marked police vehicle behind them.

The force said the rider showed "little regard for other road users."

The motorbike was seized under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002.

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "This motorbike drew attention to itself when it was spotted travelling at excess speed in the Caerphilly area.

"Completely oblivious to the marked police vehicle behind them, the rider then performed a 4 car overtake at excess speed and generally rode recklessly with little regard for other road users.

"The motorbike was stopped and rider reported for dangerous riding and travelling at excess speed.

"Utilising Section 59 Police Reform Act 2002 powers, the motorbike was seized and rider had to walk home".

Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 gives police officers powers to tackle anti-social vehicle use.

A uniformed officer can take action if they have reasonable grounds to believe a vehicle is being driven carelessly or inconsiderately, or is being driven illegally off-road, and that its use is causing, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public.

The legislation allows officers to stop a vehicle and, in certain circumstances, seize and remove it.

Police also have powers to enter premises where they reasonably believe the vehicle is located in order to carry out the seizure.

Section 59 is commonly used to deal with anti-social driving, including behaviour such as excessive speeding, wheel-spinning, revving engines, street racing and other driving that causes nuisance or concern to local communities.

Previously, drivers would often receive a Section 59 warning before a vehicle could be seized.

However, legal changes introduced in June 2026 removed the requirement for police to issue a prior warning before taking enforcement action.

For that reason, motorists found to be using vehicles in an anti-social manner could now face immediate seizure of their vehicle if officers believe the legal threshold has been met.