{"id":795,"date":"2019-07-19T13:46:04","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T12:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/gardai-must-have-powers-to-seize-and-crush-dangerous-scramblers-and-quad-bikes-in-public-spaces\/"},"modified":"2019-07-19T13:46:04","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T12:46:04","slug":"gardai-must-have-powers-to-seize-and-crush-dangerous-scramblers-and-quad-bikes-in-public-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/ga\/gardai-must-have-powers-to-seize-and-crush-dangerous-scramblers-and-quad-bikes-in-public-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Garda\u00ed must have powers to seize and &#8216;crush&#8217; dangerous scramblers and quad bikes in public spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Social Democrats co-leader R\u00f3is\u00edn Shortall TD today called for legal changes to allow garda\u00ed to seize and \u2018crush\u2019 scrambler and quad bikes being driven dangerously in public spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Shortall made the call in support of today\u2019s report by the Finglas Safety Forum which found that three quarters of residents are very concerned about the dangerous and anti-social use of scramblers and quad bikes.<\/p>\n<p>The Dublin North West TD said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government has to take its head out of the sand when it comes to tackling the scourge of the illegal use of these vehicles in parks and recreation areas. The misuse of scramblers and quad bikes is terrorising communities and it is only a matter of time before tragedy strikes again.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPeople are sick of the government\u2019s helpless mantra that everything is being done and that the law is adequate. I raised this issue with the Taoiseach in the D\u00e1il just two weeks ago and he said this activity is already covered under section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 and that what is required is better enforcement, education and awareness. This is just not good enough and it shows just how out of touch this government is on issues that are having a real impact on communities.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cI fully support the recommendations in today\u2019s report for legislation to empower garda\u00ed to enter public parks and green areas to seize and \u2018crush\u2019 scrambler and quad motorbikes that are being driven dangerously. This is also supported by senior garda\u00ed who are doing their best to tackle this problem but need legal changes to equip them to do it effectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis approach has worked in Merseyside, alongside measures by the police there to properly engage with and educate young people about the dangers of reckless and intimidating use of these vehicles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>ENDS<\/p>\n<p>19th July 2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notes to Editors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Questions on Promised Legislation, 3rd July 2019<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/debate\/dail\/2019-07-03\/18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/debates\/debate\/dail\/2019-07-03\/18\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1563630144737000&amp;usg=AFQjCNExLBwR37a5_65ChBpSmijbhc9grA\">https:\/\/www.oireachtas.ie\/en\/<wbr \/>debates\/debate\/dail\/2019-07-<wbr \/>03\/18\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social Democrats co-leader R\u00f3is\u00edn Shortall TD today called for legal changes to allow garda\u00ed to seize and \u2018crush\u2019 scrambler and quad bikes being driven dangerously in public spaces. 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