Residents living in LTN areas have raised concerns about moped riders charging ‘recklessly’ down pedestrianised streets.

One rider was caught on film heading down a cycle track and onto Campbell Road near Florence Park in Oxford.

The track leads to Larkrise Primary School where children were practising for their cycle proficiency.

 

Residents have struggled to report the incidents to the police as the mopeds often do not have number plates.

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One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “Unfortunately, where I live on Meadow Lane motorcycles and mopeds are a daily occurrence, despite it being a ‘quiet route’ and mostly pedestrianised or cut off to vehicles.

“This motorbike was much more noticeable though as it was going particularly fast.

“Luckily due to the awful racket it makes you can hear it coming before you see it - just enough time to jump I’m pretty sure it’s the same one in the footage as the timing matches up.

“I’m also pretty sure the same bike rode along Meadow Lane (between Iffley Village and Donnington Bridge) twice over the weekend.

“I have not reported to the police it yet, because there is no way to identify the bike as there is no number plate. And the driver whizzed by so fast I cannot describe his appearance!”

Oxford Mail:

Hazel Dawe who lives between Cowley and Headington explained that there is also a problem with mopeds around the Lye Valley estate, Dene road, Hollow Way and The Slade areas.

She explained that the streets had begun to feel quieter and safer when the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) were introduced.

LTNs prevent motor vehicles from taking shortcuts down residential streets with only cyclists and pedestrians allowed through.

But it often is possible for mopeds and motorbikes to fit through the bollards.

Ms Dawe said: “The moped in the video can be seen coming out of a cycle and pedestrian track leading to Larkrise Primary School.

“I have also seen the recklessly ridden moped whizzing around on Dene Road.

“This person is riding the moped at speed down quiet residential streets. It is only a question of time before they actually hit someone.

“This is one of the areas where LTNs have been introduced recently. The roads had become nice and quiet, and families had started allowing their children to play outside more.”

Oxfordshire County Council recently passed a motion to replace LTN bollards in Oxford with ANPR cameras.

Instead of physical barriers the ANPR cameras will issue motorists with a fine if they contravene the restrictions.

Thames Valley Police has been contacted for comment.