Derbyshire police issue warning after off-road vehicles cause damage on farmer’s land
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They police said they received a report that two off-road vehicles had driven onto the property in the Whaley Bridge area and got stuck.
In doing so, added the police, they have torn up the grass in the field, causing damage to the land.
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Hide Ad"Unfortunately for the drivers, they couldn't get off the field quick enough as the farmer managed to get the vehicle registration details.
"Following up on enquiries we identified the drivers who have subsequently paid for the damage they have caused.”
The police said although the damage to the field was not intentional, it is still reckless behaviour by the drivers.
"Tearing up grass in a farmers field may not seem like the biggest crime of the century, however it still leaves our farmers/landowners out of pocket due to having to pay for products to get the grass back to a good condition, and is a lengthy process.
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Hide Ad"This is something for people who enjoy off-roading to be mindful of.
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Hide Ad"Also remember we are still in the middle of a pandemic! So non-essential travel isn’t allowed. This includes coming over to our area for off-roading!" the police said.
The police have previously issued a reminder that it is against the law to ride quad bikes, three-wheeled bikes or trail bikes and some other two-wheeled vehicles in public parks or on publicly-owned land without permission from the local authority.
As with unlicensed powered vehicles, these can only be used on private roads or land with the road or land-owner’s permission.