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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Anti-social Behaviour: Motorcycles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle antisocial biking in towns.

Answer

New powers in the Crime and Policing Act 2026 remove the requirement for police to issue a warning before seizing motorcycles and other vehicles used antisocially. In May 2025, the Government launched a consultation on proposals to allow the police to more quickly dispose of seized vehicles which have been used anti-socially. The Government response to the consultation was published on 9 June. It sets out our intention to reduce and align timelines to dispose of seized vehicles from up to three months to seven days. Changes will be made when legislative time allows.

We are taking steps to ensure local police forces can tackle anti-social behaviour in local communities. The Government has put more than 3,000 extra officers into neighbourhood roles in less than a year. They are dedicated to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in their local communities and towns through the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12249
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Anti-social behaviour Motorcycles Urban areas
Link
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