Councillors call for action to stop antisocial bikers on Canvey

3:00pm Tuesday 25th September 2012 in News By Jacqueline McMillan

Councillors call for action to stop antisocial bikers on Canvey Councillors call for action to stop antisocial bikers on Canvey

COUNCILLORS have called for tougher action against a gang of bikers who race down Canvey streets.

For the past month, scores of young riders have been causing misery for residents by revving their engines, honking their horns and racing in the early hours.

They use lookouts to alert them whenever police are approaching and then ride away when officers arrive.

Now police are to carry out a covert watch to try to catch them.

The group has been seen travelling through the Dutch Village, the Saints Row estate, and along Long Road, Furtherwick Road, Haven Road and Clinton Road.

They have also been seen racing up and down the recently-opened multimillion-pound Roscommon Way extension.

County councillor Ray Howard , who has been inundated with complaints from disgruntled residents, said he is disappointed the problem is still going on and is calling for action.

He said: “It is getting out of control. I’m told these vehicles are coming from miles around and the drivers are organised, using lookouts and phones to alert each other when the police are coming.

“I accept the police are stretched and they do the best they can, but we need this seen to.

“It can’t carry on. It’s already gone on long enough.”

Highways inspectors from Essex County Council have also since been down to the island to assess any damage to the roads.

Janice Payne, councillor for Canvey South ward, said: “Some of these roads have more rubber on them now than Brands Hatch. It’s just not acceptable.”

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We have been carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area of Roscommon Way during the past couple of weekends and will continue to do so this autumn and beyond.

“Our patrols have stopped any antisocial riding and driving that has been taking place at the time, but we do need to collate evidence which will help any prosecutions against individuals.

“We will be carrying out covert patrols in a bid to reduce problems and restore calm and peace to the area.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Essex Police on 101.

Comments (8)

3:23pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Alekhine says...

I wonder how many of these kids own a touring Harley Davidson? Wrong picture perhaps?
I wonder how many of these kids own a touring Harley Davidson? Wrong picture perhaps? Alekhine

4:06pm Tue 25 Sep 12

dread1 says...

yes please get rid of them , for us real motorcyclists who ride a bike for pleasure, hence reason why our inssurance keeps going up :-/
yes please get rid of them , for us real motorcyclists who ride a bike for pleasure, hence reason why our inssurance keeps going up :-/ dread1

4:11pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Basildon.lad.21 says...

I seen them when I go to canvey. They race around the Morrisons car park, and hang outside the McDonalds. I suppose its just a bit of fun though!
I seen them when I go to canvey. They race around the Morrisons car park, and hang outside the McDonalds. I suppose its just a bit of fun though! Basildon.lad.21

4:16pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Nebs says...

When they get caught the judge will tell them not to do it again, and that will be all the police and residents will see for their efforts.
When they get caught the judge will tell them not to do it again, and that will be all the police and residents will see for their efforts. Nebs

4:44pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Chairman Meow says...

Clearly the CCTV installed in the area isn't being monitored in real time. The fact that police don't appear to be using footage from them in a bid to identify them afterwards suggests it's not being recorded either...
Clearly the CCTV installed in the area isn't being monitored in real time. The fact that police don't appear to be using footage from them in a bid to identify them afterwards suggests it's not being recorded either... Chairman Meow

4:47pm Tue 25 Sep 12

MO MONIKER says...

The council should put spikes on the road. u can cut up an old shoping troley to make them.
The council should put spikes on the road. u can cut up an old shoping troley to make them. MO MONIKER

4:51pm Tue 25 Sep 12

Chris Flunk says...

While they're at it, they should get the idiots using Canvey Wick as a motocross circuit. It's been designated a SSSI, anyone caught over there should have their motorbikes confiscated and crushed.
While they're at it, they should get the idiots using Canvey Wick as a motocross circuit. It's been designated a SSSI, anyone caught over there should have their motorbikes confiscated and crushed. Chris Flunk

9:51pm Wed 26 Sep 12

EssexPerson says...

OK, show of hands, who didn't see Roscommon Way extension being used as a race track? Considering the previous set-up around Morrisions was already being abused in the same way. How long have they been saying it's time to clamp down on this behavour. Stop talking and just do it. But as someone else said, all the courts will do is slap their wrists and let them go do it again. Assuming it even gets to court....
It's not just the bikers, it's the car racers also. And what is it with the nobbers who rev their engines? Why!?!
Although I must congratulate ECC on the cheap racetrack - Silverstone redevelopment £25mil; Roscommon Way £12mil. :P
OK, show of hands, who didn't see Roscommon Way extension being used as a race track? Considering the previous set-up around Morrisions was already being abused in the same way. How long have they been saying it's time to clamp down on this behavour. Stop talking and just do it. But as someone else said, all the courts will do is slap their wrists and let them go do it again. Assuming it even gets to court.... It's not just the bikers, it's the car racers also. And what is it with the nobbers who rev their engines? Why!?! Although I must congratulate ECC on the cheap racetrack - Silverstone redevelopment £25mil; Roscommon Way £12mil. :P EssexPerson

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