Gardaí to get powers to seize scrambler and quad bikes if misused

The HSE found that 62 people were injured last year in accidents involving off-road vehicles like scrambler bikes. Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Gardaí are to be given tougher powers to deal with the growing misuse of scrambler and quad bikes, including the power to seize the vehicle from a private premises.

Transport Minister Eamonn Ryan and Minister for State Hildegarde Naughton said the legislative measures will grant gardaí additional powers to help crack down on anti-social use of MPVs in public places.