Sussex Police have increased patrols in Tilgate Park, West Sussex, to stop people using off-road bikes and other nuisance vehicles. Officers are spending more time in the area during February 2026 following reports of dangerous riding that puts regular park users, such as dog walkers and families, at risk.
The police are using legal powers that let them give formal warnings to anyone found riding in a way that causes distress or alarm. If the rider has been warned before or continues to ride dangerously, officers from Crawley Police can take the vehicle away and seize it.
The grounds at Tilgate Park are officially a bike-free area to avoid accidents and conflict between riders and pedestrians. This recent action follows a wider effort in the town where police seized high-powered electric bikes during January 2026 after they were used illegally on public paths and pavements.
People living in the Bewbush, Creasy Drive, and Longhurst Road areas have also reported problems with noisy and dangerous vehicles. The police are asking residents to report any sightings of these bikes to help keep the town’s parks and streets safe for everyone.
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