MORECAMBE police say they will take action against anyone found using a mini-moto' in a public place after a 14-year-old girl was injured.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the girl was run over by a man riding a mini-moto machine, suffering a broken thumb and bruising in the incident close to Parliament Street in the resort's West End on Friday.
PC Simon Street says police want to speak to anyone who saw the incident or the rider of the mini-moto himself.
"Mini-motos are replicas of normal motorbikes which can be dangerous if not driven responsibly. Owners should be aware of the requirements to use them on the roads," says PC Street.
"They may only be about 18-inches high but they can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. The results of a fall while riding one are all too easy to imagine. Even more horrifying is the thought of a collision between a mini-moto and a car or lorry," he told the Citizen.
* MINI-MOTOS are legally defined as mechanically propelled vehicles, and when used on a public road are regarded as motor vehicles. They should not be used unless the rider holds a driving licence, has insurance and the machine complies with all legal requirements.
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