Throughout the year, officers at Tenby police station receive reports from members of the public concerned with the nuisance caused by young people riding mini-motorcycles or quad bikes. Generally, those reporting such instances are driven to distraction by the sound of the engines of such vehicles. Parents must understand that they are responsible for their children's actions when riding these machines and they should remember this when deciding to purchase them as Christmas gifts. If used on a road, the rider must hold an appropriate driving licence and be fully insured against third party risks. If used on a road, the rider must wear a proper motorcycle helmet. If used on the road, the machine must be properly registered with the DVLA and taxed. The above conditions apply even if the machine is used on car parks or public playing fields. It is all right to use them on genuinely private land, i.e. areas to which the public are excluded. "Parents should be aware that if their children are involved in accidents involving the illegal use of a vehicle on a road (or car park or playing field) they might be liable if sued for damages," said Inspector Les Clark, of the town's police station. "I give fair notice that officers have seized mini- motorcycles not properly conforming to the law under Section 136 of the Traffic Act and I would be prepared to toughen up even further on this if parents do not control use of these vehicles. "There is no doubt that using mini-motorcycles is fun, but the use of such vehicles should not cause annoyance to others and should be done safely."