MOTORCYCLISTS have been warned that coming to North Wales to use it as a racetrack is NOT considered essential travel.
North Wales Police’s Roads Policing Unit are warning bikers and other motorists that speed enforcement is still in operation during the corornavirus outbreak.
Officers said that one biker said he had come "for a blast" on his motorcycle when they stopped him yesterday.
The unit tweeted: "Coming here for 'a blast' on your m/cycle is NOT considered essential travel. This was an excuse given to us whilst on patrol yesterday.
"This isn't a drill. Please stay at home
"And if you are out (travelling to work) the speed limit still applies
Coming here for 'a blast' on your m/cycle is NOT considered essential travel 🤨 This was an excuse given to us whilst on patrol yesterday 🤦♀️
— HGC Uned Plismona'r Ffyrdd/NWP Roads Policing Unit (@NWPRPU) March 26, 2020
This isn't a drill. Please stay at home
And if you are out (travelling to work) the speed limit still applies#StayHomeSaveLives pic.twitter.com/2qJx3B118O
Earlier this week, police said drivers travelling at high speeds on the roads of North Wales could be taking advantage of less traffic due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Motorists, including bikers, have been speeding despite a nationwide lockdown being ordered by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday.
Mr Johnson has given police powers to issue fines to members of the public who are caught travelling for non-essential purposes.
The force said it will continue its presence on the roads and urged members of the public to travel safely at a time when the NHS is being stretched.
A police spokesperson said: “Despite being asked to stay at home, we are still seeing people drive at high speeds on some of our roads – this includes motorcycles too. Maybe it’s because there’s less traffic on the roads? Maybe it’s because some are still taking advantage of the good weather? There is no excuse.
“Enforcement will continue. We are still out there keeping an eye on the roads. Please heed the warning. The last thing we need is to deal with a road traffic collision.”
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