 "Extreme speeders" can lose their licence within days of being caught |
A major operation involving officers from six forces is being staged in an effort to keep reckless motorcyclists alive on North Yorkshire's roads. North Yorkshire Police are taking a hard line policy on speeding bikers in response to the county's accident figures - 28 riders died in 2003.
The joint operation has been organised to coincide with this weekend's UK Superbike races at Croft Circuit.
Unmarked police cars and motorbikes have been deployed to deter speeding.
Superintendent Martin Deacon, head of road policing, said: "The racing on the track will be great but that's the only place for risk-taking and high speeds.
"I have a very uncomplicated message for all riders and drivers coming to Croft. Enjoy your visit, and we will do our best to help you do that.
"But if you ride or drive dangerously we will catch you, and we will take strong action."
Fatality figures
Police say the force's fast-track policy can cost extreme speeders their licences within days of being caught.
Eleven bikers have lost their lives on the county's roads so far in 2004 - compared to 16 at the same point in 2003.
"That's still 11 too many," said Mr Deacon.
"We cannot tolerate this number of fatalities , and we will not tolerate bad, stupid or irresponsible behaviour by any driver or rider."
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