 Off-road driving has been blamed for damaging ancient tracks |
Police have stopped dozens of motorbikes and 4x4 vehicles in a crackdown on illegal off-road driving in the Yorkshire Dales. Officers mounted an operation at the weekend to enforce a ban which came into force in September to protect ancient tracks in the national park.
Some 46 bikers and three 4x4 drivers were stopped but nobody was arrested.
A park authority said the operation had helped to educate off-roaders about the need to keep within the law.
Police and park officials also warned they are planning more joint patrols in coming weeks.
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