Off-road biking is also causing an increase in noise complaints

It comes following a rise in complaints regarding people riding motorcycles, quads and motorised scooters off-road without permission from the landowner.

Tayside Police said some riders were showing "total disregard" for their safety and that of the public.

Officers will be targeting specific trouble spots in the spring and summer months and also visiting schools.

Sergeant George Airth, of the Tayside Police road unit, said anyone caught was risking a court appearance and the possible seizure of their motorcycle.

Criminal offence

"Over the past few weeks, there has been an increase in the number of complaints regarding young people using the footpaths and other recreational and park areas for off-road motorcycling and scrambling," he said.

"Anyone interested in off-road motorcycling or scrambling should be aware of where they can and where they cannot ride their bikes and the effect they have on others in the area."

Sgt Airth stressed that it was a criminal offence to ride a motorcycle or moped on common land without lawful authority and that it was the responsibility of riders to obtain permission from landowners.

He said riders also had to be aware of insurance, noise and safety equipment issues.