Police seize vehicle following reports of anti-social riding in Eastbourne

Sussex Police have seized a moped in Eastbourne under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 following persistent community reports of anti-social riding.

Case Details

• Location: The targeted anti-social riding occurred repeatedly in the Kingsmere area of Eastbourne.
• The Vehicle: A moped was identified as the offending vehicle.
• Prior Enforcement: Local authorities had already issued a Section 59 warning notice in June, which the riders chose to ignore.
• The Offenses: Beyond violating the active Section 59 warning, subsequent police investigations revealed that the individuals riding the moped did not possess valid driving licenses or valid insurance.

The Seizure

Local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) tracked down the vehicle while out on active patrol. Because the prior official warning had been breached, the officers exercised their power under the Section 59 process to immediately confiscate and impound the moped. 

Community Reporting

Sussex Police emphasized that this seizure directly highlights the value of community-led intelligence. Local residents are continually urged to report nuisance and anti-social vehicle use directly to the Sussex Police Operation Crackdown team to help officers safely track, map, and eliminate dangerous driving patterns.