Levenmouth police have warned of an increased risk and threat from the illegal use of cars in the area.
Officers have extended an initiative to rid the roads of illegally driven cars while also dealing with problem motorcyclists.
Operation Reflector was launched last year to tackle the issue following numerous complaints from local people about motorbikes and quads speeding through parks and along roads and even pavements.
There were also a number of accidents and near misses, the most serious of which resulted in the death of a pet dog as it walked with its owner in Methil.
Chief Inspector Adrian Annandale said Operation Reflector was now well established in the fight against illegal bikes, which he believes are reducing as illegal car use increases.
He said: “What we have found is a rising trend towards the illegal use of motor cars on the road.
“They get called scheme cars commonly and are cheap cars which are exchanged between individuals.
“They drive about the roads and are a danger to other road users.”
Mr Annandale said the cars tended not to be insured or MOTd and added: “We have targeted it and continue to target it through the good legislation in place allowing the seizure of vehicles.”
Local action has included the involvement of the DVLA which also has the power to seize vehicles without proper documentation.
The chief inspector said the action would continue as it is yielding positive results.
“The danger posed to other road users by illegal drivers will be addressed to keep Levenmouth roads safe,” he said.
“Prevention sits at the centre and officers have been successful not only in detecting offenders driving vehicles but also in seizing their vehicles.
“This will continue to ensure that positive action is taken against this type of criminal activity and will also keep the roads of Levenmouth safe for other road users.”
The initiative has been praised by local councillors, with Methil member David Graham stating: “This initiative is necessary because it protects the ones riding the motorcycles as well as other road users.”
