MSP Claire Baker has kick started a campaign to tackle quad bikes following a spate of problems in Kirkcaldy.
The Mid Scotland and Fife MSP visited Rabbit Braes, which has been described as a “problematic area”, before meeting with concerned locals.
Last month a dog owner issued a warning to off-road bikers when his pet Labrador, Rosey, was injured at the site after being hit by a biker.
In the last Parliament the Mrs Baker successfully campaigned against anti-social behaviour on quad bikes and scooters in Levenmouth, working with police and locals to raise the issue both in the area and to the Scottish Government.
She is now hoping to work with the police and the Government, along with locals in Kirkcaldy, to tackle the problem once again.
This includes hosting a round table meeting to discuss the way forward.
Following the meeting she said: “Anti-social behaviour on quad bikes has been a problem in the region for some time now.
“While there has been good success in tackling it in Levenmouth, it now seems that Rabbit Braes is becoming a problematic area for such behaviour, alongside other areas in Kirkcaldy.
“The concern for many locals is their safety.
“Often these vehicles are used in parks and public pathways and cause a huge danger to children, residents and dog walkers.”
She said the truth was that any area of grassland of a significant size in the region was being seen as an opportunity to race these vehicles and at times put the safety of others at risk.
“There are many people who use or buy these vehicles that do not realise their use can be a criminal offence, just as there are many who use these vehicles safely and within the law,” she said.
“However, locals need the full support of the Government and local police if they are to tackle this anti-social behaviour.
“I know that local officers are aware of this problem and are acting but it is vital that we all work together.
“That is why I will be raising this issue with the new Minister for Community Safety and I will be hosting a round table next month that will discuss the way forward.”
