Lake Macquarie Police District officers have taken action against a number of people during an operation targeting the illegal use of unregistered trail bikes.
Police said they conducted a proactive operation on Wednesday, focusing on the areas of Windale, Glendale and Cameron Park.
During the operation, a rider was seen travelling on Main Road, Cameron Park, before the 28-year-old man was arrested on Nancy Close about 3pm.
He was taken to Toronto Police Station and charged with drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, display misleading plates, use unregistered and uninsured vehicle, possess prohibited drugs and drive while disqualified.
The Teralba man has been refused bail to appear at Toronto Local Court on Thursday.
Police said they saw a second rider, a 33-year-old man, who they arrested about 4.20pm after seeing him travelling from Windale to Dudley.
He was taken to Belmont Police Station and charged with drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, use unregistered and uninsured vehicle, rider not wear helmet, unlicensed rider and trespass.
The Gateshead man has been granted conditional bail to appear at Belmont Local Court on Monday.
During the operation, police also issued three infringements for negligent driving, two youth cautions for ride unregistered bike, and seized four unregistered trail bikes.
Lake Macquarie Police District Commander Superintendent Daniel Sullivan said police will continue to detect and deter illegal trail bike offences throughout the Lake Macquarie area through these operations.
"The behaviour of trail bike riders is a major concern for police," he said.
"Their reckless behaviour not only places their lives at risk but more importantly, those of innocent people," he said
"When riders are detected breaking the law, police will take appropriate action by issuing infringements, charges, suspending licences and seizing bikes."
