Bikers using road near North Yorkshire beauty spot ‘as a racetrack’

Several motorcyclists have been charged after a police crackdown on speeding.

North Yorkshire Police Traffic Bureau said they responded to reports from the public that “the A59 near Bolton Abbey was being used as a racetrack” by bikers.

An officer was deployed from Skipton – and recorded a number of motorcyclists travelling at speeds of more than 90mph. The road has a 60mph speed limit.

In a tweet, the bureau said: “These motorcyclists will be invited to court!

“We have a zero tolerance towards this driver/rider behaviour. It puts lives at risk!”