POLICE were called to reports of dirt bike riders on Portland today (Thursday).
Pit bikes, meant for racing on bike tracks, were reportedly being used on public roads around the Castletown area of the isle, Weymouth and Portland Police said.
The force reminded people that the use of pit bikes is not allowed on the public highway or on land without the landowners permission.
It added they can be seized by officers if they are ridden in an 'anti-social manner'.
"PCSO Jason has been on patrol this afternoon in Underhill following reports of pit bikes being used around the Castletown area," police said.
"Portland NPT [neighbourhood policing team] would like to remind the community that using pit bikes is not allowed on the public highway or on land without the landowners permission.
"Bikes can be seized by officers under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 if they are deemed to be ridden in an anti social manner.
"If you have concerns around anti-social driving, please report them to Dorset Police on our website, and your local NPT will assist."
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