--- title: Fianna Fáil will empower Gardaí to seize and destroy scramblers and quad bikes– Curran description: Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for National Drug Policy and TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran has said that Fianna Fáil will give gardaí powers… --- [ Join ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/join-fianna-fail) [ Donate Now ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/donate-now) Search website: ** Search # Fianna Fáil will empower Gardaí to seize and destroy scramblers and quad bikes– Curran Published on: 29 January 2020 Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for National Drug Policy and TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran has said that Fianna Fáil will give gardaí powers to seize and destroy scramblers and quad bikes engaged in anti-social behaviour. Deputy Curran said: “Fianna Fáil will implement legislation to allow Gardaí to compulsorily seize scrambler bikes and quads on suspicion of anti-social behaviour. These bikes will then be destroyed if they are not backed up by appropriate ownership verification. “Gardaí have called for additional powers to deal with this issue. The scourge of loud, intimidating scramblers and quad bikes on public roads and parks is destroying the quality of life in many estates throughout the country. “Streets and parks that should be local amenities are being transformed into no-go areas by dangerous driving on scramblers,” concluded Deputy Curran. Tags: [Crime](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/tag/crime) , [Latest News](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/tag/latest-news) , [John Curran](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/tag/john-curran) --- ## **Related news:** April 26, 2021 --- ##### [Introducing a mandatory minimum 12-month sentence would help to curb knife crime – Curran](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/introducing-a-mandatory-minimum-12-month-sentence-would-help-to-curb-knife-crime-curran) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/introducing-a-mandatory-minimum-12-month-sentence-would-help-to-curb-knife-crime-curran) April 26, 2021 --- ##### [McAuliffe welcomes support for Self Employed in Budget 2021](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/mcauliffe-welcomes-support-for-self-employed-in-budget-2021) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/mcauliffe-welcomes-support-for-self-employed-in-budget-2021) [![McAuliffe and Lahart welcome new measures to tackle use of scrambler bikes](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Paul_McAuliffe_FF_DublinNorthWest.jpg)](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/mcauliffe-and-lahart-welcome-new-measures-to-tackle-use-of-scrambler-bikes) April 26, 2021 --- ##### [McAuliffe and Lahart welcome new measures to tackle use of scrambler bikes](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/mcauliffe-and-lahart-welcome-new-measures-to-tackle-use-of-scrambler-bikes) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/mcauliffe-and-lahart-welcome-new-measures-to-tackle-use-of-scrambler-bikes) April 26, 2021 --- ##### [Time to get tough on scrambler and quad bike users- Lahart](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/time-to-get-tough-on-scrambler-and-quad-bike-users-lahart) [![](https://www.fiannafail.ie/hubfs/fianna-theme/icons/arrow-next.svg) ](https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/time-to-get-tough-on-scrambler-and-quad-bike-users-lahart)