Cleator Moor

YOU SAID
Off Road Bikes - causing issues at Cleator Moor and Frizington
Information from Calls for service and Local residents.

Priority raised 19.04.2026

With the lighter nights and warmer weather we have seen an increase in calls for service for nuisance off road bikes, we are planning an operation in the coming weeks to address this issue and will be targeting problem areas and utilising the use of the drone to assist us in identifying offenders

12.06.2026 - Officers were out throughout the afternoon, stopping a number of vehicles and engaging with drivers to ensure they were complying with road traffic laws. The operation focused on identifying issues which can put road users at risk, with offences dealt with including:
• driving without insurance
• vehicle defects
• using vehicles in a dangerous or unroadworthy condition
• drug and alcohol-related driving offences

One driver was arrested for failing to provide documents and driving without insurance. Two drivers were arrested for positive drug driving. A further two drivers had negative breath tests.

YOU SAID
illegally parked and speeding vehicles are causing issues in the area of Ennerdale Bridge

WE DID
High visibility patrols conducted
liaising with Parish Council to assist with the use of their Speed Indicator Device (SID)
Static speed checks conducted - no vehicles driving over the limit at this time