WA Police have charged 25 juveniles and seized 36 e-rideables in a targeted crackdown on dangerous riding behaviour in Perth's northern suburbs. Operation Moorhead, launched in Joondalup on January 5, was prompted by community concerns about anti-social riding, including throwing objects at people and vehicles, reckless riding on public roads, and posting videos on social media.
The juveniles charged are aged between 11 and 16, along with four adults, facing various traffic-related offences. Police have also destroyed multiple electric scooters and off-road bikes. Acting Inspector Scott Gillis described the behaviour as 'disturbing' and noted one incident where a 12-year-old was caught on an e-rideable capable of reaching 80 kilometres per hour.
Acting Inspector Gillis urged parents to monitor their children's use of e-rideables, stating that some parents were unaware of how their children were using the devices. 'Riding in an unsafe manner can have serious consequences,' he said. 'WA police will not tolerate anti-social behaviour that targets our community. It's totally unacceptable.'
From this year, children under 16 will be banned from riding and storing e-rideables at public schools across WA. Police will continue to work with schools to educate students and families ahead of the 2026 school year. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
