A FIFE MSP wants to put the brakes on anti-social behaviour after a dog was hit by an off-road bike at Lochore Meadows last week.
Claire Baker has demanded action from the Scottish Government to stop the issue from getting out of control.
The Labour MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife said she had long been concerned about the "reckless and dangerous" use of off-road bikes, which she says causes "disruption and distress" in communities and poses a danger to the public and riders.
She said she has submitted written questions, asking ministers about their plans to tackle the problems, and claimed the government has not made any "meaningful progress".
Ms Baker said: "For years, communities across Mid Scotland and Fife have been calling for stronger action to address anti-social behaviour and off-road bikes.
"While the UK Government is taking steps to strengthen police powers, the Scottish Government has failed to act, leaving local communities to deal with the consequences."
She said the UK Labour government is currently working to strengthen police powers through the Crime and Policing Bill to better address this issue in England and Wales.
Ms Baker has urged the Scottish Government to consider similar legislation.
She is also encouraging the government to learn from successful approaches elsewhere, where dedicated enforcement and engagement strategies have been developed in response to off-road bike-related anti-social behaviour.
Police forces have used drones to monitor areas where the problems have been reported.
Ms Baker said: "People have to feel safe in their own neighbourhoods.
"The Scottish Government must stop dragging its feet and take real action to tackle this persistent problem."
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