Tomorrow night, Cr Michael Farley will urge his colleagues to adopt a new bylaw that will give police unprecedented power to confiscate unregistered monkey, mini and trail bikes, and hit irresponsible riders with hefty fines.

Frankston Council is the only Victorian council to have introduced the law. Under the rules, it is an offence for any person to ride an unregistered monkey, mini or trail bike on roads and public places (including nature reserves) in the City of Frankston. A first offence attracts a six-month impoundment, plus a $250 release fee and holding fee of $300. The second offence incurs a 12-month impoundment, a $250 release fee and holding fee of $600. The council can destroy any impounded motorcycle if the owner has not paid the fines within seven days of receiving a penalty notice.

Since it came into effect last October, complaints from residents about unlawful motorbike riding have reduced significantly.

Sergean t Andrea Winfield, of Endeavour Hills police, welcomed the proposed bylaw, saying illegal motorbike riding was a "huge problem" in the city.

"It's a nuisance to residents and a safety issue. The law is definitely worth considering, but it will be a matter of trying to catch the riders."

A petition signed by numerous residents calling for the bylaw will be submitted to Casey Council.