The tragic death of a 27-year-old man while riding a scrambler bike will once again raise concerns about the risks associated with off-road vehicles.
Ryan Phillips from Lisburn was killed after his bike collided with another scrambler in a lane near Sprucefield park-and-ride on Sunday evening.
An 18-year-old man was also treated in hospital for injuries he suffered in the accident although these are not believed to be life-threatening.
The death of Mr Phillips is a terrible tragedy for his family but sadly is not the first fatality involving scrambler bikes.
In July last year mother of three Valerie Armstrong died after being struck by a scrambler while walking her dog in Colin Glen Forest Park.
Another serious incident took place in October when a nine-year-old boy was hit by a scrambler on a football pitch in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.
Following the death of Mrs Armstrong, the assembly debated the issue of scramblers and quad bikes and while it was generally accepted that legislation is available to tackle unlawful use of these vehicles, there was a strong sense that what is needed is effective enforcement.
Certainly, it has to be acknowledged that the antisocial use of quads and scramblers is a particular problem.
But there are many people who want to engage in an enjoyable pastime and they need to be able to do so in a lawful and organised environment.
The assembly debate heard calls for local councils to look at providing proper facilities for bikers which would allow young people to use these vehicles safely.
In terms of children and young teenagers, it is also important that parents are fully aware of the laws surrounding the use of quads and scramblers and make sure they are only used at designated sites.
We have to accept that people are going to continue using off-road vehicles but there needs to be a greater focus on safety and the enforcement of existing regulations.
