TV licence evaders tucked away in corners of the county could get an unexpected visit from inspectors on motorbikes fitted with special equipment.

To track down remote TV licence evaders, the collecting authority has unveiled the bikes as the newest addition to its fleet of detection vehicles.

In 2004, the agency caught 240 rural evaders in Worcestershire. The city also has a bad record for going without a licence.

Worcester topped the licensing agency's League of Shame - a list of the worst towns across the county - and racked up a whopping 518 non-payers within the city boundaries.

"We've always visited unlicensed addresses in Worcestershire, but now we can rev things up a gear or two," said Mark Whitehouse, spokesman for TV Licensing West Midlands.

"Of course, we'd much prefer those who need a licence to buy one in the first place.

"But with the use of 4x4s and now motorbikes, getting out to remote locations to track down evaders is even more straightforward for our enquiry officers.

"However hard your home is to get to, if you're watching TV, you should be covered by a valid licence."

Mr Whitehouse warned evaders they risked a trip to court and a fine up to £1,000 if they watched TV without a permit.