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Crackdown on Illegal Scooters, ATVs, and Mopeds in New York City
Illegal scooters, ATVs, and mopeds have become a significant nuisance in New York City. These vehicles are often modified to be noisy and are used inappropriately, including being ridden on sidewalks, posing a danger to pedestrians.
City officials have taken a strong stance against these illegal activities. Recently, over 200 mopeds and scooters were destroyed at Staten Island’s Fresh Kills Landfill. Mayor Eric Adams, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell, and NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban were present during the event, addressing the press and highlighting the city’s commitment to cracking down on these issues.
While the officials emphasized the severity of the problem, some statements may have been exaggerated. Chief of Patrol John Chell described the situation as if there were criminal gangs on mopeds roaming the city. “There’s murderers on these bikes. There are shooters on these bikes, robberies on these bikes. Reckless drivers putting our public at peril,” Chell stated.
However, statistics paint a slightly different picture. In 2023, over 18,000 illegally registered mopeds and scooters were confiscated, yet only 22 robberies were reported. This year, 79 robberies have been reported so far, indicating a slight increase.
Despite the relatively low crime rate associated with these vehicles, Mayor Adams reiterated that crackdowns will continue throughout the summer. “We know that many of these scooters are used legally for commerce in our city, but far too many are illegal and unregistered. They should not be on our streets,” Adams commented.
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