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We have a lot of dirt bike activity at the moment - very excessive speeds.
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6 Comments
Fairhaven Dave
The police refuse to chase them, but I don't see why they cant do things like, run a rope across the road and stretch it tight when they drive by. This nonsense was off the charts today. There must be a reasonably safe way to curb this obnoxious destructive trend before someone gets killed by one of these idiots.
juli
it was definitely out of control yesterday.
we need to step up enforcement, crack down on the sales of the vehicles (perhaps entry into a mandatory database that can be quickly accessed by make/model/color if it is spotted being used illegally on the streets), and the city should pass a hugely cost prohibitive mandatory fine if you are caught riding one, like three thousand dollars or something.
the danger this poses to others and themselves is outrageous. and it destroys residents' quality of life.
FairHavenRes
There was a green & white dirt bike tearing up and down Poplar well past dark last night--around 11pm, I think. It was incredibly, incredibly loud. He had several kids on bikes roaming up and down the street, scouting for him. He went all the way to where Poplar ends in Lombard and then turned around in the parking lot on the corner of Lombard/Poplar--multiple loops. He paused for a while in front of 441 Poplar because it's quite dark there, but eventually started back up and went the wrong way down Chatham, headed towards Ferry St.
By the way, Fairhaven Dave, two words: water hose :)
Andrushka
Hey ClickFixers, time to start writing and e mailing the mayor’s office. Read below for details on the coalition to Stop Illegal Traffic (SIT)
New Haven Coalition to Stop Illegal Traffic
The New Haven Coalition to STOP ILLEGAL TRAFFIC (SIT) on our streets had its second meeting on Sept. 18. Alderman Justin Elicker reported that since our meeting last month, the city has started a concerted effort to address the issue of dangerous and illegal use of dirt bikes, all terrain vehicles, and other illegal motorized vehicles on our streets. Currently, police do not have the authority to seize and hold illegally operated motorized bikes and ATVs. Therefore, violators can reclaim impounded vehicles shortly after being caught by paying a small fine to the towing company.
On September 18, 2012, SIT members decided that the quickest way to make our streets safer is to rally the community in support empowering the city to take more aggressive actions against illegally operated dirt bikes and ATVs.
What the city is doing:
1. The Corporation Counsel (the lawyer for the city) has been directed to explore the legality of the city taking possession of non-registered dirt bikes, atvs, etc. that have been operated illegally and destroying them. Other enforcement ordinances are also being explored.
2. The City is in conversation with state legislators about state-level action.
What Coalition members and supporters are being asked to do:
a. Call the Office of the Mayor (203)946-8200 and tell the Mayor that you are concerned about this issue and that you want results by next summer 2013.
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b. Write to the Mayor at MayorDestefano@newhavenct.net. You may want to include the following points:
“I am a concerned citizen who is frustrated by the increase in use of illegally operated dirt bikes and ATVs on New Haven streets, inside New Haven Parks, and near playgrounds and other recreation areas. It is my understanding that the NHPD has a long standing no-chase policy, which I agree with given the chances that a chase could result in injury of an innocent bystander. However, more needs to be done. I support the city’s effort to create policies that will eliminate the reckless behavior before someone else is killed. We’ve had many close calls already in 2012; a little girl was hit by a dirt biker while waiting at a bus stop with her dad, and a dirt biker himself suffered life-threatening injuries after losing control of an unregistered illegally operated dirt bike. Please, do what is necessary. You have my support!"
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c. If you feel comfortable, go on www.SeeClickFix.org. Select a report of illegal dirt bike or ATV riding with multiple posts, and contribute your own comment. You have the option to comment anonymously on See, Click, Fix. If you comment anonymously you will be asked for an email address but it is not displayed with the comment.
S.I.T. New Haven
Tired of this issue? Then show your support this Tuesday 11/13 @ 6 p.m., all should attend, no excuses! If not you, and us, then who? Tell everyone you know and bring them along if needed--lets pack the room, this may be our only chance for this type of City-wide meeting. Please distribute widely.
via Alderman Justin Elicker:
"There will be a public hearing on the dirt bike ATV issue Tuesday, 11/13 at 6pm in Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall. It's an opportunity for people to express their concerns about the dirt bike issue and for the City to talk about what we plan on doing. Could you all help get the word out?"
Rob Smuts
This issue was recategorized from Other to Policing Issue.