Every neighborhood contains its own quality of issues, but loud and unwieldy ATVs seem to be a pervasive issue across Philadelphia, according to the mayor and a city councilwoman.
In an effort to dissuade all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from wreaking havoc in any section of Philadelphia, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (D-At-large) plans to introduce a measure—on behalf of Mayor Michael Nutter—to increase fines for illegal ATV use and give police greater enforcement ability, according to multiple news outlets.
This continues an effort led by the councilwoman, who announced public hearings in June to tackle the problem that impacts safety, in addition to quality of life.
The bill looks to raise fines for illegal ATV use on public sidewalks or property (ie., recreation centers and parks) to $2,000, up from the state law of $300. Additionally, police will be allowed to confiscate and destroy the ATVs.
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Emily
6:08 am on Friday, September 21, 2012
This is totally worth city councils time. Living near Richmond and Cumberland st in the 19125 far to many Sundays have been ruied by the noise and chaos of ATV's driving the streets near my house.
simon bloom
7:05 am on Friday, September 21, 2012
In upper Roxborough the ATV road bikes ride up and down trails not built for motor vehicles. Then they come onto the streets loud and noisy. Riding on the rear wheel with the potential for accidents. They are a danger and a nuisance.
W . Clouthier
8:52 am on Friday, September 21, 2012
I take it police are still not allowed to chase them. So, how much of a chance do they have to catch these people? I saw one Jackass driving up Ridge Ave doing a wheelie.Now when that idiot hurts somebody or kills himself his mother will be on the cover of the daily news trying to find a way to blame the police for her kid doing something ILLEGAL.
simon bloom
9:02 am on Friday, September 21, 2012
That's exactly what will happen. They do wheelies on Roosevelt Boulevard during rush hour. If they get hurt it's the other persons fault.
B. Bren
12:35 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
In Tacony Park they destroy the grass deliberately. They also ride against traffic on Olney Avenue. Vans from NJ bring ATV's to park because they know there is no law enforcement. Hours of noise , esp. on Saturdays and Sundays, even at night.
They act like a sovereign society with no laws, and no respect. Mad MaX lives.