Loud ATV drivers at night? City government? Police?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC code on ATVs etc
https://code.dccouncil.us/us/dc/council/code/sections/50-2201.04b

No refueling bill that never passed thanks to Nadeau etc
https://lims.dccouncil.us/downloads/LIMS/35979/Introduction/B21-0781-Introduction.pdf

No chase is a policy but they are trying to make it a law
https://trackbill.com/bill/district-of-columbia-bill-213-law-enforcement-vehicular-pursuit-reform-act-of-2021/2102100/

thanks for reminding me that I need to vote today to make sure to keep Erin Palmer off the council and Robert White out of the mayor’s office.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

No window can block that throttle.

[Anonymous]

This explains the progressive approach to this issue:

“ Yet in certain circles on the left, an orthodoxy has taken hold: To complain about ostensibly minor crime and other urban disorder, when so many people endure much worse, is to flaunt your privilege.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/06/us-city-violent-crime-rate-perception/661337/

[Anonymous]

What I don’t understand-
These are not licensed, street legal vehicles. Institute sting efforts, round them up and impound them en masse.

Or is DC just hoping Darwinism will take care of it??

[Anonymous]

Well a group of them were riding down 14th street as Bowser was feet away from her Victory party. Talk about perfect timing.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

No one told Eric he was doing a “dog whistle”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What I don’t understand-
These are not licensed, street legal vehicles. Institute sting efforts, round them up and impound them en masse.

Or is DC just hoping Darwinism will take care of it??

So I did a little googling around, and it looks like ATVs are a problem in every east coast city (not just DC), including smaller cities, and police all have the similar problem: chases are dangerous to the rider and bystanders so the have limited ability to chase. That said, I think NPS ought to be able to do something. You don't necessarily have to chase to show that law enforcement cares. There was also a bill in DC that would prohibit refueling ATVs - that seems sensible.

[Anonymous]

Here’s NYC doing something about it: https://twitter.com/news12bx/status/1539382662296752130?s=21

[Anonymous]

I’m got a high tech solution. You heard it here first. Have a tracker that is built into each vehicle in such a way that removing it would render it useless. Then no chase but if they come into DC send progressive fines over and over. Apparently some are stolen so that’s a wrinkle. I also wonder if the same tech could just cut off the motor at the entry to DC?

Meanwhile build a park to ride in and even let them charge tickets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m got a high tech solution. You heard it here first. Have a tracker that is built into each vehicle in such a way that removing it would render it useless. Then no chase but if they come into DC send progressive fines over and over. Apparently some are stolen so that’s a wrinkle. I also wonder if the same tech could just cut off the motor at the entry to DC?

Meanwhile build a park to ride in and even let them charge tickets.

They don’t want a park to ride in. The thrill is terrifying innocent bystanders, breaking the law and getting away with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

No window can block that throttle.

Could we get ambulances to follow them around in case they need first aid?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What I don’t understand-
These are not licensed, street legal vehicles. Institute sting efforts, round them up and impound them en masse.

Or is DC just hoping Darwinism will take care of it??

So I did a little googling around, and it looks like ATVs are a problem in every east coast city (not just DC), including smaller cities, and police all have the similar problem: chases are dangerous to the rider and bystanders so the have limited ability to chase. That said, I think NPS ought to be able to do something. You don't necessarily have to chase to show that law enforcement cares. There was also a bill in DC that would prohibit refueling ATVs - that seems sensible.

Logically, this points to a single gang from the rural east coast areas terrorizing cities. /s

[Anonymous]

The glee with which NYC Mayor is crushing ATVs and dirt bikes