The City of Rochester is cracking down on illegal dirt bikes and ATVs on city streets.
Mayor Malik Evans announced stricter enforcement, including a $500 fine and proof of road-readiness for a first offense, and $2,000 fines for repeat violations.
Unclaimed or unpaid vehicles will be destroyed rather than auctioned to prevent reoffending. Police Chief Dave Smith confirmed that stolen bikes with VINs are returned to owners, while others are sent to the scrapyard.
The city is also pursuing legal action against businesses selling these vehicles without proper licenses, such as “The Plug Wireless.”
Recent enforcement efforts led to the recovery of 14 off-road vehicles and over 60 citations.
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