These guys are a nuisance riding also between Lexington ave and Lenox st. Saw one run the New stop sign on Fulton terrace.

Amen. BUT,

The police refuse to chase them because it "is too dangerous". I can't wait to see what happens when they figure out stopping bank robberies, breaking up domestic disputes, etc... are dangerous as well. They expect people to turn in people where they store the bikes. (ha ha ha)

You should vote on the other threads about this in The Heights too. Can't hurt.

If they really wanted to catch them all they have to do is wait by the convenience store on Farren Ave. Two last night stop by and were outside with their bikes taking a brake. They also ride to the gas station.

Again, I will add Lexington Ave. (bet. Grand & Aner) to the mix. Every year, I find myself dreading summer because of all the noise. They love doing wheelies on those so-called speed bumps that are totally useless for deterring speeding of any knid!

It's great news if the police have actually seized the bikes you mention, DMD9. I share others' frustration with this issue. There were two guys on bikes last night doing wheelies up and down Front Street. Later we saw them going up Lombard Street--if they hit traffic, they simply ride up the sidewalks--and then coming down Lombard Street again with a guy on a four wheeler. I don't think it's productive to criticize the police for not chasing the dirt bikers; they come in for tons of complaints from the public whenever there's an accident that results from a chase, so they're in a bind. I wonder though, if having the motorcycle cops patrol through Fair Haven would be helpful? They might be able to more easily give chase or follow the dirt bikers to figure out where they live and store their bikes.

Fair Haven Dave..How do you think the police caught these kids? Its because neighbors in the community called the Police and told them where they were parked ...they just didnt call the Police they called the District Manager, who has a direct line to the officers in the neighborhood and they were caught by surprise...and jimmy - the 2 dirt bikes you seen on Farren Avenue doing wheelies and racing..those were the 2 bikes the cops seized at Georgetown Apts that were hiding in the bushes>>>again these were calls to the district manager....Although this is a nice forum to exchange information...your negativity of the police is not going to solve the problems..if you have time in your lives to be frustrated and talk negative on this forum..do something constructive and phone your district manager..calling the non emergency number at the PD is not your answer..The district manager , love him or hate him, he will work for you and give you the best bang for your buck!!! Thats 5 dirt bikes and 1 Quad in 2 days that were confiscated by Police from info given by the community..there are alot more to go..

DDMD I wasn't speaking negative about the police, I simply mention that they could catch them there as I seen they were relaxing last night in front of the store. I may have seen them shortly before the cops seized them because there were nothing but young kids there at the time that I drove by.
I actually think the cops do an excellent job in New Haven given the tools that are at their expense.

Jimmie- I didnt mean you, personally, I meant the general population that like to vent without seeking a solution and making broad statements...Im just trying to show those who vent and spew about how the Police are useless and dont do anything, (And there are those people), that if both the Police and Community talk to each other, we can conquer almost anything, especially the retard kids who destroy our quality of life by riding dirt bikes and quads....And if you havent figured out who I am yet..call (203) 946-7163 the Police substation and I will answer the phone or get back to you..thanks.

2pm June 17th

2:15

Dungeon Master Duke 9,

My "negativity of the police" stems from lost sleep due to noise and irritation from investing in a community where my children can't play safely on the front lawn without chain link fencing.

Perhaps I grew up in an unenlightened community. But crap like this was not tolerated. If someone rode their dirt bike in a residential area, the police chased them down, they were fined heavily, and the dirt bike went to the scrapyard. Any damages caused by chasing them down were the responsibility of the pursued. The community backed this policy. The media backed this policy. And if the idiot riding the dirt-bike was 10 years old, the parents went down with him/her.

I don't envy the police their job in this city, trust me. I've seen the Jerry Springer crap they are forced to waste two thirds of the day dealing with. They have cameras pointed at them constantly, an uber liberal media scrutiny, and hundreds of civil rights groups ready to sue. Honestly, I got no beef with the NHPD, NOT a fun job. But their policy on this subject is not going to work. Most of these dirt bikes are stored in zones with "snitches get stitches" mentalities. People truck bikes to the other side of town to raise hell. And plausible denial is going to negate a HUGE number of the few accusations that arise.

In short, don't expect Neosporin is going to reattach a finger.

I dont believe DMD9, sorry pal. If you are a cop explain why these seizures wouldnt be made public, I'm SURE the NHPD could use some good publicity eh? If you are a cop maybe you could also explain why every city dept. logs on to seeclickfix as a rep. of the dept. they work for but cops dont(or do they?).

BTW I have been home for 2 hours and I have heard 3 Harleys come down my street at full rev, werent the east shore cops supposed to do something about that LAST YEAR or is that only in Morris Cove? Maybe it was just BS and I'm a sucker to believe anything king john says?

I saw a truck of white boys unloading dirt bikes at Clifton and Summit last week. I also predicted this would happen. No I didnt call the #... LOL, been there, done that too many times. telling the sarge where they frequently park on friday and sat nights did absolutely no good either.

I wrote in another post that yesterday (Sunday), it looked like a "convention" of dirt bikes outside 290 Lex. There were about 6 dirt bikes & 1 all-terrain 3 wheeler. they sped down Lex. toward Townsend, doing wheelies over every bump & reving the motors really loud. This happen late afternoon/early evening. Just sayin' . . .

Well said , Lexington Ave! Seriously, DMD9, I know so far you have only "implied" you are a police officer, but they still frown on impersonators, clever subtext or otherwise. So if you are in law enforcement and you want to cheerlead for your co-workers, post your photo, and come out of the "online anonymity closet" so we can take you seriously.

And if you are NOT a police officer. Tsk tsk... I know you are not flashing a fake badge or anything like that, but still, poor form. Those guys risk their lives out there and we can't have fakers undermining credibility. You could get some good men killed or at the very least ruin reputations with stunts like this.

The dirtbikers were roaring back and forth on Perkins Street a few weeks ago-- one of the dirtbikers jetted into the driveway and hid the motorbike in a garage behind a house (duplex) on Pine Street. I don't know the house number, but it's the second house facing Chatham on the East side of Perkins.

Mr. Fair haven Dave and lexington Avenue..My name is Sgt. Vin Anastasio of the NHPD and the District Manager of the East Shore , which is District 9 to City and Police Officials...My Click fix name or "Subtext" is (DMD9) which stands for District Manager of District 9.Ive been a police officer over 20 years and lived in New Haven for all my 50 years.Lets just say , I know my way around the city and feel your pain with some of these issues..My phone number at the substation on Woodward Avenue is (203) 946-7163....My photo can be found on the City of New Haven Website under Police Department...The reason why I dont make these seizures public is because I thought this might be a good forum to tell you..if you would like to hear names of the boys that have been arrested and had their bikes towed away..call the above phone number Ill be glad to tell you..I wont put their names here but there all boys you would know on Lexington ave..Clifton st.. Roosevelt st..Quinnipiac Ave. My officers and myself try everyday to solve these issues without getting anyone hurt in the process , even though you both might not think so. we are all as frustrated as you that more and more bikers keep showing up...Now that im out of the Anonymity closet, thanks to your nonsense...I look forward to your phone call.....PS..Call and give me the info as it occurs not hours later on this forum...I hope were adult here and dont have to go back and forth.(203)946-7163.

Hi Sgt. Anastasio ~ Thanks so much for your comment. I haven't questioned your being a police nor do I question the good work & the other officers do. If I came across that way, I apologize.

Sgt Anastasio, great to see you post here. You are indeed an asset to our community. And I would like to personally thank you for the response the police have had to our drug dealer problem at 686 Q Ave. I've called the non-emergency number twice in the last few days with concerns regarding the drug dealing (look-outs on corners, the dealer scoping out the block for customer arrivals, etc.) and a patrol car has been on the scene within minutes. That soothes the nerves greatly and shows up that we've been heard and you and your officers understand our needs as citizens to live and keep up an area we've all worked so hard to revitalize. Brenda Barnes Jones had a Heights meeting at St. James church and one of the items is to form a Block Watch group. We'd like to meet with you soon to get your take on how to best make this type of effort to work. I'll call you today and leave my contact info. Thanks again and you and your force are a welcome sight in my neighborhood anytime.

I'm still not buying it. Public servants should not be posting anonymously and I know for sure that the website will give you an official handle/log-in. I'd call the number of the east shore substation (and leave another message) but I swore after calling for the 100th time and not seeing anyone show up that 911 would be the next # I call. I could be wrong, I hope I am.

Lexington Avenue..I said lets be adult here..if you called my substation number 100 times and havent received a call back from me..You have obviously dialed the wrong number..I have never not called anyone back that has left me a number..again (203) 946-7163...

People try to say the same thing about LCI....we always call back if you leave a telephone number!

If the community gives us info we take action.

Thanks for the update Sgt. A !

so DMD9 are you saying that if I called the number of the substation you posted about the 4 dirtbikes that just went barreling down lexington ave doing wheelies at about 50mph(25 zone) at 8:09 pm tonight something could be done? I have played this game, I'm sick of it to tell you the "immature" truth about me. I dont know where they live so what can I do but complain CONSTANTLY?

At 8:09 I was working...Had you and I had a MATURE talk about these issues with me on the phone ..I would have given you my cell phone number, like I do to so many people, and by 8:10 I would have been on lexington ave. with 3 other officers doing our best to stop them...But you decide to come here and spew..remember the east shore district that you live in is 8 miles long from lighthouse Park to the North Haven line past Rt.80..the officers and myself cant be everywhere you want us to be at the oppurtune time, we need help from the community all the time to solve problems or just be there when its happening..and heres a little reality check..some folks have bigger problems to deal with in this city and complain less than you do...If all I have to worry about is a dirt bike going by your house 2 or 3 times a day for about 30 seconds each time..I consider it not to bad..compared to what others in this city have to deal with...again (203) 946-7163 or 830 Woodward Avenue..

I've been home at 2 Brewery Sq. since 5:45 and have heard nothing but these motorbikes for the past hour. It's historically rather quiet this time of day. I would be more than happy to gather with other residents to stop them by any means necessary. I'm done expecting people around here to conduct themselves in a civilized manor. I'm tired of hearing sirens in the evening because people can't figure out how to enjoy themselves and the weather without causing trouble. I'm finished with watching the city's resources going towards dealing with people who have no respect for the others they share a community with it. The take away message here is that if you can't conduct yourself in a society then you will by pressured by those who can to leave. Though I commend the police for what they are charted to do, a job I would not want, this and other troubles plaguing this area are beyond what their resources are capable of undertaking.

Very well said, "Residents Unite"! I was trying to figure out the simplest & best way to express the points you expressed. It's sad that the police have to regulate what ought to be common courtesy & respect for others.

The hockey masks and skull balaclavas worn by the dirt bikers are a nice touch.

Residents Unite & NewHavenJude, I agree completely with you sentiments. What is the best method to go about determining where these bikes are coming from? Should we set up a network that can instantly notify every member, in the attempt to track these bikes to the source? What is the best solution here to achieving some semblance of 'peace and quiet' in Fair Haven this summer? The bikes have been absurd on Poplar St as well, and I suspect we are all complaining about the same individuals; they know better than to stay in one area too long, but instead are polluting most of Fair Haven with their rude nonsense.

"not to bad compared to what others in this city have to deal with"

Wow. I did not realize we had become one of the Westvilles of New Haven. This bodes very well for my property value. Next thing you know we will have people buying homes again!

Jude, Residents, Lexington, - I'm in. No red berets though. I think I know who two of you are. Will be in touch. I'm off this thread. Amusing, but a total waste of time.

I've contacted Brenda Jones Barnes and Sgt Anastasio about starting a block watch in Fair Haven Heights. They are all for it and my neighbor Kevin (I'm Larry by the way) is willing to host the meeting. Hopefully we can schedule it next week around Thursday, I'll keep everyone posted. I did see a strong police presence last night in front of the Deli at 686 which did help disperse the crowds that are gathering there in the evening. Agreed no red berets, but are constuction worker vibrant greenish yellow vests allowed? :)

I'm definitely interested in a meeting of some sort, if someone can post the info here when it's available.

In related news I walked past the mechanic eyesore @ 515 East St at 6:00 pm this evening. A number of kids and a very familiar looking red and white dirt bike were inside the shop. This is on the corner of East St & Humphrey St; see Vision Appraisal pic here:

http://data.visionappraisal.com/photos/NewHavenCTPhotos//00/04/47/84.JPG

sorry for typing errors long day very tiredthat should read Vinnie arrested those punks last month.
Cecilia Proto

FYI- Quad demon that had been causing havoc for the last 3 weeks down East Shore Park and throughout the Morris Cove area..decided he would take a break and hide is quad..then drive his girlfriends car to "Krausers" with his boy..what he didnt realize that the Cop he was "baiting" and giving the finger too while driving his Quad , just happen to drive into 'Krausers" in the family car at just the right time..."GOTCHA"..and he gave up the Quad at his friends house to Officer Mike....Enjoy the beautiful weekend!!!!

Thanks Sgt Anastasio for the recent work and the quiet weekend. These dirt bikes have been annoying. While I am not against anyone owning them, I just feel they need to find a park or some location dedicated to the safe use of these vehicles and not the locals streets.

They are everywhere.

So we are posting wanted posters. It is the wild west after all.

2:45 pm

4:05 and the noise continues. No peace in the ghetto.

what street are you on HP? nice pics btw

and to think that when I was their age all I was interested in was ladies...

6:30

yeah these kids toured up and down Lexington ave, one of them was as loud as the de-baffled Harleys that the mayor said they were going to crack down on. I could run faster than what these two future urban dirt bikers were riding.

11:55 PM Harley with debaffled pipes drove down lexington ave trying to make as much noise as possible. he set off about 5 car alarms and I continued to hear him as he probably went to Foxon, then turned around and came back at 11:59 pm. All of the car alarms went off AGAIN and anyone who wasnt awakened by the first drive by certainly was after the second drive by.

How many busts did the East Shore cops do last year after their PROMISE to crack down on these jerks?

Keep up the good work.

Thanks for staying on top of this quality of life issue!

Thank you residents and NHPD!!!!!

Ok folks now I have to rip, I have been involved in this neighborhood for 40 yrs, I have had a reputation with the police as their worst nightmare. I never ever had a district manager not call me back,most came right to my house. I hold no punches, I tell the truth and Vinnie Anastasio is a good cop. so don't talk nonesense unless you got the guts to print your name and talk to vinnie face to face. I live near these kids on these bikes, they have been arrested over and over. Vinnie the guys on cifton Street last month on TV. Its not the cops fault they get a fine, pay the impound fee as long as they are not stolen and back on the street.
This problem has to be addressed in legislature and the court system, these cops got murders going on. did I hear one suggestion from anyone that you think that would fix this problem. I tell these kids everyday, I am calling the police, if I coulkd I would run them the hell off the road, Vinnie will vouch for that. suggestions folks, what do you expect the police to do, when they are caught, arrested and back on the street the next day. Hey you that said vinnie is a fake cop,what do you have to say. cecilia proto clifton st

East and Humphrey St. might explain why I've been seeing this useless thug riding around Willow and Canner Sts. lately. Well, at least he doesn't wear a helmet, so hopefully he'll be winning the Darwin award soon.

Cecilia- no murders in the east shore. Any other occupation that cant do their job properly gets canned. Police have a powerful union, at least when it comes to their paychecks, maybe the union should jump in and help the community that writes their checks.

Cecilia,

Thanks for standing by City of New Haven personnel. LCI and the NHPD work hard to make the City a better place for all residents. We appreciate your comments and thank you for getting involved!

Just so you all know, the kid on the yellow moped was pulled over on Quinnipiac and released, because mopeds are not illegal. The police are doing their job. And Cecilia is right nothing can be done about this from the bottom, this is something that needs to be handled legislatively. Yes, the noise bothers me, yes, I would prefer they not go up Clifton Street the wrong way. However we have bigger issues on Quinnipiac Avenue, like crack dealers and prostitutes to name a few.

Well said Cecilia! Thank you!

Hello, I am the mother of the boy on the bike. I dont disagree with the noise,though I do have an issue with you taking a picture of my child and posting it on the internet. this is not Americas Most Wanted.
Were was the camera when my nephew had his phone stolen right in front of the house at 7:00, still light out. Or people driving down Quinnipiac at 50mph? Perhaps you could find where his home is and talked with me?

Dear Guest,
Youe son is your responsibility, as is allowing him to have one of these bikes. Most importantly, it is your responsibility to teach him to have consideration for others & to drive safely. It is hardly safe to speed on busy streets, without a helmet & doing "wheelies" over speed bumps. Also, just how are we supposed to find out where he lives? Now that you know about this, please do something about your son's behavior. While I agree that driving 50mph on Quinnipiac is awful as is the stealing of your nephew's cell phone, it doesn't change the fact that your son & others are affecting the quality of our lives & presenting a danger to himself and others.

those kids shouldnt have been riding down the middle of every street in the Heights mom. If they were indeed "pulled over" why was the EXTREMELY loud one with no muffler not cited for a noise violation? Too many murders to deal with in the East Shore district?

yeah, I'll start patting backs when I see a cop in the Heights taking radar, not out on Rt 1 where nobody lives and no children are playing AND when I hear how many noise violations have been passed out in the last year. or just ignore this post and pass the blame.

News flash to the mom of the one kid - your kid has been going max speed his bike can go up and down Quinnipiac, Front and Lexington. If it's 50mp then he's been doing 50.

I emailed our alderwoman (I live on Quinnipiac), no response. I just want to push our representatives to have a plan. It can be a legislative plan, they just need to be doing something about it rather than getting used to it. Has anyone talked with the community police officer for Fair Haven to make sure he sees these photos? Thanks to whoever took them.

Yes, Sean, Sgt. Vin Anastasio sees our comments & has been doing his best around this issue. It's a tough one to control. The problem with legislating is, it will be just as difficult to enforce (like hand held cell phones ~ pretty impossible to truly enforce). It's a sad statement about our society that we have have to legislate common sense, common courtesty & respect for others. . . It seems that has become more & more necessary :-(

To the Mom of the son,
I back many of the members here on the complaints against your son and others like him who recklessly drive their dirt bikes in the heights neighborhood. Because of the lack of safety on their part the potential problem it will cause one day, is that one of these kids, maybe your son will be hit by one of the very same people you mention who recklessly drive down Quinnipiac at 50mph in a much larger vehicle.
I mention earlier that there needs to be a safe place for these kids to take their dirt bikes to avoid the dangers of the street. I also hope you won't be the the mother on the news who cries about traffic enforcement when you son is also at fault. While I see that you agree with the noise that it produces, I hope you are one of those mothers who tells their son to drive safely and not after an unreasonable time of night (sunset).

Just a heads up that it would be best not post photos of underage children on SeeClickFix. If parents or guardians contact us the photos will be removed. I also hear that at least one of the dirt bikes in question was already taken by the police.

Parents or guardians asking for photos to be removed must offer the name and address for verification. When the police take the bike, verify age of minor, speak with the parents, the photo should come down. Agreed

H.P., I would add to that: the parents ought to agree to take responsibility for their kid's behavior & that if the behaviour continues, the bike gets taken away . . permanently. If they don't want photos, then do something!

I was at the shell gas station yesterday June 27th, on Quinnipiac Ave. In comes one of my favorite dirt bike riders, he said to me the other day,f your mother, f yourself and you will never take me down. I was out there watching them cause havoc on Clifton St. where my poor 92 year old neighbor has to listen to this crap. He says to me in the gas staation "oh its your the crazy B#$%%, thats right its me He said'the cops can't catch us, we can ride wherever we want and go blank yourself. I said come outside little boy, m, the punk went out the other door. This is what the police are dealing with. I called the chief, lets see if he calls back,this is beyond the police dept. New laws have to be made, I don't care they are riding in the woods behind Bishop woods or up in Fairmont Park. they call the police all the time for bishop woods, its a bird santuary, so when they were blasting the property and had heavy equipment on the property for 2 yrs, did they relocate the birds to Fort Hale, see this stuff is nonsense to me. they are in the woods who cares. but this is a huge problem and we need to stand together.cecilia proto

Cecilia, I'm so sorry you went thru such awful & disrespectful treatment. I wish I had a good suggestion of how to deal with this stuff.

don't worry about me, I can handle it and more

good because nothing will be done as all of our experience proves. we just need to toughen up or move.

Moving is backing down and letting them win. Now is the time to go to our state rep, Bob Megna,we want new laws passed, caught twice , bike taken, not replaced. they are coky punks who know the police can't chase. cecilia proto

I know what I would do if I had one of their urban dirtbikes in my possession for 5 minutes.

So now we need multiple laws passed so the cops can do their job huh?
I'm not buying it.

I'm a firm believer in doing a job properly and it seems to me if the police have their hands tied (so they cant do their job) they are the ones who should be speaking up to the press/law makers. Passing the blame is not acceptable in any profession and that is what we have going here.

If the police are unable to track them down, what good ill it do to pass laws? Let's not forget the police are under staffed & overworked. I think they're doing the best they can. A couple days ago, I saw a police car coming down Howard Ave. onto Lexington ~ they were driving slowing & clearly patroling. As soon as they drove down Lex., 2 kids on dirt bikes came down Howard, looked in the directions the police were going, went the other direction laughing. I think to them, it's a game.

cops are leaving over money, they were sworn to protect and serve. "protect and serve their bank accounts" should be the new union motto . I wish my blue collar job payed 6 figures, I guess I should have stayed in criminal justice back in my college days...

BTW, I did not move to New Haven in 2007 this negative, the last city I lived in had awesome services and MUCH lower taxes. If the police were called on they showed up and even got out of their car and talked to people.

Most places in the country this would never happen Cecilia, it just so happens we live in a lawless town with ULTRA high taxes and REALLY poor govt services(strong unions though). I'm thinking we may just have to vote in a republican into office at some point in CT just to balance out the weighty bucket of turds we have running things.

At the same Shell station on Q and Foxon TODAY I witnessed a lady throw a bag of McDs garbage out her window only for it to get stuck under her car and dragged for at least 2 more blocks.

Hello All,

So if you’ve just about had enough with the dirt bikers, here’s a constructive way to funnel that frustration. Let’s write the aldermen and ask them to take action and give the city more tools to deal with the dirt bikes. Just cut and paste the following letter (make changes of course if you want) into the main body of your e mail and then cut and paste the following addresses into the address portion.

Unite against illegal use of dirt bikes and ATVs!

Here are the addresses and then the letter.

Ward1@newhavenct.net, Ward2@newhavenct.net, Ward3@newhavenct.net, Ward4@newhavenct.net, Ward5@newhavenct.net, Ward6@newhavenct.net, Ward7@newhavenct.net, Ward8@newhavenct.net, Ward9@newhavenct.net, Ward10@newhavenct.net, Ward11@newhavenct.net, Ward12@newhavenct.net, Ward13@newhavenct.net, Ward14@newhavenct.net, Ward15@newhavenct.net, Ward16@newhavenct.net, Ward17@newhavenct.net, Ward18@newhavenct.net, Ward19@newhavenct.net, Ward20@newhavenct.net, Ward21@newhavenct.net, Ward22@newhavenct.net, Ward23@newhavenct.net, Ward24@newhavenct.net, Ward25@newhavenct.net, Ward26@newhavenct.net, Ward27@newhavenct.net, Ward28@newhavenct.net, Ward29@newhavenct.net, Ward30@newhavenct.net

Dear Aldermen,

If you are not aware, the illegal use of dirt bikes and ATVs on the streets of New Haven has become a serious public safety and quality of life issue. Earlier this year, a 7 year old girl was run over by a dirt bike as she waited on the sidewalk. Illegal use of dirt bikes in New Haven leads to injuries for both operators and innocent bystander and loss of quality of life for those who live in the neighborhoods where the dirt bikes and ATVs choose to illegally ride.

http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/domestic_incident_etc/
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/dirt_biker_pays_75._will_it_work/
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/ghost_busters_work_on_foot/
http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/cops_help_us_nab_dirt_bikers/

There has been considerable frustration among those who live in all the neighborhoods of New Haven at the inability of the city to stop or lessen the illegal use of dirt bikes and ATVs.

http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/200986-dirt-bikes-everywhere
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/195956-motorbike-noise-and-danger
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/1862-illegal-use-of-dirt-bikes-and-atvs
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/188072-pics-of-fair-haven-dirt-biker
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/193787-dirt-bike-excessive-speeds
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/192778-dirtbikes-riding-on-sidewalks
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/192778-dirtbikes-riding-on-sidewalks
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/4501-illegal-atv-s
http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/176551-dirt-bikes-racing-on-forbes-ave-during-rush-hour

New Haven is not the only city faced with the illegal and dangerous use of dirt bikes and ATVs . The residents of Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston have also looked for sustainable solutions to the issue.

I urge you to consider ordinances similar to those implemented in those cities. For example, banning the sale of dirt bikes and ATVs within city limits. Banning the sale of duel to dirt bikes and ATVs within city limits. Banning the ownership of dirt bikes and ATVs that are not locked or securely maintained at the residence of the owner.

Sincerely,

excuse all my typing errors I carried away and I am blind as a bat, thats civilian review board cecilia proto

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.
or
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.

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.
or
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!"

In addition to the proposals of Stop Illegal Traffic, we need noise enforcement. Does anyone know how many noise enforcement tickets that NHPD has issued in Fair Haven over the past five years? I know they've ticketed a few motorcycles in the downtown area.

All over Woodward Ave from I 95 exit to lighthouse point this otherwise enjoyable memorial day afternoon. 8 - 10 deep, in, out and into traffic, with wheelies and no-hands wheelies. I called the police line and hope everyone else calls the line as frequently as necessary. The squeaky wheel...

This has been happening for years. Hopefully with a new mayor (Elicker) something will be done. New Haven is like the Wild West. Anything goes, drugs, prostitution, blight, dirt bikes, littering, graffiti, illegal dumping, pit bill breeding you name it.

The potentially good news is that Rep. Dillon's bill to increase dirt bike fines from $250 to $1000+ has now passed the CT House (as of 5/15), with no members voting against it. This will make it even more unlikely that the riders will get their bike back when they're confiscated, and yes, they are confiscated more often than many may realize. Just today a red and white dirt bike in Fair Haven was sent to a tow yard by the NHPD! :)

Due to the age of this issue, it is being closed, as a result of the more recent efforts by NHPD to crack down on illegal dirtbikes and atv's on city streets. If there are current issues of this occurring in the city, please report them as a new See Click Fix post in the Policing Issue category. Thank you.