SPD Anti-OHV Detail Leads to Seizure of Two Illegal Motorized Bikes

SPD Anti-OHV Detail Leads to Seizure of Two Illegal Motorized Bikes

Springfield, Mass. — On Saturday November 1st, members of the Springfield Police Department conducted Off-Highway-Vehicle (OHV) enforcement across the city which led to the seizure of two illegal motorized bikes.   

On Saturday afternoon, Springfield Police Officers were conducting an anti-Off-Highway-Vehicle detail to deter the illegal riding of dirt bikes and other off-highway vehicles.  These vehicles are illegal on any city street and have led to serious injuries and death to numerous riders.  These riders are also known to drive recklessly, putting pedestrians and other vehicular traffic in danger. 

Throughout the day, officers conducted several directed patrols in parks and follow-up investigations in relation to suspected illegal dirt bike or OHV activity on city streets.  

Around 2:30 p.m., officers observed two adult males riding a mini dirt bike and a moped respectively.  Officers located both suspects once they stopped on the 0-110 block of Florence Street.  

Neither of the bikes were registered or insured, neither rider had an active driver's license either.  The moped and dirt bike were seized.  The 19-year-old and 21-year-old riders were cited and will receive a criminal summons to court.