Proposed ATV ordinance would allow Utica to levy fines, confiscate vehicle
A new ordinance proposed in Utica Thursday would allow the city to issue hefty fines for illegal operation of an ATV.
Posted: May 13, 2021 5:04 PM
Updated: May 13, 2021 5:59 PM
Posted By: WKTV
UTICA, N.Y. – A new ordinance proposed in Utica Thursday would allow the city to issue hefty fines for illegal operation of an ATV.
After receiving dozens of complaints, Mayor Robert Palmieri says the proposal aims to prevent people from illegally operating ATVs within city limits.
“My office, along with UPD, receive calls about illegal ATVs use on a regular basis. This proposed legislation was crafted to curtail this activity, and to give UPD the resources and enforcement it needs to substantively address this issue,” said Palmieri.
Riding Your ATV Unlawfully Could Leave You With An Empty Wallet
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri is proposing an ordinance to combat the illegal use of ATV’s in the City.
The Mayor’s proposed ordinance would impose a fine of $500 for anyone illegally operating an ATV within City limits, along with confiscation of the ATV.
In addition to the fine, the owner must reimburse the City for the towing expense. And the owner would also have to pay $2,500 to get the vehicle back.
The proposed legislation is in response to dozens of complaints by residents in all areas of the City of illegal ATV use.
via Rome, NY Police Department
Rome Police are warning the public after a recent score by crooks who conned a local grandparent out of $9,000 in cash. And, they re hoping someone has security or doorbell camera footage that will help identify at least one of the thieves.
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According to Rome Police, the victim received phone call from a young girl who claimed to be the victim s granddaughter, and correctly used the granddaughters first name. The phony grandchild claimed she was involved in car accident and was in the custody of troopers and was calling from a local holding facility . Then, a man got on the phone identifying himself as Mr. Bateman , explaining he was the girl s attorney and would need $9,000 to bail the girl out.