The illegal use of off-road vehicles i.e. ATV's and Dirt-bikes within the Town boundaries is now at an all-time high. Last week there were two ATV's riding recklessly along Miami Lakes Dr. They were doing wheelies and video taping themselves as they rode through Miami Lakes. This issue has become a huge problem throughout the County. During the holidays several riders were killed in South Dade while riding recklessly on public roads.

Request for an Ordinance and Amend the Town Code

I respectfully request an Ordinance to be drafted directing our Police Department to issue additional Town issued citations with financial penalties to off-road vehicles ie. ATV and dirt bikes when they are in violation of the Town Code.

Also, I respectfully request the Town Code to be amended to include a Financial Citation for penalties to the vehicle owner as well the parents of children using Illegal off-road vehicles throughout the Town boundaries.

*This item requires the waiver of Section 7.2 of the Special Rules of Order.

Fiscal Impact: Low