Yonkers Police Department recently partnered with local law enforcement agencies once again to address numerous community complaints of drag racing, speeding, and excessive noise from motor vehicles and motorcycles on local roads, parkways, and highways.
Yonkers Police working in collaboration with members of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety and the New York State Police (Troop K and Troop T) issued a total of 112 summonses to violators for a multitude of offenses including speeding, loud exhaust, unlicensed operation and unregistered motor vehicles, failing to signal, lane violations, improper window tints, and other equipment violations. One operator was arrested by the Westchester County Department of Public Safety for aggravated unlicensed operation. Another violator was issued a speeding summons for traveling more than 120 MPH on the New York State Thruway.
“This pandemic has led to a growing number of drag racers violating the rules of our city, state and county roadways, causing an abundance of noise pollution and dangerous conditions,” said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. “Thank you to our Yonkers Police and neighboring law enforcement agencies for cracking down on those who don’t have respect for their fellow drivers or residents. No one is above the law and we will continue to ensure quality of life issues like this are fully enforced.”
Minority Leader Mike Breen said, “for too long the residents surrounding Central Park Avenue, Sprain Brook, Bronx River and Saw Mill Parkways and the New York State Thruway have heard excessive noise, as have I, caused by motorcyclists and drag racers traveling at dangerously high speeds. I commend the Yonkers Police Department for working in collaboration with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety and New York State Police for hearing the concerns of the residents and silencing these offenders. With nice weather upon us I’m hopeful continued enforcement will keep our neighborhoods quiet and safe”.
These enforcement details are a direct result of community feedback and law enforcement’s mission to ensure the safety of our roads and preserve quality of life for our residents and will be continuing. Community members are encouraged to contact the Yonkers Police Department at (914) 377-7900 to report in-progress traffic violations; emergencies dial 9-1-1. Community members may also forward information to police@ypd.yonkersny.gov.
The Yonkers Police Department extends its gratitude to the Westchester County Department of Public Safety and the New York State Police (Troop K and Troop T) for teaming together to enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for our residents now and in the future.
