State Police ramps up recreational vehicle enforcement in wake of several complaints in town of Russia, Herkimer County

RUSSIA- The New York State Police in Herkimer are receiving numerous complaints of individuals riding unlicensed vehicles in the areas of Russia and Military Roads, in the Town of Russia.

Much of the information provided to the State Police eludes to juveniles operating ATVs, UTVs, and Dirt-Bikes recklessly without proper safety equipment and often times outside the requirements of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Laws.

The State Police Herkimer will be in and throughout these areas during the summer months to educate and take proper enforcement action against anyone operating outside the requirements of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Laws.

The State Police and Herkimer County District Attorney’s Office will also investigate specific cases involving juveniles operating in this manner and will take appropriate criminal action against any individuals found to be facilitating these incidents.

State Police officials encourage residents and motorists in the area to contact 9-1-1 or the State Police Herkimer at 315-866-7112 to report these incidents.

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