Deerfield-News.com-Deerfield Beach,Fl-Broward Sheriffs Office and Florida Highway Patrol prepare to enforce motor vehicle laws in force on MLK Day.
Apparently for the last couple of years MLK Day has become
” Wheels Up,Guns Down Day”
Causing a problem on South Florida’s roadways and Interstates.According to authorities it seems off road bikers and ATV drivers have taken to Florida’s roads in a protest riding their vehicles and performing wheelies and other stunts .Both Florida Highway Patrol and BSO will be out enforcing traffic laws,trying to prevent accidents.BSO Warns Bikers No Wheelies On MLK Day! Air units will be up assisting road patrol deputies and troopers to catch the motoring fools breaking the law.
This phenomena has it’s roots in a supposed First Amendment protest and riders see themselves only exercising their constitutional rights.Law enforcement however sees it differently.Law enforcement is taking the extra steps this year to notify the media and get the word out,tickets will be issued.Violating Floridas motor vehicle laws can cost riders anywhere from a $116 fine up to over a thousand dollar fine and or arrest.
Below is a media advisory sent out by Broward Sheriff Scott Israel,warning drivers the laws will be enforced.“If you’re planning on disrupting traffic or endangering the lives of yourselves or anyone else, you will be dealt with from a zero tolerance standpoint,” said Broward Sheriff Scott Israel.
The BSO Public Information Office is currently working a developing incident regarding a media advisory located at: Public Safety Building, 2601 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Public Information officer Veda Coleman-Wright is currently gathering the details. Here’s what we know so far: Several Florida law enforcement agencies are holding a joint news conference to discuss traffic safety and enforcement and address community concerns regarding the illegal ATV/dirt bike ride out that has occurred on South Florida roads for the last couple of years during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES: Broward Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Miami-Dade Police Department, Hollywood Police Department, Pembroke Pines Police Department and Fort Lauderdale Police Department WHEN: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2017 WHERE: In front of the Public Safety Building, 2601 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale PURPOSE: To keep South Florida motorists safe from traffic violators |
