(St. John’s, NL) October 8, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has seized a dirt bike following multiple traffic complaints in St. John’s.

Just after 8 a.m. today (Oct. 8), Operational Patrol Services received reports that a teenager was operating a dirt bike unsupervised and in an aggressive manner on public roadways in the Virginia Park area. Responding officers located the operator and conducted a traffic stop.

The dirt bike was not insured and the 13-year-old male was operating the vehicle without supervision. Summary offence tickets were issued for infractions under the Off-Road Vehicles Act and the bike was seized from the scene.

The priority of the RNC remains the safety of all road users. Anyone with information about dangerous driving is asked to call 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2024-69210

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658