FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana’s NewsCenter) – The Fort Wayne Police are cracking down on moped and scooter safety regulations immediately.
Police Chief Rusty York spoke at a news conference Wednesday outlining a three-part campaign to increase moped and scooter safety.
“We are seeing more and more of them (mopeds and scooters) out there,” said York. “…more and more accidents; and more and more serious accidents.”
Exactly three months ago 18 year-old Brandon Belcher lost control of his moped crashed and died. He was not wearing a helmet.
Public Information Officer Michael Joyner says he hopes the campaign will help save other families from suffering a loss.
“We can look back at that incident to help support our effort and wanting people to understand the dangers of operating these vehicles,” said Joyner.
The three phases are:
1.Education
* Police will stop to review laws and equipment requirements
2.Stop and Tow
*Police will stop and tow the vehicle at the owners expense
3.Stop, Tow, and Cite
*Police will stop, tow, and write a citation.
Each citation may be different but can be $150.00
Phase one and two will take place over the next 30 days. After the 30 days police will begin issuing citations.
Joyner says before you hit the road there are four words to remember:
Know before you go.
Click here to know all of the regulations.
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