D-4 Officers Seize 20 Mopeds While Conducting Moped/Motorcycle Enforcement in The Back Bay and South End

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, officers assigned to District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) were continuing traffic enforcement of off highway vehicles to include unlicensed operators, unregistered, and uninsured mopeds and motorcycles. Officers focused their efforts in the 500 Block of Boylston Street, Huntington Avenue/ Gainsborough Street, and the Ink Block Neighborhood. This particular traffic enforcement is to address the ongoing community complaints of reckless operation of these vehicles seen in commercially populated areas.

Officers were assigned to moped and scooter enforcement in attempt to further educate operators that are improperly licensed outside of their license class, being operated by individuals without a license, or operating vehicles that are improperly registered or uninsured.

As a result of this enforcement, twenty mopeds were seized and towed for various violations of motor vehicle laws and parking violations. Sixteen criminal complaints are being sought operators have been advised that this particular traffic enforcement is ongoing.

The Boston Police Department would like to remind everyone that Off Highway Vehicles must be registered with a number plate and expiration decal displayed and properly insured. Officers throughout the city are strictly enforcing these laws and will continue to address community complaints.