APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – With rising temperatures and more riders taking to the roadways, the Appleton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in combating reckless driving from motorcycles and other motorized bikes.
According to a release, the department tends to see a rise in dangerous behaviors like speeding, running red lights, weaving through traffic, not wearing helmets, trick riding, and fleeing from officers as the weather continues to get warmer.
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While officers say most riders operate responsibly, they are asking for the public to help address the rising concern of dangerous behavior on the road, as it is not just a law enforcement issue, but also a community safety issue.
The Appleton Police Department is deeply concerned. These behaviors are putting lives at risk and we will not tolerate it. Everyone deserves to feel safe on the roads. As such, our officers are taking a zero-tolerance approach to reckless riding and fleeing incidents. If you break the law and endanger others, you will be held accountable.
The Appleton Police Department
Parents, guardians, friends, and neighbors can help with this issue by talking to the children and loved ones in their lives, ensuring that they understand the risks that reckless driving has to themselves and others.
Police say community members should hold others accountable, as it is important to intervene if someone is riding dangerously before something tragic occurs.
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Anyone who is a witness to someone riding dangerously can report the reckless riding by contacting the Appleton Police Department at 920-832-5500 or submit anonymous tips through [email protected].
This is not about writing tickets. It’s about saving lives. Let’s work together to keep Appleton’s roads safe for everyone.
The Appleton Police Department
