*** PRESS RELEASE *** Yonkers Police and partner Law Enforcement Agencies issue 1,200 summonses since May.
Yonkers, NY – The Yonkers Police Department's commitment to reducing instances of speeding, reckless driving, and motor vehicle and motorcycle quality-of-life issues reached a milestone over the last two weekends with the issuance of 320 summonses, bringing the total to over 1,200 summonses issued since May of this year. Traffic enforcement details have been conducted every weekend and random days during the week specifically targeted to address community complaints in the areas of Central Park Avenue, the New York State Thruway, the Sprain Brook Parkway, the Saw Mill River Parkway, and the Bronx River Parkway in addition to specific local streets and avenues.
Members of the Yonkers Police Department’s Traffic Unit, 1st and 2nd Precincts, working together with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, the New York State Police (Troop K and Troop T), and the Town of Greenburgh Police Department, focused on those violations that had the greatest impact on public safety and quality-of-life, including speeding, reckless driving, speed contest (drag racing), modified mufflers, equipment violations, registration and insurance violations, unlicensed operation, failing to signal, and more. Several persons were arrested over the course of these details and over a dozen vehicles have been impounded to date.
“The growing number of drag racers and reckless drivers violating the rules of our city, state and county roadways is concern for every Yonkers resident, as it causes an abundance of noise pollution and dangerous conditions," said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. "Thank you to our Yonkers Police and neighboring law enforcement agencies for cracking down on those who don't have respect for their fellow drivers or residents. No one is above the law and we will continue to ensure quality of life issues like this are fully enforced.”
Police Commissioner John J. Mueller stated, “The Yonkers Police Department recognizes the importance of quality-of-life enforcement for our residents. Yonkers residents have continually expressed concerns about excessive noise and unreasonable speed that is a direct result of drag racing and after-market equipment. We also recognize that many car enthusiasts abide by the law while respecting and acknowledging the concerns of their fellow citizens; these enforcement initiatives are not for those people. It is our hope that car enthusiasts can enjoy this recreational opportunity in a way that does not impact fellow Yonkers residents. The primary objective is to find that balance and I hope these initiatives will move us toward that goal.”
These enforcement details are a direct result of community feedback and law enforcement's mission to ensure the safety of our roads and preserve the quality-of-life for our residents and will be continuing. Community members are encouraged to contact the Yonkers Police Department at (914) 377-7900 to report in-progress traffic violations; emergencies dial 9-1-1. Community members may also forward information to police@ypd.yonkersny.gov.
Anonymous tips can be sent by texting the key word YPD plus the tip to 847411. Anonymous tips can also be sent to us directly through the Yonkers PD Tips app which can be downloaded for free to any Apple or Android device.
The Yonkers Police Department extends its gratitude to the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, the New York State Police (Troop K and Troop T), and the Town of Greenburgh Police Department for teaming together to enhance public safety and improve the quality of life for our residents now and in the future. Thank you for supporting Law Enforcement and the Yonkers Police Department.
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