They were on the wrong road.
The NYPD fired the latest salvo in its war against reckless vehicles in Manhattan, seizing 39 mopeds and motorcycles, issuing dozens of summonses and arresting one individual, police said.
The seizures come amid mopeds and scooters being used for crimes at an alarming rate citywide.
“Not on our watch! Addressing lawlessness and community quality of life concerns, Times Square Public Safety, MidtownSouth and Midtown North precincts conduct a joint Moped Operation.
39 mopeds/motorcycles were seized, 40 summonses issued and one individual was placed under arrest for Reckless Endangerment after attempting to flee and dragging one of our cops,” NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Operations Kaz Daughtry posted to X on Friday night.
Daughtry posted four pictures of cops tangling with one alleged outlaw.
“Thankfully, the suspect was placed under arrest and the officer sustained only minor injuries,” Daughtry added.
“Illegal bikes and mopeds are a blight on the quality of life in NYC,” posted StephenFlow, adding, “Unregistered drivers think they don’t need to obey the rules of the road, and so motorists and pedestrians alike suffer the consequences daily. This is EXACTLY what those New Yorkers want to see.”