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A crackdown on illegal dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles could soon be coming to central Ohio.

Columbus Police said the vehicles are a problem in all parts of the city.

Columbus City Council will consider approving pricier punishments at its meeting Monday night

City leaders said the measure isn’t just about noise, but also how dangerous the vehicles can be, and both police and city council are trying to find a solution.

According to police, they’ve received more than 700 calls about the ATVs and dirt bikes causing issues on streets all across the city.

Last week, several central Ohio police departments and some Columbus City councilmembers showed video of the off-road vehicles driving on city streets, popping wheelies, and taking over the road.

Police said they’re going to start doing more to stop this.

The measure city council will vote upon Monday would increase fines to between $500 and $1,000 and would also allow police to impound the vehicles.

Short North residents who have seen the vehicles on their streets agree with the city – this isn’t just a noise issue, but a safety one as well.

“The noise is problematic because it is also evidence of potential – there’s one now – potential for someone getting hurt or killed,” said resident David Hoover.

Also on council’s agenda for Monday’s meeting is a measure that would establish a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) in the city’s Arena District.

If approved, the DORA would be in effect on home game days for the Columbus Clippers, Columbus Crew, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Courtesy of NBC4i.com

Fines for Dirt Bike, and ATV May Increase in Columbus  was originally published on mycolumbuspower.com