REGINA — Three male youths, ages 12, 13 and 14, have been issued over $3,900 in traffic tickets after refusing to stop for police while riding e-dirtbikes/e-scooter at high speeds through the streets and pathways of northwest Regina.
Police say the RPS Aerial Support Unit eventually tracked the youth to their residences.
The incident began at approximately 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22. An officer with the Traffic Safety Unit was patrolling in the area of Lakeridge Road and Rochdale Blvd. when they observed four youth, three riding e-dirtbikes and the fourth on an e-scooter. The youth were not complying with the rules of the road.
Police say they didn't stop when the officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to pull them over. Officers on the ground alerted the Aerial Support Unit (ASU), which was quickly able to get a visual on the youth as they fled into a green space in the area. ASU directed the two officers on the ground to the greenspace, where three of the youth fled when they saw them. The fourth remained and spoke to police.
A short time later, police went to the residences of all three youth. Each was issued $1,310 in traffic fines.
The Regina Police Service reminds all residents of the rules regarding e-bikes and e-scooters. More information can be found on our website.
