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NOTISIA POLISIAL

KPSM Mid-Year 2025 Traffic & Road Safety Update: Dirt-Bikes Crackdown, Fines Up, Accidents Down

REDAKSHON

 

From:  Head of communication Department 

           Inspector E.S Josepha  

 

KPSM Mid-Year 2025 Traffic & Road Safety Update: Dirt-Bikes Crackdown, Fines Up, Accidents Down

 

 The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM)take this opportunity to informing the public about the illegal use of off-road motorcycles (dirt-bikes) on public roads. Many riders confuse dirt-bikes with regular motorcycles and scooters, but there is an important difference.

 

Dirt-Bikes vs. Scooters & Motorcycles

Scooters and motorcycles are built for public road use. They come with:   

  • Headlights and brake lights
  • Turn signals (indicators)
  • Mirrors
  • Horn
  • Legal chassis number
  • Are registered and can insured

 

Dirt-bikes are made for off-road riding only. 

They are missing most of these safety features and Cannot be properly insured, cannot pass a vehicle inspection,

And cannot be registered with a license plate

Because of this, dirt-bikes are not allowed on public roads. Using them on the streets is illegal and dangerous.

 

KPSM is also concerned about the reckless behavior of some riders, especially those:

Doing stunts and “hopping” on busy roads, weaving in between cars and riding on sidewalks and public areas (Boardwalk)

No matter the type of(motorized) two-wheel vehicle, it must have:

  • Headlights and brake lights
  • Turn signals (indicators)
  • Rear-view mirrors
  • A working horn
  • Valid chassis number
  • Vehicle registration (license plate)
  • Insurance coverage
  • Passed technical inspection

 

If your vehicle is missing any of these, it is not roadworthy and illegal to drive on public roads.

Police will confiscate the vehicle; Riders may receive fines.

 

Overview of fine issued and vehicular accident compare to 2024 

 

Fines issued increased by 110%—from 877 in 2024 to 1,845 in 2025.

Vehicular accidents dropped by 10.6%—from 965 in 2024 to 863 in 2025.

 

All riders of two-wheel vehicles, including scooters and motorcycles, must ride responsibly. Rider/drivers behavior is key to keeping our roads safe for everyone.

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