2 juveniles arrested in HPD crackdown on illegal electric dirt bikes

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Honolulu police issued nine citations and arrested two juveniles during an electric dirt bike operation in West Oahu Thursday.

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The Honolulu Police Department said officers from Districts 8 and 1, along with the Major Events Division, conducted the operation to address illegal electric dirt bikes and improve traffic safety.

HPD said three illegal bikes were seized, nine citations were issued and two juveniles were arrested for driving without a license.

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Police remind the public that high-power electric dirt bikes are prohibited from operating on public roadways. Riders are encouraged to use legal e-bikes and other lawful transportation options.

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