We have all witnessed unsafe drivers before. Actually there was an unsafe driving clinic going on in the Sioux Empire on Monday night, as authorities attempted to apprehend South Dakota prison escapee David Holloway, who led authorities on a high-speed vehicle chase that eventually ended just south of Sioux Falls in Lincoln county.

Fortunately no one was hurt during the chase.

That incident is a perfect example of an unsafe driver, one you could encounter at anytime without notice. Heck, some days it seems like the roads are littered with crazy drivers. Especially during the warmer weather months.

So much so, that the Sioux Falls police department announced on Tuesday, May, 19 a campaign designed to deal with the numerous complaints of motorcycles, scooters, and all-terrain vehicles operating in an unsafe manner on the roadways throughout Sioux Falls.

Many of the complaints stem from loud noise and inappropriate operation of these types of vehicles. Everything ranging from reckless driving to operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

To help deal with these concerns, authorities plan to strictly enforcing the motor vehicle codes pertaining to motorcycles, scooters, and all-terrain vehicles.

Police will be monitoring things like: the decibel reading of the exhaust as the vehicles pass a fixed point, proper lights and taillights, eye protection, and all other vehicle laws including the intoxicated driver.

The goal, to correct these deficiencies, ultimately making our roadways safer for all users, while also addressing some of the complaints generated by these types of vehicles.

There will be a collective effort on the part of the Sioux Falls Police Department, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol to address these concerns.

The plan is to monitor the entire city, with special attention being paid to the areas where there are frequent complaints of inappropriate motorcycle operation.

The end result will help make the roadways safer for all who travel on them and make sure all vehicles comply with the motor vehicle code.

Source: KDLT TV

 

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