Dirt Bikes

Concerns continue to grow around ATVs and dirt bikes in Philadelphia after a brick was thrown at a marked police car over the weekend. NBC10’s Johnny Archer spoke with city officials on what can be done.

Video obtained by News4 shows a number of people on dirt bikes and ATVs riding on the National Mall on Sunday night.

Police in Reading, Pennsylvania, posted a video on Facebook showing an excavator crushing dirt bikes from a dumpster. The city said it ensures the bikes don’t end up back on city streets illegally

Police in Reading, Pennsylvania, posted a video on Facebook showing an excavator crushing dirt bikes from a dumpster. The city said it ensures the bikes don’t end up back on city streets illegally.

ATV and dirt bike riding are common but illegal activities in Philadelphia. Now some community leaders and riders are considering working together to find safe and designated areas that could potentially bring in revenue for the city. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors explains.