Q&A
Wong asks about dirt bike and ATV legality on streets
New York City Council · Jun 1, 2026 · starts 1:56:00 · 41 sec
Wong asks about the legality of operating dirt bikes and ATVs on public streets and in parks. Chief LaPetrie confirms unregistered dirt bikes cannot be operated on NYC streets.
Phil Wong
Recently, as the temperature gets warmer, we have a big problem about dirt bikes and ATVs driven on the streets and in parks in my district.
Phil Wong
Question, is it legal to operate a dirt bike or ATV on a public street or in a park?
Phil Wong
It is not.
Phil Wong
Even if it's for minors or adults?
Linda Lee
An ATV, no, it is not.
Phil Wong
What about for dirt bikes?
Phil Wong
Thank you.
Mike LaPetrie
If it's an unregistered dirt bike, no, it cannot.
Mike LaPetrie
It cannot be on a New York City street.
Phil Wong
I see.
Phil Wong
Oh, thank you.
Phil Wong
Chair, I would like to have more questions for round two.
Linda Lee
Perfect.
Phil Wong
Thank you.
Phil Wong
Thank you.
Linda Lee
Thank you.