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Council adopts ordinance allowing seizure and impoundment of illegally operated ATVs, members raise concerns about language and disposition
Summary
Norfolk’s City Council on Jan. 28 adopted an ordinance authorizing seizure and impoundment of unlawfully operated ATVs and off‑road motorcycles and directed staff to clarify language about who may be authorized to order seizures.
The Norfolk City Council adopted an ordinance on Jan. 28 adding a new section (25‑180) to the city code to provide for the seizure, impounding and disposition of unlawfully operated all‑terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off‑road motorcycles pursuant to Virginia Code § 46.2‑915.1.
The ordinance, introduced as R1, drew public support and concern at the council meeting. Remington Feidehir (listed in the record) and other speakers urged adoption, saying illicit ATV and dirt‑bike operation on streets and sidewalks creates public‑safety and quality‑of‑life risks. Feidehir told council the ordinance would help law enforcement remove dangerous vehicles from circulation and referenced tragic crashes he had seen.
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