Keeping the streets of Fenway free of unregistered two-wheelers, Boston Police District D-4 officers rolled out “Operation Safe Scooter” on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The patrol led to the towing of four unregistered motorcycles, a move representative of the district’s ongoing commitment to tackling the issue of illegal scooters and motorcycles in the area. As identified by Boston Police Department’s official release, these bikes have been tagged as hazards to the pedestrians and other motorists alike.
Accumulating to a haul of 51 impounded vehicles this year, “Operation Safe Scooter” seems to be making strides in neighborhoods like South End, Back Bay, and Fenway. The initiative reflects the department’s proactive stance on what they see as a growing public safety concern. Residents are urged, when spotting suspicious activity or any motor vehicle violations, they should promptly reach out to their local district station, or in emergency situations, dial 911, as communicated in the Boston Police Department official statement.
For the community members preferring discretion, Boston Police Department encourage anonymous tips, which can be submitted through a variety of channels like phone calls to 1-800-494-TIPS (8477), texts with the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Website. Emphasizing the confidentiality promised to informants, the department assures that “the identities of those who provide information anonymously will be protected” in their press release…