MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade police said the department investigated 154 traffic fatalities last year and want to encourage people to not partake in Wheels Up, Guns Down activities or drive recklessly this year.
Local law enforcement is monitoring people participating in the Wheels Up, Guns Down ride that has taken place annually during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and on MLK Day.
On Saturday, a viewer filmed an intersection takeover in Brickell.
In past years, ATV, dirt bike riders and cyclists have driven recklessly on roads, even shutting down highways.
Miami-Dade police posted video on social media of an intersection takeover takedown near Miami International Airport.
So far, MDPD has arrested 96 people and issued 464 citations, while nine stolen vehicles were recovered and 42 vehicles were impounded.
Officers also impounded 16 firearms.
Miami-Dade Police Department Director Stephanie V. Daniels said reckless driving would not be tolerated.
“Participating in such activities will result in police action including, arrests, citations, and your vehicle being impounded,” she said.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including Florida Highway Patrol, will be monitoring roads for violators.
FHP said they have also seen bicyclists attempting to take over roadways, which is illegal.
“Traffic will be monitored in real time,” said FHP Lt. Alex Camacho. “Individuals or groups interfering with motorists will be reported to troopers on patrol.”
Police also sent out a reminder that ATVs and dirt bikes are not allowed on highways, public roads or streets. They are implementing a no tolerance policy.