Speeding dirt bikes cause safety concerns in Lansing’s Colonial Village neighborhood

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Residents of Colonial Village said they’re tired of dirt bikers speeding through their area.

They said it started about two years ago. They said the bikers ride on sidewalks, over lawns and through parks. The Lansing Police Department said they are issuing tickets for people caught speeding on dirt bikes.

Neighbors said they’re worried about people and vehicles getting hit.

”I’m concerned because of the speed that they are going and the fact they are traveling and going through stop signs without stopping,” said Maureen Brunette.

Brunette and her neighbors decided something needed to be done and are now working with Lansing police and the Code Enforcement Office to take back their neighborhood.

“When they’re riding tandem with young kids on the front of their bikes and they’re popping wheelies, speeding down the road, not stopping at stop signs, coming into close contact with other cars – it’s really a public safety issue,” Brunette said.

The Lansing Police Department said people caught speeding on dirt bikes will face consequences.

“It’s dangerous,” said Anita Beavers. “I’m afraid that they’re not watching the cars coming, they’re just interested in seeing how much they can weave in and out and how fast they can go.”

The neighbors held a meeting Wednesday night to have their concerns addressed by police.

“A lot of people walking, a lot of people with dogs,” Beavers said. “And I think it’s just unsafe, uncomfortable and at times, quite frightening.”

Some neighbors are concerned that speaking out could cause harm to their property.

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