Police chase snowmobile doing 83 along Rt. 12
OXFORD – The Oxford Police Department chased a local man after a patrol clocked his snowmobile speeding down the center of State Highway 12 allegedly traveling at 83 miles per hour in a 30 mile an hour zone within the village lines.
Timothy A. Chapman, 49, of Oxford was charged with operating a snowmobile on a state road, operating a vehicle without registration or insurance, failure to comply with a police officer and excessive speed.
The Oxford PD was forced to abandon an attempt to pull Chapman over because of worsening weather on the roadway during a winter storm on Dec. 19, at around 5:30 p.m.
“Flying down the center of the lanes going over 80 miles an hour, at first an Oxford patrol turned on their sirens and chased Mr. Chapman north along Rt. 12 and then down to County Rd. 3 before having to withdraw from the pursuit,” said Oxford Police Chief Richard Nolan.
“About 15 to 20 minutes later he again came back through the village and was again clocked doing about 50 in 30. Patrol stayed back from the suspect and waited for him to return to his residence were he was issued multiple tickets,” said Nolan.
Chapman was released and scheduled to appear in Oxford Village Court Jan. 20.
In another snowmobile incident the Oxford PD charged another man, Jonathan Zieno of Kirby St. Bainbridge, Dec. 23, of excessive speed on a roadway and having no registration or insurance.
“Snowmobiles are expected to meet the requirements of any other vehicle on a roadway, including insurance, registration and obviously must obey posted speed limits,” said Nolan.
Police recommend snowmobile operators and passengers observed the following rules.
• All snowmobiles need to have insurance and registration
• All riders, including passengers, must wear a New York State approved helmet unless they are solely operating on their own property. Police recommend you always wear one regardless.
• The use of drugs or alcohol is prohibited and operators are susceptible to being prosecuted for felony DWI.
• Riders between the ages of 10 and 18 operating a snowmobile must complete a snowmobile safety course.
• Police recommend appropriate winter gear such as gloves and insulated clothing
• Riding alone is not a good idea and police urge riders to use the buddy system, especially when making longer trips through remote areas.
New York State Trooper Traffic Supervisor John Beno said that some snowmobile traffic offenses, such as ones related to alcohol and drug use, will impact an operators New York State Driver’s license and insurance.
“Its usually not a problem for 99 percent of the people who ride locally but there are always a few people who think they don’t need to follow the rules,” said Nolan.
To get download the New York State Snowmobilers Guide go to www.nysparks.state.ny.us and click on snowmobiles located left of the page.
Timothy A. Chapman, 49, of Oxford was charged with operating a snowmobile on a state road, operating a vehicle without registration or insurance, failure to comply with a police officer and excessive speed.
The Oxford PD was forced to abandon an attempt to pull Chapman over because of worsening weather on the roadway during a winter storm on Dec. 19, at around 5:30 p.m.
“Flying down the center of the lanes going over 80 miles an hour, at first an Oxford patrol turned on their sirens and chased Mr. Chapman north along Rt. 12 and then down to County Rd. 3 before having to withdraw from the pursuit,” said Oxford Police Chief Richard Nolan.
“About 15 to 20 minutes later he again came back through the village and was again clocked doing about 50 in 30. Patrol stayed back from the suspect and waited for him to return to his residence were he was issued multiple tickets,” said Nolan.
Chapman was released and scheduled to appear in Oxford Village Court Jan. 20.
In another snowmobile incident the Oxford PD charged another man, Jonathan Zieno of Kirby St. Bainbridge, Dec. 23, of excessive speed on a roadway and having no registration or insurance.
“Snowmobiles are expected to meet the requirements of any other vehicle on a roadway, including insurance, registration and obviously must obey posted speed limits,” said Nolan.
Police recommend snowmobile operators and passengers observed the following rules.
• All snowmobiles need to have insurance and registration
• All riders, including passengers, must wear a New York State approved helmet unless they are solely operating on their own property. Police recommend you always wear one regardless.
• The use of drugs or alcohol is prohibited and operators are susceptible to being prosecuted for felony DWI.
• Riders between the ages of 10 and 18 operating a snowmobile must complete a snowmobile safety course.
• Police recommend appropriate winter gear such as gloves and insulated clothing
• Riding alone is not a good idea and police urge riders to use the buddy system, especially when making longer trips through remote areas.
New York State Trooper Traffic Supervisor John Beno said that some snowmobile traffic offenses, such as ones related to alcohol and drug use, will impact an operators New York State Driver’s license and insurance.
“Its usually not a problem for 99 percent of the people who ride locally but there are always a few people who think they don’t need to follow the rules,” said Nolan.
To get download the New York State Snowmobilers Guide go to www.nysparks.state.ny.us and click on snowmobiles located left of the page.
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