PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) will begin disposing of several impounded scooters after owners failed to retrieve their vehicles. These scooters were confiscated in recent months due to technical issues and the absence of required legal documentation for operation.
Despite multiple notifications to the owners, the majority have not responded. In consultation with the Prosecutor’s Office, KPSM will now proceed with the destruction of the unclaimed vehicles.
These impounded scooters were seized as part of traffic enforcement actions to improve road safety.
During controls, many scooters and motorcycles were found to be mechanically unsound, making them unsafe for use on the public road. Riders were also often unable to produce necessary legal documents, such as licenses and vehicle registrations, required for lawful operation on the island's roads.
These violations present significant safety risks to riders and the broader public, prompting their removal from circulation.
Following the impoundments, KPSM made multiple attempts to contact the scooter owners, urging them to retrieve their vehicles by providing the required documentation and resolving the issue. Despite these efforts, few responded, and the unclaimed scooters accumulated at the police impound facility.
With approval from the Prosecutor’s Office, KPSM will destroy the remaining unclaimed scooters. Removing these unsafe and illegal vehicles from circulation will reduce risks on public roads.
The destruction of these vehicles ensures they will not be returned to use in their current non-compliant state.
Owners still wishing to claim their scooters must come forward with the appropriate documentation to the police station in Philipsburg and contact the team leader on duty. If this is not done, the vehicles may be destroyed as planned.
KPSM remains dedicated to enforcing traffic laws and ensuring that all vehicles are safe and legally compliant.
KPSM Press Release.
