ATVs, Dirt Bikes Cause Chaos In Arlington, National Harbor, DC: Reports

A large group of ATV and dirt bike riders were once again causing problems throughout the D.C. metro area, rampaging through both Arlington, Va., and in National Harbor on the Maryland side, as well as in downtown D.C.

WTOP reports that a group of riders on dirt bikes and ATVs were spotted throughout National Harbor causing chaos. The wild group was also spotted in parts of downtown D.C. and then in Arlington, which has become a concerning new trend.

PG County police reported saw around 100 riders driving the vehicles, which are not street legal, all around the National Harbor area. As in all other cases where the riders were spotted, they were seen driving in a reckless manner with disregard for pedestrians.

Large groups of people on dirt bikes and ATVs have long been a problem in D.C., as they are difficult to arrest due to their large numbers and ability to go off-road. But they have become increasingly bold in recent months, spreading out into Arlington and now National Harbor.

You can watch video of some of the incidents below:

8:30 PM June 22, #Unlicensed bikes roll through @NationalHarbor slowing frustrated drivers @TraceeWilkins @nbcwashington #NoRules @PGPDNews pic.twitter.com/VByoPRXnU5
— Allen Scott (@AllenLScott) June 26, 2017

Dozens of dirt bikes & ATV's spotted screaming down Massachusetts Ave in DC. #KENS5eyewitness pic.twitter.com/0wAi8ZTX2q
— Jack Acosta (@JackAcostaKENS5) June 25, 2017

100s of people on dirt bikes and 4wheelers just went down Jeff Davis....poppin wheelies... @ARLnowDOTcom
— Tiffany Harrison (@TiffAnn_89) June 26, 2017

Image via Metropolitan Police Department