PHILIPSBURG:--- In response to the ongoing rise in scooter-related traffic violations and the use of scooters in criminal activities, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) carried out a traffic and crime control operation on Friday, October 24, 2025, and Saturday, October 25, 2025.
The operation was conducted at several strategic locations across the island and focused primarily on stopping and inspecting scooter riders. The objectives were twofold.
To improve road safety by ensuring that scooter riders possess valid documentation, and to disrupt criminal activity by identifying individuals who may be using scooters to commit offenses or evade detection.
The controls were executed between 12:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on both days. During this period, a total of 40 scooter riders were stopped. Of these, 24 individuals failed to present the legally required documents. Additionally, one individual was arrested for possession of illegal narcotics in violation of the Opium legislation. The operations were also supported by members of the Voluntary Corps of Sint Maarten (VKS).
This action follows previous successful scooter enforcement operations, including one carried out earlier this year near the Simpson Bay Bridge. For this most recent operation, new locations were selected to anticipate shifting behavior and movement patterns among scooter riders seeking to avoid police controls.
Scooters continue to be a major factor in certain serious criminal acts and traffic safety risks. KPSM will continue to take firm measures and conduct controls to ensure safety and restore order on our roads and in our communities.
KPSM urges all scooter owners and riders to ensure their vehicles are properly registered and insured, and to follow all traffic regulations.
KPSM Press Release.