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I just moved into a new neighborhood. It’s all SFR and for the most part, peaceful, except for a house around the corner. This kid (teenager) has some kind of off-road 4 wheeler and it’s loud. According to my wife, he fired up this 4 wheeler everyday after school in the afternoon. Today being Sunday, I can hear that noise all afternoon. I went outside and he was racing up & down the street, the. Went back his driveway, rev up the engine really pound and was making some sort of adjustment.
I came this close to go over to confront the kid. Al least to ask politely if he can be more considerate of neighbors. But judging from his actions, he’s obviously don’t care. He’s probably know he’s in the wrong. Last weekend he was driving up & down his street and was going to make a turn onto my street buy saw me standing there staring at him so he turned back and continued racing up & down his streee.
Since I am new to the neighborhood, I wonder why nobody has complained? So i’d figured wait & go talk to the neighbors to find out the background.
So my question is, would it be appropriate if I go confront the kid or his parents? The 4 wheeler doesn’t appeared to be street-legal maybe that’s why he doesn’t drive in on a major street just a block away, then he may encounter police cars driving by?
Is there a less confrontational way? For example, I could remain anonymous and call the local PD to ask an officer to stop by? This happens EVERY WEEKEND I am home, and everyday according to my wife. It’s getting on my nerves. I work long hours all week & just want some peace & quiet on weekends.
Just call the police and report it. They aren't street legal, and if they see him driving it, they will talk to him and probably his parents.
In my area, it would be legal for him to drive it around the yard, though. SO just because he's told to stop driving in on the road doesn't mean you will stop hearing the noise for good.
Maybe you could approach his parents ? and then if they act like he is in charge (Like most parents these days do ) then when you see him out doing this then call the police since the parents don't seem like they are too interested in making him tone it down . I know I would be furious with my kid if he did this and it was bothering the neighbors . I suffer from migraine headaches and I had to ask a neighbor to turn down his stereo and he was very apologetic and did not realize his music was that loud . I can only imagine how frustrating that is for you and your wife .
I would approach (not confront) the parents. Take plenty of time stamped photos and contact local PD if it continues. What do your other neighbors say about this nuisance? Are your roads public or private?
I love that the kid is outside and doing outdoor things but he also needs to be respectful of others.
In a perfect world you could go to the parents and have a talk with them and they would talk to their child. Sadly today if you do this you might become the "cranky new neighbor".
Personally I would rather stay anonymous and call the police as ATV's are not street legal. They should come out and talk with the parents.
Noises of all kinds drive me crazy. On the other hand I do love when kids are outside instead of inside.
Call the police. Off road vehicles like you've described are not legal on a city street. A few tickets may put a stop to this. And, keep your anonymity, why put a target on your own back.
Call the police. Off road vehicles like you've described are not legal on a city street. A few tickets may put a stop to this. And, keep your anonymity, why put a target on your own back.
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Definitely let the police deal with him. However, since you have already spoken to him about the issue, you might want to wait a while before contacting the police. He will probably still think it was you who made the complaint, but if enough time has passed that the memory of the confrontation has faded somewhat, he won't be sure. Since he has already demonstrated a certain lack of interest in the wellbeing of others, you have to consider that he might decide to retaliate in some way if he thinks the intervention of the police is because of you. Wait a little while to make the connection less obvious.
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