Some of the confiscated motorbikes and scooters at the Philipsburg police station.
PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Police Force KPSM has extended to June 30 the period during which persons can claim confiscated motorcycles and scooters. The previous deadline was June 13.
“The scooters and motorbikes that are allowed to be retrieved are those that were taken out of circulation because they were being used in a way that was against the law – for instance, without insurance, or because they had a technical problem.
“Motorcycles and scooters that were confiscated as part of criminal investigations cannot be claimed in this way,” said police.
The Prosecutor’s Office will contact persons to return a vehicle after the conclusion of a criminal investigation.
To claim a motorcycle or scooter, one must present a valid proof of identity (driver’s licence, identity card or passport), proof of ownership, proof of insurance, and a valid inspection card.
“If you can do so, your motorbike/scooter will be returned to you.
“Persons who still have not retrieved their confiscated bikes by July 1 will no longer be allotted the opportunity to do so. We ask that you take advantage of this grace period, as the bikes will be cleared from the station in light of the 2020 hurricane season,” said police in a press release on Tuesday.
