| Metric | April | May | % Change | |--------|-------|-----|-----------| | Total patrol hours | 480 | 620 | +29% | | Miles covered | 3,850 | 5,120 | +33% | | Traffic stops | 112 | 189 | +69% | | Citations issued | 78 | 143 | +83% | | DUI arrests | 6 | 14 | +133% | | Public assists (breakdowns, medical) | 23 | 41 | +78% | | Noise complaints (modified exhausts) | 31 | 67 | +116% |
Hot zones: Waterfront districts (May 15–31), interstate ramps near stadiums. trike patrol april and may hot
The Daytona Beach Police Department (Florida) runs one of the most famous trike patrols in the U.S. Their April and May stats are startling: | Metric | April | May | %
Why? Because their trikes are electric-assist Piaggio MP3 hybrids. The electric motor provides silent approach during “hot” enforcement scenarios (i.e., catching open-container violators before they can dump cans). And the April/May ambient heat does not yet degrade battery range—a critical detail. 850 | 5
In coastal towns, April and May mark the “shoulder season” before Memorial Day chaos. Trike patrols perform infrastructure sweeps—checking lifeguard stands, public restrooms, and parking zones. Their three wheels handle sandy shoulders better than two-wheelers, and they can carry signage and cones in rear baskets.