Motorcycle Operator Racks Up Violations

Location: Route 7 southbound at Delaware Park Boulevard, Wilmington, Delaware
Date and Time: Sunday, May 31st, 2010, at 11:21 a.m.
Suspect(s): Nicholas J. Deleo, 29, of Newark, Delaware

Resume: One of the more common complaints public safety officials hear this time of year, in regards to traffic matters, concerns aggressive motorcycle driving. As the weather warms, cyclist make to the highways and byways. Unfortunately, a select few riders also make their way out; however, they fail to operate their bikes in a lawful and prudent manner.

On Monday morning, May 31st, a Troop 6 patrol officer was working an extra duty detail targeting speed violations for the Memorial Day Holiday. While sitting stationary in the area of Route 7 southbound, at Delaware Park Boulevard, this officer observed a motorcycle traveling southbound on Route 7- on only its back wheel (riding a wheelie). The operator was not wearing a helmet or eye protection.

The bike accelerated quickly and began to weave in and out of traffic. The officer, who was in an unmarked patrol car, then witnessed the operator of the bike riding without his hands on the handlebars. As the bike approached Route 4, a traffic stop ensued and the operator, Nicholas J. Deleo, pulled over.

A computer check revealed Mr. Deleo was not an endorsed motorcycle operator. The bike, a 2007 Suzuki SX7, was also not registered properly. The Trooper issued the following traffic citations: No Motorcycle License, Inattentive Driving, Failure to Keep Hands on Grip, Operating a Motorcycle without a Helmet or Eye Protection, Unreasonable Speed, Improper Lane Change, Fail to Signal, Fail to Transfer Title, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Cancelled Registration, Speed Exhibition and Aggressive Driving.

The court date is pending.