200 Riders Take over Tampa Streets Driving 'Recklessly,' Blocking Traffic

Arrests made after pack of ‘reckless’ bike riders bombard Tampa streets

It was chaos on two wheels Wednesday as police say a group of about 200 riders took over city streets, weaving through traffic, running red lights and even riding against traffic.

200+ people take over Tampa streets on bikes and scooters

Hundreds of people on a variety of vehicles took over the streets in South Tampa. The Tampa Police Department said the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Police said more than 200 people were part of this massive group on bikes, scooters, e-bikes and dirt bikes.WATCH: VIDEO: 200+ people take over South Tampa streets on bikes and scooters Arrests & warnings after street takeover In the end, four people were arrested and seven others…

200 riders take over Tampa streets driving 'recklessly,' blocking traffic

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Over 200 riders on bikes, scooters, e-bikes, and dirt bikes tried to take over the streets of Tampa Wednesday, according to the Tampa Police Department. Around 7:24 p.m. the riders were reportedly blocking traffic and riding recklessly through the city roadways. Video captured by TPD tracks the bikers as they head northbound on Howard, circling cars, splitting across all lanes, and performing wheelies. In the video, TPD can …