WINTER PARKING

Throughout the months of December, January, February and March no operator of any vehicle shall park any vehicle upon any City street between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. All-night parking permits are available through application at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. The Sturgeon Bay Police Department may deny any application or revoke any all-night parking permit upon determination that a term or condition of the permit has been violated. Whenever a police officer of the city determines that a vehicle is parked in violation of the Wisconsin Statutes or the city ordinances, an officer may cite, tow or cite and tow the vehicle in violation. The cost of towing shall be borne by the operator or owner of the towed vehicle and the tow companies may charge their normal fees for towing and storage of vehicles.

TEXTING WHILE DRIVING

As of December 2010 it is ILLEGAL to text while driving. Texting while driving is very dangerous because you need to take your eyes off of the road increasing the chances of accident, injury or death. If you are caught texting while driving expect to face a fine anywhere from $25 to $400 dollars. So if you need to text please pull over to a safe location or wait until you are to your destination. Please drive safe.

SLOW IN SNOW

As the winter season becomes upon us the Sturgeon Bay Police Department would like to remind its residents of some winter driving tips.

·         Allow extra time for travel

·         Decrease your speed leaving plenty of room between other vehicles

·         Turn on your lights for increased visibility

·         Keep your lights and windshield clean

·         Brake gently to avoid skidding

·         Be extra vigilant on bridges and infrequently traveled roads. Often times these roads will freeze first even at temperatures above freezing.

·         Don’t pass snow plows and allow them plenty of room so they can do their best to clear the roads

·         Don’t assume that just because your vehicle has four wheel drive or is a front wheel drive it can handle the snow. Even four wheel drive and front wheel drive vehicles can encounter problems on snow covered roads.

·         Have an emergency preparedness kit in your vehicle which should include but not limited to a cell phone, blankets, food, water, hat, gloves, ice scrapper, and hand warmers.

In conclusion the best advice we can give is if there is inclement weather don’t drive unless you have to. Allow our public utilities time to adequately clear the roadways.

WHERE CAN I DROP OFF OLD PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?

Please help prevent prescription drug abuse. If you have expired medications or   medications you are no longer prescribed please bring your medications to the Door County Sheriff’s Department at:

Door County Justice Center

1201 S. Duluth Avenue

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235

The Door County Sheriff’s Department accepts drop-offs Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. They will accept your prescription medications and over the counter medications (pills and capsules) at the main reception area. Once there please remove all medications from their appropriate bottles and place the medications into the provided bag and close it. Then place the bag into the metal pass through where a Sheriff’s Department staff member will take the medications and secure them. These medications will then be disposed of at a secured facility several times a month.

What items are not accepted at the Door County Sheriff’s Department:

·         Liquids

·         Creams

·         Syringes

·         Lotions

·         Chemo Therapy Drugs

·         Aerosols

·         Inhalers

·         Needles

·         Thermometers

THANK YOU for your help on the war on drugs.

WHAT IF I AM IN AN ACCIDENT

If you are involved in an accident you must notify the Police if there are any of the following:

1.      Injury or fatality of a person.
2.      Damage to one person's property to an extent of $1,000 or more.
3.      Damage to government owned property to an extent of $200 or more, except government owned vehicles, which are $1,000.

If none of the above are present you may chose to not contact the Police and work things out between all parties by completing a Driver Self Reporting Accident Form which can be found on the Sturgeon Bay Police Department’s Website or by picking one up at the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. The information that is required on this form is vehicles involved to include license plate information. The drivers’ names, addresses, phone numbers and insurance company information including the company’s name, agent and telephone number.

If you have any doubt or any questions please contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department and an Officer will respond to assist.

WHEN YOU TRAVEL PLAN AHEAD

If you are going to be traveling out of town for a Winter vacation plan ahead and have piece of mind while you are away. Notify the Sturgeon Bay Police Department prior to leaving and we will provide residential security checks for you while you are away contact the Sturgeon Bay Police Department at 920-746-2450 for more information.

ANIMAL BITES

If any pet which has a current rabies vaccination is involved in a bite or a scratch incident, the owner shall isolate and confine that animal for a minimum of ten days. During that confinement a licensed veterinarian at a minimum shall exam the pet on the first day, tenth day and on one day in between at the owner’s expense. If the animal is confined at the residence of the owner, it must not be allowed to come in contact with other animals or people and cannot be left unattended outside.

Any animal involved in a bite or scratch incident that has not been vaccinated or has not been revaccinated within the prescribed time must be confined at a veterinary hospital, under the supervision of a veterinarian, for a minimum of ten days or as recommended by the veterinarian. During that confinement that veterinarian at a minimum shall exam the pet on the first day, tenth day and on one day in between at the owner’s expense. Under no circumstances can the owner sell, give away, or destroy the animal until it has been released by a licensed veterinarian after the ten-day confinement (quarantine) period.

Failure to follow this ordinance may result in a fine or confinement or both.