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Thursday, 25 January 2007 02:01
Jackson Police Department: Zero Tolerance For Station Driveway Blocking
The Jackson Police
Department is giving motorists fair warning using hwy 88- the JPD will now have
a no tolerance policy to the blocking of their driveway. Since the installation
of the traffic signal lights at the intersection of Hwy 49 and 88 the Jackson
Police Department has been faced with motorists blocking the driveway exit of
the police station, even though the pavement is clearly marked – Keep Clear. An
increase in the traffic on Hwy 88 is also contributing to the problem. The Jackson Police are now
reporting issues with officers trying to leave the parking lot in emergency
situations. Officers have been blocked in by motorists that are not heeding the
multiple notification signs including do not block signs posted on the roadway,
signs on the brick around the lot facing the highway that state Emergency
Access- Do not Block or the keep clear on the roadway itself. Often times the
traffic offense is occurring when officers are responding to an emergency call,
delaying response times in a critical or medical emergency situation. The Jackson Police are asking
all motorists to please heed the posted signs and keep the driveway clear for
all Emergency Vehicles. The Jackson Police will begin an aggressive enforcement
effort regarding enforcing the clearance of the driveway next week. The JPD is
giving fair warning- block the driveway and you will be cited