BEDFORD – Bedford Police officers are handing out “courtesy warnings’ for those that park their vehicles against the traffic or on city sidewalks.
“Currently, there is an Indiana code 9-21-16-7 that “could be” enforced with a $135.50 state citation,” said Bedford Police Chief Terry Moore. “I am working with the city attorney and will present a city ordinance that will address this issue on Monday at the Board of Works and Council meeting. I will also present an amended ordinance for drivers that park their vehicles obstructing sidewalks.
According to Chief Moore, the new ordinance will allow officers to fine those who do not take the courtesy warning seriously $10.
“This is in response to an ongoing problem throughout the City of Bedford. I would much rather they park on the city streets and receive a courtesy warning for something they may not know they are violating and at worse receive a $10 ordinance fine if they choose to continue to disregard our warnings than issue a $135.50 state citation to them,” added Chief Moore.
But those that continue to violate the warnings could face stiffer penalties.
