LAKEPORT, Calif. – With summer rapidly approaching, the Lakeport Police Department is offering the community important safety tips and information.
Among the issues of concern is traffic safety, which the agency said will be extremely important this summer as pedestrian and vehicular traffic increase.
The community should be aware that the summer concert series and Independence Day celebration at Library Park bring heavy traffic flow through the downtown area.
Take extra care to watch for pedestrians and bicyclists while driving around Lakeport, and remember that pedestrians do have the legal right of way.
The Lakeport Police Department will do its best to enforce this, and all other traffic laws, but also will be counting on the public to be mindful of the risks to drivers and pedestrians alike.
Pets often are innocent victims during the summer months and the police department reminds people that leaving pets in vehicles is very dangerous.
Owners should use good judgment when taking pets for a ride, as vehicles can very easily become ovens even with the windows down. Always be prepared with water if your animal is traveling with you.
For those with pickup trucks, please remember that even though the animal is in the open air, the bed of the truck can become extremely hot. Always have a bed or platform that your animal can lay or sit on to protect their feet from the heat.
Summer is garage sale season and the police department reminds the public that the city of Lakeport has an ordinance prohibiting the posting of any type of handbill or advertising on any public property in the city.
The ordinance is designed to keep public areas free from clutter and resulting litter when the signs fall down.
In addition, signs can obstruct the view of motorists therefore; signs should only be posted on private property and, only after obtaining permission, from the property owner.
The police department will be monitoring compliance with this ordinance.
The Lakeport Police Department said its teams is always happy to hear from the community; feel free to contact them with any questions or concerns.
Visit the agency at its Web page and on Facebook, call 707-263-5491 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Lakeport Police Department offers community summer safety tips
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