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Dalton Police Encourage Safe Driving this
Holiday Season The Dalton Police Department will partner with the Massachusetts State Police and hundreds of other local police departments to conduct extra traffic enforcement focused on arresting impaired drivers as part of a Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. Mobilization December 12, 2008 through January 4, 2009. State and local police will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout the mobilization. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security has provided $700,000 in federal grant funding for this initiative for both enforcement and a public education campaign. In an effort to keep
Massachusetts roadways safer during this up-coming holiday season, the Dalton Police Department offers these six travel tips:
Drive sober and well-rested;
Obey speed limits and allow extra time for unexpected traffic and weather conditions;
If celebration plans involve alcoholic beverages, designate a sober driver before heading out or plan to use public transportation, take a taxi (program a cab company’s phone number into your cell), or sleep over at the event location;
Never accept a ride with an impaired driver;
Report impaired drivers by dialing 911;
Make sure everyone is properly buckled up – it’s the best defense against a drunk, speeding or aggressive driver.
Additionally, those hosting holiday celebrations are urged to consider having ample non-alcoholic drinks available, do not serve alcohol to anyone under age 21, and prevent impaired guests from getting behind the wheel. More information is available at www.mass.gov/highwaysafety.
On average each week 300 people are arrested for impaired driving in
Massachusetts . A first-time conviction for drunk driving in
Massachusetts can cost more than $7,800, plus the significant expenses involved with insurance surcharges and attorney services.
Softball tournament looks to help officer
See the Photos.
DPD Softball team. 2008
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!!!
EXPECT DELAYS!!
Hinsdale Rd, between East St. and E. Housatonic St. IS NOW OPEN!!!! 12/9/2008
South Street - The road construction for South Street is slowing down for the winter season. Although there may not be crews working daily please still use caution. There are still some difficult areas due to the construction. There will be occassional construction throughout the winter season. 12/12/08
Cleveland Road @ Johnson Road - Until further notice the bridge on Cleveland Road @ Johnson Road will be closed due to repair work. Please use alternate routes. 10/1/2008
Winter Parking Ban goes into Effect on November 15th
The Dalton Police Department is reminding residents that beginning on November 15, 2008, there is no on street parking allowed between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., per the Town of Dalton Traffic Code , Section 4-2. Any violators of this Traffic Code will be issued a $ 10 ticket. No vehicles are allowed to be parked on the side of any roads, including tree/street lines, during this time period. Any vehicles found to be in violation of this Traffic Code may be towed at the owner’s expense if found to be impeding snow removal. The winter parking ban will be in effect until April 15, 2009.
Any persons with questions please contact the Dalton Police Department at 413 - 684 – 0300.
Firearms Safety Course - Anyone interested in attending a class must pre-register by calling the 413-684-6111 ext. 38. This class will fulfill the requirement for obtaining your License to Carry or Firearms Identification Permits. Fee for the class will be $ 60.00. Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend. We are now accepting names for a wait list. We will be having another class in November.
Town upgrades 911 system - See article
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OFFICERS ARE ON HIGH ALERT!!: Police officers are always supposed to be aware of their surroundings. Because of recent events, Police officers are on a Higher state of alert. When your vehicle is stopped, (especially at night) the officer may initial be direct and out of your sight, You may also see other cruisers assisting, this for extra safety. If you are stopped, turn your interior light on, have your credentials ready, Do not reach around or make sudden movements. Listen to the officer and all should go smooth.
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