Dunkirk police offers safety tips for summer
With Summer fast approaching and activities on the increase along the Waterfront, the City of Dunkirk Police Department is issuing the following safety reminders:
¯ Please wear a seatbelt and have children secured properly in a child safety seat — it is a proven fact that seatbelts and safety seats save lives. Texting and talking on cell phones while driving is illegal and dangerous. We are participating in the Click it or Ticket Enforcement Program.
¯ If you’ve had too much to drink and can’t safely operate your vehicle, please don’t.
¯ Be aware while travelling through our school zones — the speed limit while school is in session is 15 MPH with the exception of 20 MPH on Route 60 at School No. 3 and 25 MPH on Route 5 at School No. 7.
¯ Be aware of increased activity in the Wright Park/Serval Street areas. Little League Baseball and Softball are in full swing, as well as several softball tournaments at Wright Park and Point Gratiot. There will be increased enforcement in this area as we are committed to providing a safe environment for Little League Baseball, Softball and Tournaments. Motorists should be aware of the Babe Ruth League games on Lucas Ave. Please obey alternate parking rules on Lucas Avenue and avoid parking on the street near the Steel Plant Demolition. Slow down and watch for pedestrians in all these areas.
¯ Be aware of the increased activity at the City Pier around the Boardwalk Market, Music on the Pier as well as the many activities around the waterfront establishments with bands, nightlife activities and several festivals that are planned. The Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday. We encourage everyone to come out for the ceremonies and enjoy the day in the downtown and waterfront areas.
¯ During the course of the summer, there will be several road races and walks along the waterfront. Please pay attention and be cautious during these events.
A reminder about Park rules and regulations: Dogs must be on a leash and owners are responsible to pick up the dog waste. This is just common courtesy to all the others that use and enjoy our parks. Alcohol consumption in permitted areas only. NO GLASS in any of the park, beach or City Pier areas. Littering is illegal and we ask for cooperation to keep our parks and City Pier areas clean. Containers in the park areas are for garbage/litter generated only from the use of the park. Anyone who dumps personal garbage into these containers will be prosecuted.
The City of Dunkirk Police Department is committed to providing a safe environment along the waterfront and in our parks during the summer. We encourage everyone to come out and visit our waterfront and park areas to see what’s going on. We believe that you will be pleasantly surprised. We ask for the cooperation of our residents and visitors to please exercise caution while driving in the areas that have increased activities, and we hope you enjoy the summer along the waterfront. Please don’t hesitate to call the Communications Desk at 366-2266 if you see something out of the ordinary or have a question.
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