JPD to Step-Up Enforcement on Fire Lane Violations at Local Business

This action is a result of complaints received from the
general public and the management of the Dollar General Market for the repeated
violations of motorist parking in the fire lane at this location.

The fire lane has been properly marked as required by Kentucky
law with signage and painted curbing prohibiting such parking or blocking the
fire lane.

The purpose of the fire lane is for emergency personnel,
such as the fire department to utilize when responding to a fire at not only
this location, but other businesses and not for shoppers to use while
frequenting these businesses.

Motorists should be aware that even though you may be
sitting inside your vehicle while parked in or blocking the fire lane, you can
still receive a ticket.

Effective October 1^st-October 15^th, the Jamestown Police Department will issue written warnings to motorists. After October 15^th, officers will issue either a parking ticket or a Kentucky Uniform Citation. All vehicles in violation are subject to being towed at the owner’s expense.