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Plead not guilty
and request a hearing before a judge. Refer to
your ticket for directions.
I
received a traffic citation for "Failure to Carry Proof
of Insurance" but I have insurance, what can I do?
You may appear in person at the DeKalb County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk and show your proof of insurance was valid
at the time of the traffic stop. You will then be
excused from further court appearances on this specific
charge. You may do this 5 days after receiving your
ticket and no later than 5 days prior to your assigned
court date. Or, you must appear in court on your
assigned court date.
How
can I contest a parking violation?
You must speak to the officer who wrote you the parking
ticket. The officer will decide if s/he will void or
uphold the ticket. Should the officer uphold the ticket
and you are still unsatisfied, you may request a court
date. The officer and you will then appear before a
Judge to hear testimonies and deliver judgment.
How
do I report an abandoned auto?
An abandoned auto is considered "inoperable" and parked
on a public or private property for at least 7 days. An
"inoperable motor vehicle" is incapable of being
driven under its own power. The vehicle must also
have current registration and plates.
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If the abandon auto is on a public street, you may call
the DeKalb Police Department at 815/748-8400.
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If the abandon auto is in a private lot, you may call
the City of DeKalb Code Enforcement a 815/748-2070.
For further information,
refer to Municipal Code
CH12, 12.03 "Abatement of Nuisances.
How
can I find out if my vehicle has been towed?
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If you car was towed due to parking illegally, road
hazard, abandon on a city street, or snow
enforcement you may call the DeKalb Police
Department at 815/748-8400. Please have your license
number, make of car, owner’s name and where it was
towed from ready. The Telecommunicator will then
refer you to the towing company.
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If you car was towed due to a hit and run or for
evidentiary value, you must talk to the investigator
handling that case.
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If you car was towed due to being illegally parked in a
private lot, you may call the DeKalb Police
Department at 815/748-8400 to verify that it was in
fact towed. Please have your license number, make of
car, owner’s name and where it was towed from ready.
You will then be referred to the proper towing
company.
When can’t I park on ‘Snow Emergency’ route?
A snow emergency is declared when there are 2" or more
of snow that has fallen in one hour or more. The Chief
of Police will declare if the City is under a ‘snow
emergency.’ He will then notify the media. Once a ‘snow
emergency’ is declared, those vehicles parked on a snow
route will be tickets and/or towed. The Chief of Police
will also declare when the snow emergency is terminated.
For further information,
refer to Municipal Code
CH51, 51-19 "Traffic" or
CH51-I-1 "Snow Emergency Routes."
How do I report a traffic accident?
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If you were involved in a traffic accident, first ensure
that no one was injured. If someone is injured, call
911.
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If no one was injured, you may either call the
non-emergency number at 815/748-8400 to inform the
Telecommunicator of the accident, who will then
dispatch an officer to your location. Or, you may
come to the DeKalb Police Department and report the
accident.
Reporting requirements for a traffic accident are:
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A person has been injured or dies.
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A driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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A driver has fled the location without stopping to
exchange information or check on the welfare of the
other parties involved.
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City property is involved.
You
should report the accident as soon as possible.
Accidents having property damage of under $500 does not
have to be reported to the police; however, your
insurance company will require a report be made if you
make a claim with them.
What
if the other party in my traffic accident did not have
insurance?
Contact your insurance agent and inform them that the
other parties did not have insurance at the time of the
accident. Your insurance agent should assist you.
How
can I obtain a traffic accident report?
You may request a copy of your traffic accident in
person at the DeKalb Police Department Monday thru
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by mail at DeKalb
Police Department, 200 S. 4th Street, DeKalb,
IL 60115. There is a $5 charge for accident reports.
Payment is due prior to filling your request.
How
do I report a reckless driver?
If you want to report a reckless driver that is in
progress – call 911. Try
to obtain the vehicle description, registration
information, and any information about the driver.
If
the careless driving is NOT in progress, call the
non-emergency number at 815/748-8400 or appear in person
at the police department. Again, obtain as much
information about the vehicle and driver as you possibly
can.
How do
I know what size car seat my child should use?
You may
contact our Child Safety Seat technicians at the DeKalb
Police Department to assist you with installation or
knowing what size car seat your child needs. Or, you
may link to the NHTSA Child Passenger Safety website
here for detailed information.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/ |
