4^th Annual – “Toys for Tickets” Program

 

The Flagler Beach Police Department is proud to announce the annual “Toys for Tickets” program will once again be repeated this holiday season!  Citizens who receive a warning citation for a traffic infraction or parking offense will have the opportunity to donate a toy in lieu of paying a fine. Citizen participation in this program is 100% voluntary.

 

Beginning Monday, November 5, 2018 and continuing through Monday, December 10, 2018, Flagler Beach Police Department Officers, at their discretion, will be issuing “toy waivers” along with warning citations for non-criminal State traffic and/or City parking offenses.  The “toy waiver” allows the motorist to donate a new, unwrapped toy to “Christmas Come True” instead of facing a potential civil fine.

 

“Christmas Come True” is a non-profit organization based in Flagler Beach, whose mission is “to provide a complete Christmas experience for area resident parents who are unable to financially afford a traditional Christmas for their families.”

 

Motorists who voluntarily choose to participate in the program will be instructed to drop off a new, unwrapped toy, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at:

 

Flagler Beach Police Department

204 South Flagler Avenue

Flagler Beach, FL 32136

 

“This program has grown tremendously since its inception in 2014 and it’s become a staple of the holiday season here in Flagler Beach.  We’re looking forward to another successful campaign again this year.” stated Flagler Beach Police Chief Matt Doughney.   “The joy of the holiday season is the foundation of this program and the publics positive reaction over the past three (3) years to this initiative has been absolutely incredible” Doughney continued.  “Keeping our roadways safe during the holidays is our goal and this programs mantra of “paying it forward” is a great way to assist families in our community that need help during the holidays.”

 

For additional information regarding this year’s program, please contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2020.

#ToysforTickets

“2018 Biketoberfest® & Motorcycle Safety”

 

This year marks the 26^th annual Biketoberfest® motorcycle event which begins tomorrow, Thursday, October 18^th and continues through Sunday, October 21^st.   The following information is being provided in advance of the event to educate visitors and residents with motorcycle related laws.

 

During Biketoberfest®, the Flagler Beach Police Department will be enforcing hazardous moving violations, which include but are not limited to; careless driving, aggressive careless driving, reckless driving, excessive speed, racing on a highway (drag racing) and driving under the influence (DUI).  Additionally, the following non-moving Statutes are in effect in the State of Florida and will be enforced;

 

316.211 – Equipment for motorcycles:

(2)  A person may not operate a motorcycle unless the person is wearing an eye-protective device over his or her eyes.

 

316.304 – Wearing of headsets:

(1)  No person shall operate a vehicle while wearing a headset, headphone, or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing.

 

316.405 Motorcycle headlights to be turned on:

(1)  Any person who operates a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle on the public streets or highways shall, while so engaged, have the headlight or headlights of such motorcycle or motor-driven cycle turned on.

 

The goal for this year’s Biketoberfest® event is the safety of visitors and residents as well as compliance with the laws of the State of Florida.  We hope this year’s Biketoberfest® provides our visitors, residents and businesses with many happy memories and thank you in advance for helping make this year’s event a safe event for everyone.

 

If you have any questions regarding this year’s Biketoberfest®, please feel free to contact Chief Doughney at (386) 517-2020.