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Where and how does the Lacey Police Department
hold an auction of evidence and seized property?
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How do I drive a modern roundabout?
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Do I need a garage sale permit in Lacey?
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I have questions about Disabled Parking?
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Where is the Lacey Police Department located?
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When do I have to stop for a school bus?
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When I am approaching St. Martins College on
Ruddell heading north I see cars come to a full stop and turn
left onto Pacific Ave. Is this legal?
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When the power is out who must stop at an
intersection when the traffic lights are out?
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When a pedestrian is in a cross walk. How
long do I have to stop to allow the pedestrian to cross?
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When can my child use seat belts and not have to
be in a car seat?
Q. Where and
how does the Lacey Police Department hold an auction of evidence and
seized property ?
A.
All evidence and seized property items that are no longer
held by the Lacey Police Department are sent to an on-line
auction site for bidding. These items and much more are
available at Steal It Back
or Property Room. All
forms of payment are accepted, including credit card, EFT and
bank instruments. The unique feature of this auction site is a
free service for crime victims to register their stolen goods.
If the stolen item matches the description of an item received
by the company it is returned to the owner free of charge.
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Q. How do I drive a
modern roundabout?
A. A modern roundabout is an
intersection having a one way circulation around a central
island where entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to the
traffic circulating the central island.
To learn more about a modern roundabout, click on the link
provided to go to the City of Lacey "Driving
Modern Roundabouts" page.
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Q. Do I need a garage
sale permit in Lacey?
A. Yes,
Lacey
Municipal Code 5.34 requires one. A permit is free and one
just needs to come to the Lacey Police Department, 420 College
St. S.E., between Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. or
request one through the mail five days prior to the sale.
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Q. Do I need a parking permit to park
in a disabled parking space?
A.
Yes. These spaces are reserved for those who have disabilities
in regards to walking. State of Washington
RCW 46.16.381 states: "Persons who qualify for special
parking privileges...shall display a placard bearing the
International symbol for Access when the vehicle is parked."
Q.
How do I obtain a disabled person
parking privilege?
A.
A licensed physician that has been identified by the State of
Washington must certify that you have a disability that limits
or impairs the ability to walk.
Q.
What types of placards are issued?
A.
Two types:
"Temporary", if your physician determines the condition is
temporary, and "Permanent" for those who's condition will not
improve. Special license plates may also be obtained
in the same manner, if the condition is determined to be
permanent by the physician.
 
Q. I have a disabled
person placard, but I received a ticket anyway? Why?
A.
If you park in a disabled parking space and fail to properly
display your placard, law enforcement will be unable to see that
you have permission and issue you an infraction for violating
LMC
10.04.021 for $250.00. Every time you park in a disabled
parking spot, you MUST properly display the placard by
suspending it from the rearview mirror. For further information
see
RCW 46.16.381.
Q. If I have received a
disabled parking ticket and I have a disabled placard, but
forgot to display it, what do I do now?
A.
Bring your placard and infraction to the "Business
Licenses/Traffic Fines" at the Lacey City Hall, 420 College St.
S.E. Be prepared to show both the placard and infraction to the
Department Assistant.
A.
The Lacey Police Department is located at 420 College St. S.E.,
Lacey, Washington. The business hours are Monday through Friday,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays.
A.
In accordance with
RCW 46.61.370:
When
traveling on a two-lane roadway
(only one lane in each direction) and the school bus displays
its stop paddle and flashing red lights,
all vehicles must stop.
On a multiple lane roadway (three or more lanes including the
center turn lane) and you are traveling
in the same direction as the bus and the school bus
displays its stop paddle and flashing red lights,
you
must stop
.
If in the center turn lane, traveling
in the same direction as a
stopped bus, you must stop.
On a multiple lane roadway (three or more lanes including the
center turn lane) and you are traveling
in the opposite direction
of the bus and the school bus displays its stop paddle
and flashing red lights,
you do not have to stop.
Q.
When I am
approching St. Martins College on Ruddell heading north I see cars
come to a full stop and turn left onto Pacific Ave. Is this
legal?
A. Yes.
The vehicle operators facing a steady circular red signal may,
after stopping proceed to make a right turn from a one-way or
two-way street into a two-way street or into a one-way street
carrying traffic in the direction of the right turn; or a left
turn from a one-way or two-way street into a one-way street
carrying traffic in the direction of the left turn; unless a
sign posted by competent authority prohibits such movement.
RCW 46.61.055(3)(a) Steady red indication
Vehicle operators facing a steady circular red signal alone
shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before
entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or,
if none, then before entering the intersection control area and
shall remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown.
However, the vehicle operators facing a steady circular red
signal may, after stopping proceed to make a right turn from a
one-way or two-way street into a two-way street or into a
one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the right
turn; or a left turn from a one-way or two-way street into a
one-way street carrying traffic in the direction of the left
turn; unless a sign posted by competent authority prohibits such
movement. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall
remain stopped to allow other vehicles lawfully within or
approaching the intersection control area to complete their
movements. Vehicle operators planning to make such turns shall
also remain stopped for pedestrians who are lawfully within the
intersection control area as required by
RCW 46.61.235(1).
Q.
When the power is
out who must stop at an intersection when the traffic lights are
out?
A.
Everyone must come to a
complete stop and only proceed if it is safe to do so.
RCW 46.61.183
Nonfunctioning signal lights.
Except when directed to proceed by a flagger, police officer, or
fire fighter, the driver of a vehicle approaching an
intersection controlled by a traffic control signal that is
temporarily without power on all approaches or is not displaying
any green, red, or yellow indication to the approach the vehicle
is on, shall consider the intersection to be an all-way stop.
After stopping, the driver shall yield the right of way in
accordance with
RCW 46.61.180(1) and
RCW 46.61.185.
[1999 c 200 §
1.]
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Q.
When a pedestrian is in a cross walk.
How long do I have to wait for the pedestrian to cross?
A.
The following link will
take you to a diagram with explanation of the Washington State
Crosswalk Law
RCW 46.61.235.
WASHINGTON
STATE CROSSWALK LAW (revised 1993)
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Q.
When can my child
use seat belts and not have to be in a car seat?
A.
The following link will take you
to the booklet "Is your child ready for a seat belt?"
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Is your child ready for a seat belt?
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