General Questions
Q.
Does
the Vero Beach Police Department fingerprint citizens?
A.
Yes, this service is available
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Noon
to 4:00PM. There
is a $5.00 fee for this service per print card. Also, citizens
must provide
their own fingerprint cards.
Q.
Can I obtain copies of accident or offense reports?
A.
Yes, copies can be
obtained from the records department from 8:30AM
to
5:00PM Monday through Friday. A fee of $.15 per
one-sided copy and
$.20
per two-sided copy will be charged.
Q.
Who do I notify for a sign violation?
A.
The city's Planning and Zoning
Department at 772-978-4550.
Q.
Is there a city ordinance for excessive noise
after certain hours?
A.
Yes, the city ordinance
prohibits excessive noise after 10:00PM.
Q.
Is it legal to ride in the bed of a pickup
truck?
A.
Effective 10/01/06, it will be unlawful for a minor
child under 18 to ride on
limited
access highways within the open body of a pickup truck or flatbed
truck, unless
they are secured in a seat with safety restraints.
Child
Safety Questions
Q.
How old does my child have to be to attend
the RAD Kids
and how often is
it available?
A.
RAD Kids is for children ages 5-12 years old. Upcoming classes are
advertised through local
newspaper, radio, and television. Check our
website or call 772-978-4688.
Q.
Does your agency install car seats?
A.
Yes, we install car seats by appointment only on Wednesdays and
Thursdays. The available times
are 8:30, 9:00 or 9:30 a.m. The seat
may be your own, or for those
who cannot afford one, one may be
provided by the police
department, if you qualify. The installation takes
about 30 to 45 minutes.
For more information or to set up an
appointment please call
Jennifer McKinnon at 772-978-4621.
Q.
What are the age requirements for children
and car seats?
A.
Children 5 years of age or younger must be seated in a crash-tested,
federally approved child
restraint device. For children aged through
3 years, such restraint
devices must be a separate carrier or a vehicle
manufacturer's integrated
child seat. For children aged 4 through 5
years, a separate
carrier, an integrated child seat, or a seat belt may be
used.
Personal
Safety Questions
Q.
What is the RAD Systems class for?
A.
The RAD Systems class is for females' ages 14 years and up. Upcoming
classes are advertised through local
newspaper, radio, and television.
Check our website or call
772-978-4688.
Firearm
Questions
Q.
Do I need a "permit" or
"license" to own a firearm?
A.
No, Florida law does not require a permit or license to own a firearm. A
permit is required only if you desire
to carry a firearm in a concealed
manner. By definition,
concealed means "readily accessible for immediate
use." Traditionally, that means the
firearm is carried on your person and
is concealed from view, but can also
mean "in close proximity," such
as in your vehicle.
Q.
Does Florida law allow
me to carry a concealed firearm if I have a
"permit"
or "license" to carry a concealed firearm
from another state?
A.
Yes, but only if you are from a state that honors the Florida concealed
firearm license law, are 21
years of age older, and have the permit or
license in your possession.
Q.
How do I
know if I legally qualify to obtain a license to carry a
concealed
firearm?
A.
You can review the current
version of Florida Statute 790.06 by clicking on
the link below:
http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0790/SEC06.HTM&Title=->2006->Ch0790->Section%2006#0790.06
Security Questions
Q.
Does the police department offer home or business
security evaluations?
A.
Yes, call 772-978-4649 to
schedule an appointment.
