As the Sheriff of Douglas County, it is one of my top priorities to keep the citizens of our county informed of what is occurring in our community through forums such as our website. It is through sharing of information with our citizens that we are able to build upon important relationships that will enhance the safety of our community.
We will continue to update the website with information that specifically addresses our community to include general information about the Office and the services that are available to our community. With that being said, my hope is that our website will continue to be of assistance to our citizens by keeping our community informed, in addition to serving as a format to discuss solutions to problems that our community may be facing.
Sheriff's Monthly Message (March 2010)
Sheriff Weaver wants to remind parents about Driving Safety in School Zones
Sheriff David Weaver is very committed to the safety of all children in Douglas County. He is especially concerned about driving hazards he has personally seen in the elementary school zones throughout the county.
Before he comes to work each day, Sheriff Weaver takes time to drive around the school zones, making sure everyone is driving safely and checking on the general welfare of the kids that are walking to school each morning. He has witnessed parents make unsafe and illegal turns in the middle of a street after dropping off their children. Sheriff Weaver has even stopped and talked to the parents that he sees do this. He is not in the business of issuing citations; he would just like everyone to make the safety of the children their first priority.
If the street has a double yellow line it is illegal to make a u-turn. These double lines are put there for a reason, to make sure that drivers, bicyclists and even walkers are safe in that area. It is that belief that it would be unsafe for drivers to make a u-turn or pass on that road, which is why the lines are applied the way they are.
Again, please observe the traffic signals, stop signs, roadway lines and most of all be aware that children are in the area and may not be paying attention if you are making an illegal u-turn or passing another car. The worst possible situation would be a child getting injured due to the inattention of our drivers.