As the weather turns warmer and it stays light longer, the incidence of neighborhood harassment and vandalism tends to rise (ring and run, egging homes, toilet papering trees, stealing yard ornaments, racing cars and motorcycles, dumping trash, graffiti, etc.). Parents and guardians, please be sure to remind children that it is not OK to prank or harass others, and that what they think is fun may be viewed as a crime, an attack on an individual, or even an attempted home invasion.   
 
In Colorado Springs, it is unlawful for persons under the age of eighteen (18) years to loiter or to aimlessly drive or ride about, on or about any street, road, sidewalk, park, playground, yard, or building, whether public or private, without the consent or permission of the owner or occupant thereof, between Midnight on Friday and Saturday nights (10pm Sunday night through Thursday night) and 6:00am the next morning.
 
It is unlawful for the parent, guardian, or other adult person having the care and custody of a juvenile under the age of eighteen (18) years to knowingly permit or allow the juvenile to loiter or to aimlessly drive or ride about at the places and within the time prohibited
 
Read the Loitering Ordinance / Curfew rules for Colorado Springs at
codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/coloradospringsco/latest/coloradosprings_co/0-0-0-16212
 
Learn more about neighborhood safety at the National Crime Prevention Council's website http://www.ncpc.org/topics/home-and-neighborhood-safety

Tips for Drivers, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists and Pedestrians

With warmer weather, you’re likely seeing more bikes on the road, so it’s a perfect time for a reminder to Share the Road.

DRIVERS SHARE THE ROAD
For drivers, sharing the road begins with the understanding that bicyclists and motorcyclists have the same rights as you. They also face unique safety challenges, such as being smaller and less visible. Look for cyclists where vehicles do not appear, like before making a left-hand turn at an intersection. Also, be aware that motorcyclists may have to downshift and weave to avoid bumps and road hazards.

Pedestrians have rights on the road, too. Always slow down and be prepared to yield to pedestrians when they’re in a crosswalk. Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk, as there may be people crossing whom you can’t see. And, be extra cautious when backing up across sidewalks or in parking lots.

MOTORCYCLISTS, BICYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS SHARE THE ROAD
Just like drivers behind the wheel, bicyclists and motorcyclists must obey signs and signals. Ride defensively, assuming others cannot see you, and don’t let yourself be distracted by music, an electronic device, or anything else that takes your focus off the road. Bicyclists should always ride with traffic, use bike lanes when available and avoid riding on sidewalks when possible.

Pedestrians should also follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals — which are there to protect you. If there isn’t a sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from vehicles as possible. Always cross streets at crosswalks when they are available; drivers know to look for you there. If there isn’t a crosswalk, cross at a well-lit place where drivers can best see you.

PREVENT A DEADLY CRASH
As more Americans choose to ride bikes and walk to stay healthy, and as an alternative to driving, pedestrian and cyclist deaths in motor-vehicle-related crashes have increased over the past decade.

• Bicyclists: There were 966 bicyclists killed in collisions with vehicles in 2021.
• Pedestrians: In 2021, 7,388 pedestrians died in traffic crashes, up from 6,565 in 2020.
• Motorcyclists: The number of people killed on motorcycles in 2021 was 5,932.

Join us in helping to keep everyone safe on the road. Remember, no one — no driver, cyclist, or pedestrian — has sole rights to the road. It’s a shared space where we all have rights and responsibilities.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/share-road-its-everyones-responsibility

​What is the area between the sidewalk and the curb and who owns it?  There are various names for this area of property.  Within Pine Creek this area is referred to in your Guidelines as the Parkway – The area between the street curb and sidewalk.  This area is the responsibility of the homeowner and is to be maintained by the homeowner.