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Citizens reminded that water
runoff causing ice
creates safety hazards, can result in fines
December 6, 2005 (DALLAS)
City officials warn that water runoff causing ice hazards on streets is
not only dangerous to drivers and pedestrians, but property owners can
face fines.
“Ultimately, each driver is expected to adapt his/her behavior to suit
the road conditions every time they get behind the wheel of a motor
vehicle,” said Dallas Police Department Sgt. Gil Cerda. “Driving hazards
such as water, ice, animals, abandoned vehicles and similar obstacles
are all possibilities the motor vehicle operator should consider.”
Sgt. Cerda adds, “If water and ice from sprinkler system run-off is
observed at the site of an accident investigation, those conditions will
be noted as possible factors in the accident report. Such factors could
lead to fines for the business or homeowner responsible for the
sprinkler system run-off.”
Water runoff is often caused by sprinkler system malfunctions, such as
broken or misdirected sprinkler heads or broken pipes, but there are
other causes that include broken or clogged pipes, power washing
pavements, poor drainage on a property (including car wash drainage
problems) and over-irrigation.
“Notices of violation and citations may be issued to property owners
responsible for water runoff that causes ice hazards,” said Code
Compliance Director Kathleen Davis. “Code inspectors can enforce the
water conservation ordinance, which prohibits significant water runoff
from a property onto an impervious surface such as a street, whether it
ices or not.”
Citizens can report ice hazards, water violations or dangerous road
conditions by dialing 3-1-1.
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