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Gerald M. Monahan, Jr.
Chief of Police

1395 Dunlawton Ave.
Port Orange, FL 32129
386-506-5800


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                 News Release                                           

03/04/2008
Captain Wayne M. Miller

Public Information Officer
(386) 506-5810

                        POLICE REMIND RESIDENTS THERE IS NO PARKING ON BRIDGE

A reminder to citizens/visitors of Port Orange that there is no parking on the Port Orange Bridge to view the upcoming Space Shuttle Launch currently scheduled for March 11, 2008 at 2:38 AM. Florida State Statute 316.1945 states that parking is prohibited on bridges (see below).  If you need additional information on this, please contact Sergeant Christopher Besuden of the Traffic Unit at 386-506-5840. 

Note: there is ample parking under the Port Orange Bridge and the view is still very spectacular from this location. Message boards with the above reminder will be placed at the east and west sides of the bridge for the upcoming launch.  

316.1945  Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places:

(1)  Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions of a police 
      officer or official traffic control device, no person shall:

(a)  Stop, stand, or park a vehicle:
     Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel.