Parking Near Intersections, Crosswalks A Growing Concern In Rising Sun

A city ordinance prohibits parking within 20 feet of intersections.

(Rising Sun, Ind.) – A growing safety concern is being addressed in the City of Rising Sun.

For the safety of people and property, the City of Rising Sun asks everyone to adhere to city ordinance 71.01.

Under the ordinance, parking is prohibited within 20 feet of any intersection or crosswalk. More and more parked vehicles have been observed very close to intersections in recent weeks, according to the City.

The actions increase the likelihood of accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians.

Exceptions to the ordinance include parking within 20 feet of an intersection or crosswalk for up to three minutes for a vehicle loading and unloading passengers or up to two hours for freight-carrying vehicles unloading materials.

For more information, visit https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/risingsun/latest/risingsun_in/0-0-0-2854#JD_71.01.

More from Local News


Events

Oldenburg Academy Receives Generous Grant to Support Launch of Robotics Team

A countywide VEX VRC High School robotics team is composed of students from Ripley County.

Aurora Elementary Teacher Hopes to Win America's Favorite Teacher Competition

In order to win, Lori Friedhoff needs your votes.

Batesville Location Selected for EV Charging Station

INDOT has announced the first electric vehicle infrastructure awards for the Charging the Crossroads program.

Local Sports Report - March 28, 2024

Report missing high school sports scorers and stats to news@eaglecountryonline.com.

Local Sports Report - March 26, 2024

Milan Softball got their 2024 season off to a great start.

On Air

Band Perry If I Die Young 18:15
Kane Brown Thank God 18:10
Garth Brooks What She's Doing Now 18:07
Old Dominion and Megan Moroney Can't Break Up Now 18:03