The Resident State Trooper's Office

Now that summer is over and our children are back at school, I would like to stress to you again about school bus safety. Please remember to make a complete stop with your vehicle when you see a school bus with its stop sign out and flashing lights on. This is for the safety of our children.

There have been many complaints from school bus drivers regarding this issue in the past. If you do not stop for school buses, the fine is $460. Even if you don't see a police officer around, the bus driver will take down your license plate number and report it to the police. So, please, for everyone's safety, obey all traffic laws.

Also, please remember to LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS and no not leave valuables in your vehicles. There have been a number os cars burglarized with items being taken. The majority of these vehicles were actually left unlocked! This also serves as a reminder to lock your doors at home when you are going out.

The Police Department and the Prospect Police Explorers/Cadets would like to thank the residents and businesses in Prospect and the surrounding towns for their generous donations to the Police Cadets. Without continued support, the cadets would not be able to attend the Connecticut Cadet Police Academy, which was held for one week at the University of Hartford. Once, again, thank you all for your support.

This article is in reference to concerns brought to the Police Department regarding quads, dirt bikes, pocket bikes, all terrain vehicles and motorized scooter, etc. being ridden on public roadways. There has been an increase in the use of these vehicles in neighborhoods throughout the Town of Prospect and at this time, we would like to inform you that it is illegal to operate the above-mentioned vehicles on any public road.

In some cases more than one charge can apply. The parents of juveniles charged with any of the offenses listed below can be also charged with allowing a person under the age of 16 to operate a motor vehicle. The parents of a juvenile will also be required to appear in juvenile court if their child is charged with an offense.

In addition, any unregistered vehicle found operating on public roads will be towed at a minimum charge of $88 and a storage fee of $28 to $34 per day.

due to the danger involved in riding these vehicles on roadways and financial liability, we are asking for your help in making your neighborhood a safer place.

Below are the listed penalties for operating said vehicles on a public roadway. Violations and fines are set forth below:

Since officers cannot be on every street throughout the day, we will be happy to issue an infraction or summons if a concerned citizen gives us a sworn written statement identifying the individual(s) who are violating the above stated laws.