| Question: |
What information should I get from
the other driver(s) if I am involved in an accident? |
| Answer: |
Always try to get their plates right away in case they decide
to flee. Then, request the drivers' names, addresses, phone
numbers and insurance company information including the company's
name, agent, and phone number.
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| Question: |
When must an accident be
reported? |
| Answer: |
If an accident meets any of the following three criteria, it
is a "reportable accident" and the MV4000 (accident report) must
be completed by the investigating agency.
1. Injury or fatality of a person.
2. Total damage to one person's property to an apparent extent of
$1,000 or more.
3. Damage to government owned property to an apparent extent of
$200 or more, except government owned vehicles, which are $1,000.
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| Question: |
How long can a car park on the
street without being moved? |
| Answer: |
In the Town of Madison, a legally parked vehicle can remain
there for 48hours without being moved or cited.
|
| Question: |
Will the Town of Madison tow
abandoned vehicles off of private property? |
| Answer: |
No, but we will issue a citation if the situation deems
appropriate.
|
| Question: |
What are the curfew hours in the Town
of Madison? |
| Answer: |
According to Town ordinance 9-5-1(a) any juvenile under age
sixteen (16) shall not be in a public place between the hours of
10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by his or her parent or
legal guardian.
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| Question: |
Can I get my fingerprints taken
at the Town of Madison Police Department? |
| Answer: |
The Town of Madison Police Department currently does not offer
this service.
|
| Question: |
How do I pay for a ticket? |
|
Answer: |
You can pay your
parking, traffic or municipal ordinance citation by mailing it to
the Town of Madison Municipal Court, 2120 Fish Hatchery Road,
Madison, WI. 53713.
You may also stop in to
the Town of Madison Town Hall and pay for your parking, traffic or
municipal citation in person. You may call the Clerk of
Court at 210-7263.
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| Question: |
When do I call 911? |
| Answer: |
Please see the following pamphlet. (
911 Brochure )
Also see the
Dane County Communications Center website. |
| Question: |
How do I get an Accident
report or other police report? |
| Answer: |
You may access your accident report from
http://townofmadisonwi.policereports.us/ or through our website.
Accident reports on-line are free of charge. You may also obtain
the accident report and other reports by calling 210-7262, then
pick up the report at the Town of Madison Police Department, 2120
Fish Hatchery Road, Madison, WI 53713. There will be a charge for
the report.
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| Question: |
How can I get a copy of my
driving record? |
| Answer: |
The Town of Madison Police will not provide you with a copy of
your driving record or advise you what your driving record
reveals. You may obtain a copy from the WI Department of
Transportation. Please go to the WI DOT website at
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/enforce/other.htm
for more information.
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| Question: |
How can I get a copy of my criminal
history?
|
| Answer: |
The Town of Madison Police Department will provide you with a
contact history for OUR agency; this is not a criminal history.
You may obtain your WI Criminal History from the following
website
https://wi-recordcheck.org/cc/html/index.html. |
