During the last few weeks I have noticed that the drivers have
their cell phone to their ear and are driving these big trucks.
City police should be looking at these trucks before someone small
gets hurt!
“During the last few weeks I have noticed that the drivers have their cell phone to their ear and are driving these big trucks. City police should be looking at these trucks before someone small gets hurt!”
Dear Concerned,
Red Phone contaced Sgt. Jim Gillio, Gilroy Police Department spokesman, who unfortunately said there was no way he could tell us how many trucks the department has cited for using a cell phone.
Chris Armstrong, spokesman for the CHP in the Hollister and Gilroy area, said the exceptions to the rule include law enforcement on duty, someone making an emergency call or someone on private property.
Also, the push-to-talk feature on some phones where it’s not held to the ear can be used for tow truck drivers, people driving farm equipment and tractor trailers and school buses.
Armstrong said trucks should be getting cited as well because he “cannot imagine that they’re giving leeway to anyone who doesn’t get it.”
Gillio said that if you do start to notice the same trucks each day, or quite often, using their cell phone while driving, then do note their license place number and call the police department to report it.
Car music bothersome to some
“Is there a reason why we can’t STOP loud and obnoxious bass noise from cars, trucks along First Street and Monterey Road? It’s so annoying when you’re trying to have a nice breakfast, lunch or dinner and a vehicle drives by with that terribly loud bass noise from his radio, CD or whatever. Can we ban it from those two streets? It really ruins the meal!”
Dear Deaf Resident,
Gilroy police can issue citations for music coming from a vehicle if it can be heard from 50 or more feet when the vehicle is being operated on a highway, according to Sgt. Jim Gillio, Gilroy Police Department spokesman.
The exception to this is if the vehicle were using a sound system to request assistance or warn of a hazard. And this rule does not apply to special events such as parades or political events.
Red Phone has been on both sides of this situation, so it is understandable you are frustrated. The easiest thing to do is ignore the noise, but if you are enjoying a quiet Sunday brunch and it is really getting out of control, call the police or let Red Phone know again.
Recylcables worth stealing for some
“I just got through reading your article about scavengers and recycling and you refer to the people who have garbage outside on the curb and if we see people stealing we’re supposed to call the police. A few months back, I did that and about 20-25 minutes later an officer drove by. It sure makes you feel stupid when they’ve got more crime to take care of right now. But, you have these carts that are just beaming with garbage. You know there are cans and bottles in their carts. I think instead of us calling the police, maybe a community officer should go by and do something about it. Give them tickets or fine them. They’re on the streets anytime there are pickups, every neighborhood, you can’t miss them. They’re everywhere. I think that would be more appropriate. Catch them.”
Dear Protective-of-Garbage,
Red Phone contacted Sgt. Jim Gillio, Gilroy Police Department spokesman who said it is illegal to steal recyclables out of garbage cans. However, it is difficult to catch people in the act of doing so because just seeing someone with a bunch of recyclables in their carts or cars is not good enough, Gillio said.
As for a community officer, that would be a great point to bring up to your area neighborhood association president. If you need help in doing this, please let Red Phone know.
