can you show me the ordinance or law that points this out? I remember a few years back probably in 1999, i got a letter from the County, telling me to take down any basketball hoops out in the streets. NOW, im in a new neighborhood and there are like a million kids playing in the cul-de-sac, is this legal.
2006-06-12 05:29:49 · 6 answers · asked by Kevin M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. Some places have zoning against hoops, some just have homeowner association rules against it. But either way I know that there are no state nor federal laws against it.
2006-06-12 05:35:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, anyone is allowed access to public streets and roads for any lawful purpose. At last check, children playing was not illegal.
Cul-de-sacs are desirable for kids to play since there is no through traffic and what little traffic there is tends to be slow-moving.
If they are creating a public nuisance or causing damage to private or public property you may have a basis for complaint to the police. Don't expect much sympathy when it comes to noise unless it's late at night. Cul-de-sacs are popular play areas and some level of children's play and the noise that goes with it has to be expected.
2006-06-12 12:58:49 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will be watching for answers to your question.
I live on a cul-de-sac and it is the daily playground for kids that live several blocks in all directions.
There are at least 10 of them out there every day and I have to drive 1 mph and hope none of them run in front of me.
I also have to dodge several of their toys and deal with the noise.
I don't want to be an ogre but it would be nice to know if I can do something about it on the days it gets out of hand.
2006-06-12 12:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by DannyK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever enforces ordinances for your area is the people to talk with. It is likely illegal because the city/county would not want the liability if they said it was OK. If you complain they will likely enforce the ordnance but think about the backlash of neighbors that live so close to you. All of my kids are grown but I think it is a very nice place for kids to play, close to their homes, with general supervision. I would not think driving slowly around little kids playing is to much to ask for.
2006-06-12 12:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by mwkarr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playing in the street is one thing, but setting up equipment on a public road is probably illegal no matter what state you live in.
2006-06-12 12:32:12 · answer #5 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, a culdesac is a dead end street. Is the game called that b/c that is where you play it? I have no idea what the game is.
2006-06-12 12:36:07 · answer #6 · answered by Pretty Hot and Tempting 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋