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Property owners and property
managers will be notified of all noise
and alcohol violations occurring on
their property.
Property owners will have to make
decisions on handling these violations.
If the violations of the Texas Penal
Code and Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Code continue, theTexas nuisance
abatement statue may be enforced.
This action can result in civil
prosecution of property owners.
"Bee" A Good Neighbor
In addition to Noise Abatement and
Alcohol Enforcement, the Police
Department is working with the City
of College Station Code Enforcement
division to identify and enforce the
f ollowing violations:
Parking Violations
*Parking in yards is prohibited
*Be sure you park legally on the
street
*Don't block your neighbors driveway
Littering
*Keep your neighborhood clean
*Pick up any cups, cans, bottles, etc.
that your guests may leave
We want everyone to enjoy
living in College Station.
Please be responsible when
entertaining guests and
respect the privacy of
others.
Together we can all make
College Station a safe and
peaceful place to live.
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POLICE
Department
For more information contact the:
College Station
Police Department
Police Assistant
979 - 764 -6277
www.ci.college-station.tx.us
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Noise Abatement
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Alcohol Enforcement
With a continuing effort, the City
of College Station will work toward
keeping our city an enjoyable
place to live.
College Station Police Department
is committed to strict noise and
alcohol enforcement. Additionally,
we will work with Community
Enhancement to address such
problems as:
• Loud Parties
• Alcohol Abuse
• Litter
• Parking Issues
• Disorderly Conduct Offenses
Goals
Enhance and protect the quality
of life for all
Maintain cooperative efforts of
police and code enforcement
Maintain cooperative efforts
of local law enforcement
Maintain cooperative efforts
between the City of College
Station and property owners /managers
Maintain cooperative efforts
between the City of College
Station, the City of Bryan, Texas
A &M University, and Brazos County
Agencies.
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Texas Law Violation
A loud party or noise violation falls
under the Texas Penal Code Section
42.01 Disorderly Conduct (a)(5): a
person commits an offense if he
intentionally or knowingly; makes
unreasonable noise in a public place
other than a sport shooting range, or
in or near a private residence that he
has no right to occupy. Disorderly
Conduct is a Class C Misdemeanor and
is punishable by fine up to $500.00.
Action Taken
If officers determine you are in
violation of the Disorderly Conduct
statute, each resident will receive a
citation. If necessary, arrests will be
made.
If the police department responds to a
second complaint of loud noise or music
and officers determine you are in
violation of the Disorderly Conduct
statute, each resident may be
arrested.
Alcohol is found at most loud party/
loud music complaints. All alcohol
violations will be strictly enforced.
Consequences in addition to fine:
*1st offense can lead to:
30 -day driver's license suspension
8 -12 hours community service
up to a $500 fine
mandatory attendance in alcohol
awareness class
* *2nd offense can lead to: •
60 -day driver's license suspension
20 to 40 hours community service
up to a $2,000 fine
judges discretion on awareness class
** *3rd offense can lead to:
180 -day driver's license suspension
up to a $2,000 fine
jail sentence up to 180 days
If you are under 21, it is illegal for you to
operate a vehicle in a public place with any
detectable amount of alcohol in your system
or on your breath. There is no requirment for
any type of sobriety testing. If you are under
21, here's what happens when you are stopped
for drinking and driving:
1st Offense:
60 -day driver's license suspension
20 to 40 hours of community service
up to $500 fine
mandatory attendance in alcohol awareness
class
2nd Offense:
120 -day driver's license suspension
40 to 60 hours community service
up to $2,000 fine
judges decretion on alcohol awareness class
Fines Effective as of 09/01/2001
Follow t i
Property owners and property managers will be
notified of all noise and alcohol violations
occurring on their property.
Property owners will have to make decisions on
handling these violations. If the violations of
the Texas Penal Code and Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Code continue, theTexas Nuisance
Abatement statue may be enforced. This
action can result in civil litigation for
property owners.
We want everyone to enjoy living in
College Station. Please be responsible
when entertaining guests and respect
the privacy of others.
Together we can all make College
Station a safe and peaceful place to
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Department
For more information contact the:
College Station
Police Department
Police Assistant
979 - 764 - 6277
www.ci.college- station.tx.us
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College Station
POLICE
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College ion
POLICE
Department
Noise Abatement
and
Alcohol Enforcement
With a continuing effort, the City
of College Station will work toward
keeping our city an enjoyable
place to live.
College Station Police Department
is committed to strict noise and
alcohol enforcement. The College
Station Police Department is
working to educate citizens of
the Brazos Valley on alcohol and
noise issues.
We are working to enhance and
protect the quality of life for all.
We will maintain a cooperative
effort between the City of College
Station, the City of Bryan, Texas
A &M University, and other Brazos
County Agencies.
The College Station Municipal Court
sets the Class C Misdemeanor fines for the
City of College Station following guidelines in
the Texas Penal Code. All other Class B
and Class A Misdemeanor fines are set
by the State of Texas Penal Code in
conjunction with local Judges.
The following are the most common alcohol
and noise fines set within the city limits
of College Station.
Disorderly Conduct -Noise Violation
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Consuming Alcohol by Minor:
1st Offense *
2nd Offense **
3rd Offense***
$ 300.00
$ 403.00
$ 545.00
After a third offense, it becomes a Class B
Misdemeanor and will be handled in County Court.
Noise citations are issued to every resident
within the household. If necessary, officers will
respond on a follow -up basis to issue noise
citations.
ALCOHOL OFFENSES:
Attempt to Purchase Alcohol by Minor:
1st Offense $253.00
2nd Offense $545.00
3rd Offense Class B Misdemeanor
County Court
Consuming Alcohol After Hours $95.00
$ 253.00
$ 545.00
Class B Misdemeanor
County Court
Public Intoxication $320.00
Minor in Possession of Alcohol:
1st Offense *
2nd Offense **
3rd Offense***
Purchase of Alcohol by Minor:
1st Offense *
2nd Offense **
3rd Offense***
Minor - Driving Under Influence (DUI):
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
$ 300.00
$ 545.00
Class B Misdemeanor
County Court
$ 300.00
$ 545.00
Class B Misdemeanor
County Court
$ 400.00
$ 545.00
Class B Misdemeanor
County Court
Providing Alcohol to Minor
Class A Misdemeanor County Court
Minimum Bond $3,000.00
Purchase of Alcohol for Minor
Class A Misdemeanor in County Court
Minimum Bond $3,000.00
Making Alcohol Available to a Minor
Class A Misdemeanor in County Court
Minimum Bond $3,000.00
A Class B Misdemeanor Minimum Bond is
$1,500.00