General Information
Office Hours
The Lower Salford Township Police Department is a 24/7 operation. The administrative office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The administrative office is closed for national holidays. Accident Reports
You may obtain copies of accident reports in person at the Lower Salford Township Police Department office, or by written request. There is a $15 fee for each report copy.
You may also obtain copies of any accident photographs. If the photos are digital, there is a $20 fee for each compact disc. In order to obtain prints from digital images or film, please call the office for pricing.
Parking Tickets
Parking ticket fines ($15) may be paid in person at the office, or by mail, within seven (7) days of the violation. If you fail to respond to a parking ticket, a traffic citation will be filed in District Court and a summons will be mailed to you. If you wish to contest a parking ticket, simply wait for the summons in the mail.
Traffic and Non-Traffic Citations
Citations cannot be paid at the police department office. You may plead guilty by sending the appropriate fine and costs to the District Court listed on the citation. To request a hearing on any citation, you may plead not guilty on the citation and submit the request to District Court. District Court 38-1-24 is located at 2047 Bridge Road (Rt. 113), Schwenksville PA 19473, and their office personnel can be reached at (610) 584-4732.
Soliciting and Vendor Permits
A permit is required by ordinance for door-to-door solicitations. Applications may be obtained in person at the Police Department office or requested by mail. A background check will be conducted prior to a permit being approved and issued. The fee for each permit is $20. Permit fees for charitable organizations will be waived.
Identity Theft
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your name, date of birth, or social security number to commit a fraud. If you are the victim of identity theft, contact the fraud department of all three major credit-reporting bureaus. As a victim, you can obtain a copy of your credit report for free.
Experian: 1-888-397-3742 | www.experian.com
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 | www.equifax.com
TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289 | www.tuc.com
Other agencies that may assist you according to the circumstances include:
Social Security Administration at 1-800-269-0271 or www.ssa.gov if your social security number was compromised.
United States Postal Inspection Service if your mail has been stolen or someone has changed your address.
Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-438-4338 or www.consumer.gov/idtheft for information on identity theft.
Contact your local police department as soon as you discover that you have been the victim of fraud. |
