DO'S AND DON'TS OF ST. PAT'S
- DO keep alcohol in paper, plastic, or styrofoam cups. Glass bottles are prohibited on the street.
- DO only carry one drink at a time and limit it to 16 ounces in size.
- DON'T drink alcohol in a parked vehicle.
- DON'T think about exposing yourself or urinating in public.
Police say any of the crimes above come with a maximum punishment of a $500 fine or 30 days in jail.
More laws and rules to keep in mind:
- NO coolers, NO animals, NO weapons
- Concealed weapons are NOT allowed in the festival area, even with a permit. .
- Each person is only allowed ONE drink at a time.
- No one will be allowed to camp out in the squares overnight. They will be off limits to everyone until 6 a.m. on the day of the parade.
Towed Cars
All vehicles illegally parked will be towed at owner’s expense. Affected motorists must obtain a vehicle release form from SCMPD headquarters at Habersham and Oglethorpe Streets in order to claim any towed vehicle. Proof of ownership is required to obtain a vehicle release form from the Savannah Chatham Metro Police Department.
Before parking, be sure that you are legally parked, and not obstructing any roads or driveways, especially the parade route. Understand that this will be Savannah’s most populated day of the year and parking will be at a premium, so be careful where you park.
Do not move barricades or remove “no parking” bags. Your vehicle will be towed and you will incur both towing and storage fees.
Citations
Should you receive a citation for violating a city ordinance, it can be handled just like any other ticket. Chatham County residents will be released with a city ordinance summons. If you receive a summons, you can avoid a court appearance by paying the fine in advance at the Recorders Court window at the Chatham County Courthouse, 133 Montgomery Street. You always have the right to appear in court and plead your case. You will be given a court date when you receive the citation. Should you ignore it, you will be found in Contempt of Court.
Chatham County Detention Center
Anyone charged with a felony or misdemeanor will be processed on scene and transported to the Chatham County Detention Center, 1050 Carl Griffin Drive, off Chatham Parkway. The detention center can be reached at (912)652–7700.
Lost Children
All missing children will be brought to the Police Barracks, at the corner of Oglethorpe & Habersham.
If you’ve had too much to drink, you can get a free ride home using AAA Tow-To-Go service. Call 1-800-AAA-HELP and you'll get a free tow for your car, and a free ride home.
