Sophia's River Ordinances

Firearms & Weaponry Ordinances

1.1.0

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may openly carry a firearm, whether in a sling, holster, waistband, or other visible part of their body. $1000 Fine & Arrest

1.1.1

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may wear gear or equipment in public areas that would make a reasonable thing the subject might be armed. $460 Fine

1.1.2 

• No citizen or visitors of Sophia's River may carry any form of blunt or bladed weaponry open on their person, unless it is a recreational pocket knife no longer than 3 inches. Any concealed blunt or bladed weaponry, or blades found to be above 3 inches in length is considered illegal. $180 Fine & Arrest

Roadways & Parking Ordinances

2.1.0

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may park or stop a vehicle temporarily facing opposite lanes of traffic or blocking pedestrian access, such as parking up on a sidewalk. $60-$200 Fine & Potential Tow

2.1.1

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may park or stop in front of an emergency services entry, bay, or walkway blocking emergency service traffic. $350 Fine & Tow

2.1.2

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may operate an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) on any roadways in the Township unless specifically designated by the local government. $120 Fine & Potential Tow

2.1.3

• Any vehicle determined to be reasonably abandoned by emergency vehicles is subject to be towed. Tow

2.1.4

• Any UTV must have the following requirements met to be road eligible in Sophia's River:

  • The operator is properly restrained by a functioning seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion.

  • The UTV is operated only upon roadways with a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less.

  • The UTV is equipped with and maintains:

  • A functional roof or overhead protective structure;

  • Operational turn signals;

  • A clearly visible and properly displayed registration plate; and

  • Operational front-facing headlights or other required forward-facing lighting.

 $78 Fine & Potential Tow

The Concealed Identity & Dress Act

3.1.0

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may wear full body coverings out in a public space that fully concealed their identity for the safety of identification. The most prominent example would be fully blacked out clothing with no way to determine race, age, etc. $50 Fine & Potential Arrest

3.1.1

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may wear militarized gear that would make a reasonable person think that subject is military or law enforcement. $50 Fine & Potential Arrest

3.1.2

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may wear something that impersonates or invites a person to believe in a false identity. $200 Fine & Arrest

The Municipal Agencies Exemption Act

4.1.0

• Any law enforcement or rescue agency is permitted to park on or block roadways in a manner deemed necessary to provide the quickest and safest execution of duties. 

4.1.1

• The SRPS is permitted to drive and utilize ATVs on roadways within the Township as they see fit for policing purposes as long as they are not violating federal safety laws.

4.1.2

• Any law enforcement or rescue agency vehicle can not be towed or ticketed. The only exception for a tow is if a reasonable person could determine the law enforcement vehicle has been abandoned for 60+ minutes in a location thats causing a safety or health hazard. Before any township or private tow were to tow an emergency vehicle, they must contact the non emergency line or inter-township frequencies to arrange for vehicle pickup. 

The Quality of Life Act

5.1.0

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may smoke, recreationally consume marijuana, or use an electronic cigarette in a public space that is heavily foot trafficked (out front of businesses, park entrances, ATMs, food trucks, benches, etc). $100 Fine & Temporary Trespass

5.1.1

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may indulge in recreational drinking in public parks or publicly accessible buildings (police stations, fire stations, hospitals, etc), locations with lots of children, or out front of rehabilitation centers or hospitals. $200 Fine & Temporary Trespass

5.1.2

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may block entrances or access to emergency or public services, including parks, public recreational equipment, or medical service buildings. $112 Fine & Potential Arrest 

General Recreational Ordinances

6.1.0

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may use a recreational area for its non-intended purpose. $25-100 Fine

6.1.1

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River is permitted to hold park or block parties without permits from the local government.

• Hosting a block party and failing to coordinate having emergency services on standby will result in penalties in the interest of public safety. 

$125-$1208 Fine & 6 Month Ban

6.1.2

• No citizen or visitor of Sophia's River may utilize illegal fireworks, fireworks, or banned recreational tools on public or private properties. $125-1000 Fine & Potential Arrest