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Orlando Police Department
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Legal Questions
What happens
when a person is arrested?
Please review our web page at http://www.cityoforlando.net/police/Crime_Prevention/cp_cjsystem.htm
for a detailed description of the arrest process.
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How dark can I tint my car windows?
Florida statutes prohibit sun screening material ”on side windows on either
side, forward of or adjacent to the operator’s seat…the solar reflectance of
visible light of not more than 25 percent as measured on the no film side and
light transmittance of at least 28 percent in the visible light range.” No sun
screening may be placed on the front window so as to “encroach upon the driver’s
direct forward viewing area…”
As a practical matter, legitimate window tenting businesses know which of their
products comply with Florida laws and are not allowed to install sun-screening
materials, which do not comply with state statutes. They may have darker
material in stock to put on rear side and rear windows as allowed by law.
Window tinting of any sort deteriorates a driver’s visibility, particularly at
night. It is strongly urged that you consider this when deciding how dark you
wish to tint your windows. Do not trade safety for comfort or style.
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Can I put neon lights under my car, blue lights in
my car’s dash, add designer covers over my tail lights, etc?
Florida statutes prohibit the use of “any headlamp, auxiliary or fog lamp, rear
lamp, signal lamp, or reflector…which tend to change the original design or
performance, unless of a type which has been submitted to the department and
approved.” This includes neon lights under a vehicle and around the license
plate.
It is a violation of law (arrestable) to display flashing blue lights or red
lights unless authorized by statute. If you are not sure whether you are
authorized, you probably aren’t.
Decorative covers over tail/stop lights have become popular. Florida statues
require that tail lamps “shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance
of 1,000 feet to the rear…”
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How do I drop charges for an arrest where I am the
victim?
Once a person is arrested, only the Office of the State Attorney has the
authority to drop or amend charges. The telephone number for the State
Attorney’s Office is 407-836-2430. If you are interested in a detailed
description of the arrest process, please review our web page at
http://cityoforlando.net/police/citizen_info/cj_system.htm
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Where can I find out if a used article/vehicle I
plan to buy has been reported stolen?
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has a web page at
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/index.html. On the right side you will see some
links under the topic “Search For,” select “Stolen Property.” You must have the
brand, model number and serial number to do a search.
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I cannot afford a lawyer for… How can I get some
legal advise?
Below are three telephone numbers that will likely serve your needs:
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How do I file a complaint in Small Claims Court?
You may file a small claims case at the Clerk's County Civil Division, located
at the following offices:
- 425 North Orange Avenue, Room 350, Orlando
- 450 North Lakemont Avenue, Winter Park
- 1111 North Rock Springs Road, Apopka
- 475 West Story Road, Ocoee
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What are the laws concerning noise within the city limits of Orlando, and
how do I make a complaint?
Orlando City Code 42.04 states:
1) It shall be unlawful for any person to make, create or maintain any
unreasonably loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise within the City. Noise of
such character, intensity or duration as to be detrimental to the life,
health, comfort or repose of any individual is prohibited.
2) It shall be unlawful to play any radio, phonograph or any musical
instrument or operate a sound-amplifying device within the City in such a
manner or with such volume, especially during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m., as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in
any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, except as more specifically
set forth herein.
Persons violating this code may be subject to arrest. You may make a complaint
by dialing 911.
This code only applies within the city limits of Orlando. If your concern is
in another jurisdiction, you will have to locate the codes of that area for
the specifics of your area.
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How do I obtain an Injunction or Restraining Order?
If you have been battered by a family member or are in physical danger, call
the police immediately by dialing 911.
Domestic Violence Injunctions and Repeat Violence Injunctions may be obtained
from your local courthouse. You will need to provide copies of all police
reports and any other documents relative to your case. The Orange County
Courthouse is at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Room 520, Orlando Florida, 32801, or
telephone number 407-836-2001.
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If I find an item and turn it over to the police, do I get it back if it is
not claimed?
After 90 days, you may claim found property you have turned over to the
Orlando Police Department, with the exception of firearms or illegal
contraband. To claim the item, you must bring a $5.00 money order, made out to
the City of Orlando for administrative costs. By statute, employees of any
government agency may not claim lost property as described above. If you have
any further questions, telephone our Property and Evidence Section at
407-246-2445.
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