The Chadron Police Department has received several complaints about drivers completing U-turns in the middle of city blocks within Chadron. 

"Most of the complaints are for violations in the downtown area," Chadron Police Chief Rick Hickstein said. "As such, we want everyone in the city to know what the city ordinance allows and does not allow."

§ 16-417 TURN ONLY AT STREET INTERSECTIONS. No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction or cross from one side of the street to the other, except at a street intersection.

"We ask all motorists to be conscious of this ordinance for the safety of pedestrians and other motorists alike," Hickstein said. "The Chadron Police Department will be enforcing this ordinance by issuing citations for violations."

By KALIN KROHE Panhandle PostThe Chadron Police Department has received several complaints about drivers completing U-turns in the middle of city blocks within Chadron. "Most of the complaints are for violations in the downtown area," Chadron Police Chief Rick Hickstein said. "As such, we want everyone in the city to know what the city ordinance allows and does not allow."The City of Chadron ordinance is below:§ 16-417 TURN ONLY AT STREET INTERSECTIONS. No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction or cross from one side of the street to the other, except at a street intersection."We ask all motorists to be conscious of this ordinance for the safety of pedestrians and other motorists alike," Hickstein said. "The Chadron Police Department will be enforcing this ordinance by issuing citations for violations."The fine amount is $25 plus court costs.

Chadron police remind community about U-turn ordinance