FAQ

City Noise Ordinance:City noise ordinance pertains specifically to construction equipment and states that the operation of such equipment will be limited to the hours between 7am-7pm Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm on Saturdays and 10am -3pm on Sunday and federal holidays. Noise complaints of any type should be reported to SPD via non-emergency number 209-532-8141.

Parking Cite: Payments can be made in person 7 days a week between the hours of 8am-5pm or by mail. We accept cash, cashiers check, money order or check only.

Vehicle Release Procedure: Requires two licensed drivers, registered owner (or a notarized letter from the owner), valid registration and $220 cash, cashiers check, or money order. NO personal checks will be accepted. Vehicle releases are conducted 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Copy of Police Report: Fill out a release of records form available at SPD or on our website at www.sonorapd.com. Once submitted our department has 10 business days to fulfill the request. The fee is $1 per page. Must present a valid form of identification.

Obtain Restraining Order:Persons waiting to obtain a restraining order should contact Tuolumne Superior Court at 41 Yaney Ave, SPD does not issue these types of orders.