Frequently Asked Questions

No repair work may be performed on vehicles on any street or sidewalk, except emergency repairs. No repair or vehicle testing is allowed that causes noise disturbance across residential property lines. Call the police at 610-759-2200.

Not more than one currently unregistered and/or uninspected motor vehicle may be parked on any property in a residential district, and it may not at any time be in a state of disassembly, disrepair or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. A vehicle of any type shall not at any time undergo major overhaul, including body work in a residential district. Call Codes at 610-250-6724.

No vehicle may be "stored" on any street. "Stored" vehicles are those parked in the same spot for over 72 hours. A vehicle parked on a street be operable and have current registration and inspection. No tractors, tractor trailers, dump trucks, garbage trucks, or other vehicles over 20 feet long (except passenger automobiles), may be parked on any street between 9 pm and 6 am. Call the police at 610-759-2200.

It is illegal to disturb the peace of the city or any of its citizens by noise, drunkenness, fighting, using profane, obscene or indecent language on streets or any public place or building of the city. Call the police at 610-759-2200.

Loitering, accompanied by activity or circumstances that offer probable cause for alarm or concern for the safety and well-being of people or the security of property is prohibited Call the police at 610-759-2200.

It is a violation to operate or play radios, stereos, musical instruments and other equipment that amplifies sound any time of the day such that it creates a noise disturbance across property boundaries. The ordinance further states that it is a violation to create a noise disturbance when in a vehicle on a public area, street or sidewalk. Call the police at 610-759-2200.

It is a violation for animals and birds to make noise continuously for ten minutes, or intermittently for one-half hour or more, that disturbs others any time of the day or night.

No owner of any dog shall allow it to run at large. Every dog shall have a securely neck collar and a proper license tag for the current year. When off the owner's premises, the dog shall be properly leashed. Call the police at 610-759-2200.

All city parks and playgrounds are closed to the public between dusk and dawn, unless specific hours are posted, or a permit has been issued for a use. Call police at 610-759-2200; Parks Recreation at 610-250-6710.

Drug Dealing is illegal. Drug dealing and use are often the source of a multitude of neighborhood problems, which include noise, disorderly conduct, and lack of pride in property. They are also a source of more violent crimes including theft and assault. Often other vice activities including prostitution are drug-related problems. Report all such activity.

Your call will be kept confidential. A report will be forwarded to, and followed up by the Vice Division of the Easton Police Department.

If you observe suspicious behavior that may indicate drug dealing and/or use or other vice offenses, call the CID/Vice Officer at 250-6658 or the Police Desk at 610-759-2200.