Roadway Solicitation Permit

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• A Permit Is Required
  Any person or organization seeking donations from occupants of motor vehicles on roadways or medians in Shelby County must obtain a permit before soliciting.
• No Permit Fee
  Shelby County does not charge a fee for roadway solicitation permits.
• Apply in Advance
  Applications must be submitted at least 7 business days before the requested solicitation date.
• County Review Within 5 Days
  Permit applications will be approved or denied within 5 business days of submission.
• Roadway-Only Regulation
  This ordinance applies only to solicitation occurring on roadways and medians. It does not apply to sidewalks, private property, or other non-roadway locations.
• Safety Comes First
  Participants must wear high-visibility apparel, follow traffic control requirements, and comply with directions from law enforcement or traffic personnel.
• Location Restrictions Apply
  Solicitation is prohibited on limited-access highways, ramps, active construction zones, and locations that could interfere with emergency services.
• Daylight Hours Only
  Solicitation may occur only during daylight hours unless additional safety measures are approved.
• Traffic Must Not Be Obstructed
  Solicitors may not delay traffic unnecessarily, touch vehicles, or create unsafe traffic conditions.
• Violations May Result in Penalties
  Violations are civil offenses and may result in a fine of up to $100 per occurrence and/or revocation of the permit.
• Right to Appeal
  Applicants whose permits are denied or revoked may appeal to the Shelby County Fiscal Court within 10 days.