Full Notification

***DOOR TO DOOR SOLICITORS***
Some door-to-door salespeople are selling real products and services, but quite a few are pushing scams. The most important thing to remember is that, when a person comes to your door selling something, you don't know who the person is and whether they have an ulterior motive.  Solicitors must obtain a permit from the City of Red Oak and present that permit to any homeowner upon demand. If you are unsure whether someone is legitimate, ask for their permit. If they are unable to produce a permit, call the police to report the incident so that contact can be made with these subjects.
(Please refer to the ordinances below that are applicable)


Sec. 4.07.036    
Permit must be carried

It shall be unlawful for any peddler, itinerant merchant, or solicitor to engage in any activity for which a permit is required by this article, unless he carries such permit on his person while so engaged. Every peddler, itinerant merchant, or solicitor shall display his permit upon request of any person and failure to so display such permit shall be grounds for revocation and shall constitute a violation of this article. (2001 Code, sec. 112.08)

Sec. 4.07.005    
Hours when peddling prohibited

It shall be unlawful for any peddler, itinerant vendor, or solicitor to engage in the business of peddling at any time between sunset and thirty (30) minutes after sunrise, except when the peddler, itinerant vendor, or solicitor has specific invitation and appointment with the customer. (2001 Code, sec. 112.13)

We have been receiving many questions and concerns about solicitors after they have already left a neighborhood.  Do not hesitate to contact us if you are unsure or suspicious of anyone.  As always, our dispatch number is 972-775-3333.