[Adopted 5-17-1979 by Ord. No. 0-15-79; amended in its entirety 12-23-1986 by Ord. No. 0-21-86]
As used in this article, the terms "special vehicle identification card," "handicapped person," "handicapped person identification card," "handicapped person placard" and "handicapped person license" have the definitions set forth in N.J.S.A. 39:4-197 et seq.
No person shall stand, park or cause to be parked any motor vehicle in any area or parking space which has been specifically designated as a restricted parking area or parking place for handicapped persons pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-205 and N.J.S.A. 39:4-197.5 unless the person has been issued a current handicapped person identification card and unless the vehicle displays a handicapped person license plate or placard.
Notice shall consist of a sign not less than 18 inches by 12 inches with appropriate marking as determined by the Police Department and in conformance with all pertinent statutes.
Notice in the form described shall be posted at the parking area or parking place so designated for the parking of vehicles of handicapped persons by the owner or occupant, lessee or licensee, and, upon posting, the provisions of this article shall apply thereto.
The damaging or defacing of such sign is hereby prohibited.
Unless another penalty is expressly provided by ordinance or by state statute, any person who shall violate any of the provisions contained within this Article X shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine not exceeding $250, plus a maximum of 90 days' community service for all subsequent offenses, at the discretion of the Judge before whom such conviction is had.