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Borough of Forest Hills, PA
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2022-03-23
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Chapter 15 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Foreword
Ch FWD
Foreword
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
(Reserved)
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplains
Ch 9
Grading and Excavating
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 15 Pt 1
GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 15-101
Definitions and Interpretation.
§ 15-102
Relationship to Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
§ 15-103
Manner of Adopting Permanent Traffic and Parking Regulations.
§ 15-104
Provisions to Be Continuation of Existing Regulations.
§ 15-105
Temporary and Emergency Regulations.
§ 15-106
Experimental Regulations.
§ 15-107
Traffic on Streets Closed or Restricted for Construction, Maintenance or Special Events.
§ 15-108
Use of Streets by Processions and Assemblages.
§ 15-109
Authority of Police Officers.
§ 15-110
Authorization for Use of Speed Timing Devices.
§ 15-111
Signs Required.
Ch 15 Pt 2
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
§ 15-201
Maximum Speed Limits Established on Certain Streets.
§ 15-202
Maximum Speed Limits Established on Certain Bridges and Elevated Structures.
§ 15-203
Maximum Speed Limits Established for Certain Vehicles on Hazardous Grades.
§ 15-204
Maximum Speed Limits Established in Parks.
§ 15-205
Traffic Signals at Certain Locations.
§ 15-206
Intersections Where Turn Prohibited on Red Signal.
§ 15-207
One-Way Streets Established.
§ 15-208
Turning at Certain Intersections Prohibited or Restricted.
§ 15-209
Right Turns Only Permitted at Certain Intersections.
§ 15-210
U-Turns Prohibited at Certain Locations.
§ 15-211
No-Passing Zones Established.
§ 15-212
Through Highways Established.
§ 15-213
Stop Intersections Established.
§ 15-214
Yield Intersections Established.
§ 15-215
Operation of Vehicles Restricted on Public Lands.
§ 15-216
Rotary Traffic Islands Established.
§ 15-217
Play Highways Established and Authorized.
§ 15-218
Snowmobile Roads Designated.
§ 15-219
No Through Traffic Zones Established.
Ch 15 Pt 3
RESTRICTIONS ON SIZE, WEIGHT AND TYPE OF VEHICLE AND LOAD
§ 15-301
Vehicle Weight Limits Established on Certain Streets and Bridges.
§ 15-302
Restrictions on Size of Vehicles on Certain Streets and Bridges.
§ 15-303
Restrictions as to Weight and Size of Vehicles on Certain Streets and Bridges.
§ 15-304
Truck Traffic Restricted on Certain Streets.
Ch 15 Pt 4
GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS
§ 15-401
Vehicles to Be Parked Within Marked Spaces.
§ 15-402
Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations.
§ 15-403
Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours.
§ 15-404
Parking of Trucks, Buses and Certain Other Vehicles Prohibited in Certain Locations.
§ 15-405
Parking Time Limited to Two Hours in Certain Locations, Certain Days and Hours.
§ 15-406
Parking Limited to One-Half Hour in Certain Locations.
§ 15-407
Parking Limited to Fifteen Minutes in Certain Locations.
§ 15-408
Special Purpose Parking Zones Established; Parking Otherwise Prohibited.
§ 15-409
Standing or Parking on Roadway for Loading or Unloading.
§ 15-410
Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations During the Months of November Through March.
§ 15-411
Angle Parking Required on Portions of Certain Streets.
§ 15-412
Permit Parking in Certain Locations.
§ 15-413
Residential Permit Parking.
§ 15-414
Nonpassenger Motor Vehicle Permit Parking.
§ 15-415
Penalties.
§ 15-416
Reserved Parking Spaces for Handicapped May Be Provided.
§ 15-417
Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations when Snow Covered.
Ch 15 Pt 5
OFF-STREET METERED PARKING
§ 15-501
(Reserved)
Ch 15 Pt 6
OFF-STREET UNMETERED PARKING
§ 15-601
Unmetered Parking Lots Established.
§ 15-602
Unlawful to Park Overtime or When Lot Closed.
§ 15-603
Unmetered Lots for Certain Types of Vehicles.
§ 15-604
Manner of Parking.
§ 15-605
Parking on Rental Basis Only.
§ 15-606
Penalty for Violation.
Ch 15 Pt 7
REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES
§ 15-701
Applicability and Scope.
§ 15-702
Authority to Remove and Impound.
§ 15-703
Tow-Away Zones Designated.
§ 15-704
Designation of Approved Storage Garages; Bonding; Towing and Storage.
§ 15-705
Payment of Towing and Storage Charges.
§ 15-706
Reclamation Costs.
§ 15-707
Records of Vehicles Removed and Impounded.
§ 15-708
Restrictions Upon Removal of Vehicles.
§ 15-709
Penalty for Violation.
§ 15-710
Reports and Disposition of Unclaimed Vehicles.
§ 15-711
Notification of Impoundment.
§ 15-712
Posting of Charges.
§ 15-713
Payment of Towing and Storage Charges.
§ 15-714
Payment Under Protest.
Ch 15 Pt 8
SNOW AND ICE EMERGENCY
§ 15-801
Declaration of Snow and Ice Emergency.
§ 15-802
Parking Prohibited, Driving Motor Vehicles Restricted, on Snow Emergency Routes During Emergency.
§ 15-803
Snow Emergency Routes Designated.
§ 15-804
Penalty for Violation.
Ch 15 Pt 9
REGULATION OF PEDALCYCLES AND NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES
§ 15-901
Riding and Parking of Pedalcycles on Sidewalks Along Certain Streets Prohibited.
§ 15-902
Restrictions on Use of Pushcarts.
§ 15-903
Skates, Skateboards, Coasters, Sleds and Other Toy Vehicles.
Ch 15 Pt 10
PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS
§ 15-1001
Pedestrians to Obey Traffic-Control Signs.
§ 15-1002
Pedestrian-Control Signal Locations Established.
§ 15-1003
Locations Where Pedestrian Crossing in Unmarked Crosswalks Restricted.
§ 15-1004
Locations Where Pedestrians May Cross Only in Crosswalk.
§ 15-1005
Penalty for Violation.
Ch 15 Pt 11
STORAGE OF UNUSED VEHICLES AND VEHICLES UNDER REPAIR
§ 15-1101
Definitions.
§ 15-1102
Sanitary Conditions.
§ 15-1103
Confinement of Vehicles to Premises.
§ 15-1104
Accessibility of Yards for Firefighting; Reduction of Fire and Explosion Hazards.
§ 15-1105
Reduction of Noise.
§ 15-1106
Screening and Fencing.
§ 15-1107
Nuisances Prohibited.
§ 15-1108
Registration of Commercial and Business Yards.
§ 15-1109
Minimum Yard Size.
§ 15-1110
Administration and Enforcement.
§ 15-1111
Inspections.
§ 15-1112
Rules and Regulations.
§ 15-1113
Proceedings for Violations.
§ 15-1114
Prosecution; Notice of Violation.
§ 15-1115
Penalties.
Ch 15 Pt 12
RECREATION VEHICLES, BOATS AND TRAILERS, CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS
§ 15-1201
Definitions.
§ 15-1202
Parking and Storage Regulations.
§ 15-1203
Storage Permits.
§ 15-1204
Exceptions.
§ 15-1205
Construction Trailers.
§ 15-1206
Penalties.
Ch 15 Pt 13
OBSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND FIRE LANES
§ 15-1301
Obstruction of Passageways and Driveways Prohibited.
§ 15-1302
Posting of Signs.
§ 15-1303
Damage to Signs; Cost of Repair or Replacement.
§ 15-1304
Violations and Penalties.
Ch 15 Pt 14
ENGINE BRAKE RETARDERS
§ 15-1401
Excessive Noise From Operation of Engine Brake Retarders Prohibited at Certain Locations.
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Sewers
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Solid Waste and Recycling
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
Stormwater Management
Ch 24
Taxation; Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
(Reserved)
Ch 27
Zoning
Appendix
Apx A
Annexation of Territory
Apx B
Bond Issues and Loans
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approvals
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
Ch KR
Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Part 1
GENERAL REGULATIONS
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§ 15-101
Definitions and Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 15-102
Relationship to Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
chevron_right
§ 15-103
Manner of Adopting Permanent Traffic and Parking Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-104
Provisions to Be Continuation of Existing Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-105
Temporary and Emergency Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-106
Experimental Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-107
Traffic on Streets Closed or Restricted for Construction, Maintenance or Special Events.
chevron_right
§ 15-108
Use of Streets by Processions and Assemblages.
chevron_right
§ 15-109
Authority of Police Officers.
chevron_right
§ 15-110
Authorization for Use of Speed Timing Devices.
chevron_right
§ 15-111
Signs Required.
chevron_right
Part 2
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
gavel
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§ 15-201
Maximum Speed Limits Established on Certain Streets.
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§ 15-202
Maximum Speed Limits Established on Certain Bridges and Elevated Structures.
chevron_right
§ 15-203
Maximum Speed Limits Established for Certain Vehicles on Hazardous Grades.
chevron_right
§ 15-204
Maximum Speed Limits Established in Parks.
chevron_right
§ 15-205
Traffic Signals at Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-206
Intersections Where Turn Prohibited on Red Signal.
chevron_right
§ 15-207
One-Way Streets Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-208
Turning at Certain Intersections Prohibited or Restricted.
chevron_right
§ 15-209
Right Turns Only Permitted at Certain Intersections.
chevron_right
§ 15-210
U-Turns Prohibited at Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-211
No-Passing Zones Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-212
Through Highways Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-213
Stop Intersections Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-214
Yield Intersections Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-215
Operation of Vehicles Restricted on Public Lands.
chevron_right
§ 15-216
Rotary Traffic Islands Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-217
Play Highways Established and Authorized.
chevron_right
§ 15-218
Snowmobile Roads Designated.
chevron_right
§ 15-219
No Through Traffic Zones Established.
chevron_right
Part 3
RESTRICTIONS ON SIZE, WEIGHT AND TYPE OF VEHICLE AND LOAD
chevron_right
§ 15-301
Vehicle Weight Limits Established on Certain Streets and Bridges.
chevron_right
§ 15-302
Restrictions on Size of Vehicles on Certain Streets and Bridges.
chevron_right
§ 15-303
Restrictions as to Weight and Size of Vehicles on Certain Streets and Bridges.
chevron_right
§ 15-304
Truck Traffic Restricted on Certain Streets.
chevron_right
Part 4
GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS
gavel
chevron_right
§ 15-401
Vehicles to Be Parked Within Marked Spaces.
chevron_right
§ 15-402
Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-403
Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours.
chevron_right
§ 15-404
Parking of Trucks, Buses and Certain Other Vehicles Prohibited in Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-405
Parking Time Limited to Two Hours in Certain Locations, Certain Days and Hours.
chevron_right
§ 15-406
Parking Limited to One-Half Hour in Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-407
Parking Limited to Fifteen Minutes in Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-408
Special Purpose Parking Zones Established; Parking Otherwise Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 15-409
Standing or Parking on Roadway for Loading or Unloading.
chevron_right
§ 15-410
Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations During the Months of November Through March.
chevron_right
§ 15-411
Angle Parking Required on Portions of Certain Streets.
chevron_right
§ 15-412
Permit Parking in Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-413
Residential Permit Parking.
chevron_right
§ 15-414
Nonpassenger Motor Vehicle Permit Parking.
chevron_right
§ 15-415
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 15-416
Reserved Parking Spaces for Handicapped May Be Provided.
chevron_right
§ 15-417
Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations when Snow Covered.
chevron_right
Part 5
OFF-STREET METERED PARKING
chevron_right
§ 15-501
(Reserved)
chevron_right
Part 6
OFF-STREET UNMETERED PARKING
chevron_right
§ 15-601
Unmetered Parking Lots Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-602
Unlawful to Park Overtime or When Lot Closed.
chevron_right
§ 15-603
Unmetered Lots for Certain Types of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 15-604
Manner of Parking.
chevron_right
§ 15-605
Parking on Rental Basis Only.
chevron_right
§ 15-606
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
Part 7
REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES
chevron_right
§ 15-701
Applicability and Scope.
chevron_right
§ 15-702
Authority to Remove and Impound.
chevron_right
§ 15-703
Tow-Away Zones Designated.
chevron_right
§ 15-704
Designation of Approved Storage Garages; Bonding; Towing and Storage.
chevron_right
§ 15-705
Payment of Towing and Storage Charges.
chevron_right
§ 15-706
Reclamation Costs.
chevron_right
§ 15-707
Records of Vehicles Removed and Impounded.
chevron_right
§ 15-708
Restrictions Upon Removal of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 15-709
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
§ 15-710
Reports and Disposition of Unclaimed Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 15-711
Notification of Impoundment.
chevron_right
§ 15-712
Posting of Charges.
chevron_right
§ 15-713
Payment of Towing and Storage Charges.
chevron_right
§ 15-714
Payment Under Protest.
chevron_right
Part 8
SNOW AND ICE EMERGENCY
chevron_right
§ 15-801
Declaration of Snow and Ice Emergency.
chevron_right
§ 15-802
Parking Prohibited, Driving Motor Vehicles Restricted, on Snow Emergency Routes During Emergency.
chevron_right
§ 15-803
Snow Emergency Routes Designated.
chevron_right
§ 15-804
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
Part 9
REGULATION OF PEDALCYCLES AND NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES
chevron_right
§ 15-901
Riding and Parking of Pedalcycles on Sidewalks Along Certain Streets Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 15-902
Restrictions on Use of Pushcarts.
chevron_right
§ 15-903
Skates, Skateboards, Coasters, Sleds and Other Toy Vehicles.
chevron_right
Part 10
PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 15-1001
Pedestrians to Obey Traffic-Control Signs.
chevron_right
§ 15-1002
Pedestrian-Control Signal Locations Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-1003
Locations Where Pedestrian Crossing in Unmarked Crosswalks Restricted.
chevron_right
§ 15-1004
Locations Where Pedestrians May Cross Only in Crosswalk.
chevron_right
§ 15-1005
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
Part 11
STORAGE OF UNUSED VEHICLES AND VEHICLES UNDER REPAIR
chevron_right
§ 15-1101
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 15-1102
Sanitary Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 15-1103
Confinement of Vehicles to Premises.
chevron_right
§ 15-1104
Accessibility of Yards for Firefighting; Reduction of Fire and Explosion Hazards.
chevron_right
§ 15-1105
Reduction of Noise.
chevron_right
§ 15-1106
Screening and Fencing.
chevron_right
§ 15-1107
Nuisances Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 15-1108
Registration of Commercial and Business Yards.
chevron_right
§ 15-1109
Minimum Yard Size.
chevron_right
§ 15-1110
Administration and Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 15-1111
Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 15-1112
Rules and Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-1113
Proceedings for Violations.
chevron_right
§ 15-1114
Prosecution; Notice of Violation.
chevron_right
§ 15-1115
Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 12
RECREATION VEHICLES, BOATS AND TRAILERS, CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS
chevron_right
§ 15-1201
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 15-1202
Parking and Storage Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-1203
Storage Permits.
chevron_right
§ 15-1204
Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 15-1205
Construction Trailers.
chevron_right
§ 15-1206
Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 13
OBSTRUCTION OF DRIVEWAYS AND FIRE LANES
chevron_right
§ 15-1301
Obstruction of Passageways and Driveways Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 15-1302
Posting of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 15-1303
Damage to Signs; Cost of Repair or Replacement.
chevron_right
§ 15-1304
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 14
ENGINE BRAKE RETARDERS
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§ 15-1401
Excessive Noise From Operation of Engine Brake Retarders Prohibited at Certain Locations.
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