The specific intent of this article is and shall
be to effectively provide for prior written notice to the Township
of Upper Hanover of any defective, unsafe, dangerous or obstructed
condition existing on any roads, streets, highways, public rights-of-way
or other public ways under the jurisdiction and control of the Township
of Upper Hanover in order to provide the Township with a reasonable
time, after giving of such notice, to repair or remove the defect,
danger or obstruction complained of as well as, and in addition to
the foregoing, to establish the requirement of prior written notice
of the aforesaid in order for any action to be maintained against
the Township of Upper Hanover for damages or injuries to person or
property sustained solely in consequence of the existence of any of
the aforesaid.