In order to facilitate the movement of traffic and to combat the hazards of excessive snow and ice on the highways or portions of highways named by reference in § 200-33 of this chapter, the Mayor, in his discretion, may declare an emergency due to such hazards.
After any such emergency shall have been declared, it shall be unlawful during the period of such emergency for any person to park a motor vehicle or tractor or to allow the same to remain parked on any highway or portion thereof named by reference in § 200-33 of this chapter, or to operate any motor vehicle or tractor on any such highway or portion thereof, unless such vehicle or tractor shall be equipped with adequate equipment to provide sufficient traction to keep such vehicle or tractor in motion so that other traffic on such highways will not be blocked or seriously impeded.
A.
In order to assist the operators of motor vehicles and tractors in determining the highways affected by this chapter, the Chief of Police shall direct the placement of signs around the utility poles on the highways or portions thereof designated in § 200-33 of this chapter, reading as follows:
SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS REQUIRED NO PARKING DURING EMERGENCY, VEHICLES TOWED AWAY |
B.
The Mayor or Chief of Police shall also, through radio, newspaper or other available media, disseminate information as to the existence of such emergency.
The highways or portions thereof to which the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable during all periods of emergency declared as provided by reference in § 200-30 of this chapter are indicated and described herein.
Name of Street | Location |
|---|---|
Bridge Street | From King Street to Old Lincoln Highway |
King Street | From the east Borough line to the west Borough line |
Monument Avenue | From Sugartown Road to Warren Avenue |
Old Lincoln Highway | From the east Borough line to the west Borough line |
Sugartown Road | From the south Borough line to King Street |
Warren Avenue | From the south Borough line to the north Borough line |