A.
Upon the declaration of any emergency, there shall
be no parking upon streets or sections of streets where temporary
emergency no-parking signs are displayed. The Chief of Police or,
in his absence, the ranking police officer is authorized to declare
an emergency and to direct the posting of said emergency no-parking
signs when weather conditions, accidents, fires or public celebrations
dictate or require the avoidance of hazards or other conditions which
interfere with the free flow of traffic. Notification that the emergency
no-parking signs are being or will be posted shall be given to the
operator or owner of any vehicle which has been parked prior to the
posting of the signs.
B.
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:67-16, upon
the declaration that a safety problem exists for ingress to or egress
from any public or private school or for the provision of recreational
facilities for children attending such school due to a lack of suitable
area surrounding the school, a portion of any street within the block
upon which such school is located may be closed not to exceed one
hour between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., two hours between 11:00 a.m.
and 2:00 p.m. and one hour between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on any
day such school is in session. During said hours, the designated portion
of the street may be used for ingress to or egress from the school
or for use by the pupils for recreational purposes under proper supervision
and with adequate police facilities for supervision and control of
traffic. The Chief of Police or, in his absence, the ranking police
officer is hereby authorized to provide for the specific school street
closing by regulation and to direct the posting of proper warning
signs in the street indicating that it is closed and the purpose thereof.
Notification that such signs will be posted shall be given to the
operator or owner of any vehicle which has been parked prior to the
posting of the signs.
C.
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:67-16.9,
upon the declaration of the Mayor or other chief executive officer
of the municipality, a street or portion thereof may be closed to
motor vehicle traffic during specified hours on any day or days whenever
it is deemed necessary for the preservation of the public safety,
health or welfare. In such event, proper warning signs of such closing
in any street or portion thereof shall be posted during the time of
closing. Notification that such signs will be posted shall be given
to the operator or owner of any vehicle which has been parked prior
to the posting of the signs.
Any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in
violation of this chapter shall be deemed a nuisance and menace to
the safe and proper regulation of traffic, and any police officer
may provide for the removal of such vehicle. The owner shall pay the
reasonable costs of the removal and storage which may result from
such removal before regaining possession of the vehicle.
The effectiveness of this chapter is contingent
on signs being erected as required by law.
