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Town of Bethany Beach, DE
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General Legislation — Public Conduct and Safety
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Chapter 227 Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 227
Vehicles and Traffic
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Bethany Beach as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Notice of Vehicle Unclaimed
Attachment 2 - Notice of Impoundment
Attachment 3 - Bethany Beach Parking Lot
Article I
General and Permit Parking Provisions
§ 227-1
Stopping, standing and parking prohibited.
§ 227-2
Residential parking permit system.
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§ 227-3
Persons entitled to obtain seasonal parking permits.
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§ 227-4
Violations and penalties.
§ 227-5
Signs required; enforcement.
§ 227-6
Exceptions.
§ 227-7
Administration.
§ 227-8
Parking on vacant or unimproved residential lots.
Article II
Route 26 Parking
§ 227-9
Stopping, standing and parking on Route 26.
§ 227-10
Violations and penalties.
Article III
Parking Meters, Pay Stations and Parking Permits
§ 227-11
Definitions and word usage.
§ 227-12
Pay Parking Zones established.
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§ 227-13
Parking rules.
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§ 227-14
Placement of pay stations and parking meters.
§ 227-15
Marking parking locations in the Pay Parking Zone.
§ 227-16
Paying parking fees to pay stations and parking meters.
§ 227-17
Tampering with pay stations and parking meters unlawful.
§ 227-18
Parking permits.
§ 227-19
Violations and penalties.
Article IV
Route 1 Parking
§ 227-20
Parking, stopping and standing on Route 1.
§ 227-21
Violations and penalties.
Article V
Vehicle Towing, Impoundment and Immobilization
§ 227-22
Title.
§ 227-23
Definitions and word usage.
§ 227-24
Vehicles creating a hazard.
§ 227-25
Vehicles violating parking regulations.
§ 227-26
Immobilization.
§ 227-27
Removal of vehicles; notice of removal.
§ 227-28
Records.
§ 227-29
Identifying registered owner.
§ 227-30
Contents of notice.
§ 227-31
Hearings.
§ 227-32
Payment under protest.
§ 227-33
Liability for costs.
§ 227-34
Release of vehicles following payment of costs.
§ 227-35
Return of vehicles following decision adverse to Town.
§ 227-36
Unclaimed vehicles.
§ 227-37
Disposition of unclaimed vehicles.
Article VI
Traffic and Parking Control Signs and Devices
§ 227-38
Ratification of existing signs and devices.
§ 227-39
Authority to install, maintain and remove.
§ 227-40
Signs required; enforcement.
§ 227-41
Placement.
Article VII
Vehicle Operation and Equipment
§ 227-42
Title.
§ 227-43
Definitions and word usage.
§ 227-44
Applicability.
§ 227-45
Failure to report address.
§ 227-46
Registration of vehicles of new residents.
§ 227-47
Possession of registration card.
§ 227-48
Operation of unregistered vehicles.
§ 227-49
Unlawful acts.
§ 227-50
Insurance requirements.
§ 227-51
Display of number plates.
§ 227-52
Temporary registration plates.
§ 227-53
Transfer of title.
§ 227-54
Operation of motor vehicles by unlicensed minors.
§ 227-55
Authorizing or permitting operation of vehicle.
§ 227-56
Licenses to operate motorcycles and similar vehicles.
§ 227-57
New residents.
§ 227-58
Duty to carry operator's license.
§ 227-59
Driving without license.
§ 227-60
Speed limits.
§ 227-61
Minimum speed.
§ 227-62
Speed exhibitions.
§ 227-63
Speed restrictions on elevated structures.
§ 227-64
Driving over sand dunes.
§ 227-65
Walking on highways under influence of drugs or liquor unlawful.
§ 227-66
Obedience to traffic control devices required.
§ 227-67
No-passing zones.
§ 227-68
Reckless driving.
§ 227-69
Careless or inattentive driving.
§ 227-70
Unattended vehicles.
§ 227-71
Handicapped parking and signage for persons with disabilities.
§ 227-72
Limitations on backing.
§ 227-73
Driving on divided highways.
§ 227-74
Stop signs and yield signs.
§ 227-75
Red traffic lights.
§ 227-76
Soliciting rides unlawful.
§ 227-77
Interfering with driver unlawful.
§ 227-78
Throwing articles from vehicles unlawful.
§ 227-79
Compliance with police officers' orders required.
§ 227-80
Failure to yield right-of-way.
§ 227-81
Driving while license is suspended or revoked unlawful.
§ 227-82
Following too closely unlawful.
§ 227-83
Mopeds and tripeds.
§ 227-84
Clinging to vehicles unlawful.
§ 227-85
Riding without owner's consent; protrusion beyond limits of vehicle.
§ 227-86
Pedestrians on roadway.
§ 227-87
Overtaking and passing school bus unlawful.
§ 227-88
Duty of driver involved in accident resulting in property damage.
§ 227-89
Duty of driver involved in accident resulting in injury or death to any person.
§ 227-90
Duty to report accidents.
§ 227-91
Mufflers.
§ 227-92
General brake requirements.
§ 227-93
Horns.
§ 227-94
Lights.
§ 227-95
Visibility distance; mounted height of lamps.
§ 227-96
Headlamps on vehicles.
§ 227-97
Tail lamps.
§ 227-98
Signal lamps and signal devices.
§ 227-99
Additional lighting equipment.
§ 227-100
Multiple-beam road-lighting equipment.
§ 227-101
Construction of vehicles to prevent escape of contents.
§ 227-102
Riding on motorcycles.
§ 227-103
Failure to answer summons.
§ 227-104
Alderman's Court costs.
§ 227-105
Restricted licenses.
§ 227-106
Violation of license requirements.
§ 227-107
Occupant protection safety systems.
§ 227-108
Child restraint in motor vehicles.
Article VIII
Oversized Vehicle Parking
§ 227-109
Length restrictions established.
Article IX
Shuttle Buses
§ 227-110
Findings, purpose.
§ 227-111
Applicability.
§ 227-112
Pickup and discharge locations; time limits.
§ 227-113
License required; fee.
§ 227-114
Permits.
§ 227-115
Violations and penalties; revocation of license.
Article X
Heavy Vehicles or Loads
§ 227-116
Rules and regulations; permit required.
§ 227-117
Bond required; inspection of vehicles; grant of permit.
§ 227-118
Violations and penalties.
Article XI
Parking of Motor Buses
§ 227-119
Purpose.
§ 227-120
Definitions and word usage.
§ 227-121
Regulations for parking and standing.
§ 227-122
Parking permit required.
§ 227-123
Loading and unloading of passengers restricted.
§ 227-124
Operator responsible for compliance.
§ 227-125
Exceptions for parades.
§ 227-126
Violations and penalties.
