As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES
Those spaces which are reserved for handicapped persons who
have been issued identification cards, windshield placards or wheelchair
symbol license plates. The spaces shall be marked by signs that said
spaces have been reserved for use by handicapped persons, which signs
shall be in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices for Streets and Highways.
HANDICAPPED PERSON
Any person who has lost the use of one or more limbs as a
consequence of paralysis, amputation or other permanent disability
or who is permanently disabled as to be unable to ambulate without
the aid of an assisting device or whose mobility is otherwise limited
as certified by a physician with a plenary license to practice medicine
and surgery in the State of New Jersey or a state bordering the State
of New Jersey.
No person shall park, stop or stand a motor vehicle at any time
in a handicapped parking space at a public building or area unless
such person is a handicapped person or is driving such handicapped
person for the handicapped person's benefit to a public building or
area.
The terms and provisions of this article shall be enforced by
the Toms River Township Police Department, Code Enforcement Officer,
Toms River Township Parking Authority and such other persons as the
Township may designate to enforce this article by resolution.
Any person convicted of a violation of a provision of Article
XVIII, Handicapped Parking, of this Part
1 shall be liable to a penalty of not less than $250, and for a second or subsequent offense shall be liable for a penalty of not less than $250 and imposition of up to 90 days' community service, or both.