[Adopted 12-12-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-16]
A.
Markings on any curbs, sidewalks, streets or roadways
within the Township of Chesterfield shall be placed only by the authority
of the Township Committee, which decision shall be memorialized by
resolution duly adopted by the governing body. The markings shall
be permitted for purposes solely of regulating, warning or guiding
traffic or assisting utility companies while they are performing their
work and shall be established in accordance with state law.
B.
Markings shall be of the following types and shall
be in accordance with state law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-191.2, as amended):
(1)
Pavement markings, including lines, arrows and word
markings on the pavement.
(2)
Curb markings for parking prohibitions.
(3)
Object markings, including objects within and adjacent
to the roadway.
(4)
Reflector markers, including reflector buttons, panels,
delineators or similar devices within or adjacent to the roadway.
(5)
Such other types of markings as shall be permitted
by state law.
C.
Exceptions.
(1)
Other authorities. Nothing herein contained shall
preclude the State of New Jersey or the County of Burlington from
establishing markings on roadways under their respective jurisdictions.
(2)
Temporary markings. Permits may be secured from the
Township's Police Department for the placement of temporary markings
that may be easily removed within a twenty-four-hour period following
the event for which the markings are requested. Such markings shall
be made of such materials as soluble paint or adhesive tape, and the
overall size of each mark shall not exceed four inches in any dimension
or, if lettering or numbers are required, four inches in height and/or
width of any letter or number. The cost for a permit shall be $25.
Failure to remove the markings upon the conclusion of the twenty-four-hour
period constitutes a violation of this article, and the person signing
for the permit shall be held personally liable for the violation.
D.
Persons liable. Any persons who actively and/or physically
establish markings in violation of this article, or any persons who
can be proven to be responsible for and/or to have directed the placement
of markings on streets, curbs, roads and sidewalks within this Township
in violation of this article, may be found guilty of violating the
terms and provisions of this article.
A.
Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway within
the Township of Chesterfield shall ride as near to the right side
of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a
standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction; provided,
however, that any person may move to the left under any of the following
situations:
(1)
To make a left turn from a left turn lane or pocket.
(2)
To avoid debris, drains or other hazardous conditions
that make it impracticable to ride at the right side of the roadway.
(3)
To pass a slower moving vehicle.
(4)
To occupy any available lane when traveling at the
same speed as other traffic.
(5)
To travel no more than two abreast when traffic is
not impeded.
B.
Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway within the
Township of Chesterfield may travel no more than two abreast when
traffic is not impeded, but otherwise shall ride in single file, except
on paths or parts of roadways set aside for exclusive use of bicycles.
This article shall be enforceable by members
of the Township Police Department, any Township employees and/or officers
and any persons who are able to identify persons violating the terms
of this article, and who are encouraged to report the same to the
Township Police Department.
Any person found to have violated the provisions
of this article shall be subject to one or more of the following penalties:
imprisonment in the county jail or in any place provided by the municipality
for the detention of prisoners for any term not exceeding 90 days
or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or a period of community service not
exceeding 90 days.
