As used in this article, the following words
and phrases shall have the stated meanings:
HANDICAPPED
A disadvantage that makes achievement unusually difficult.
HIGHWAY
The entire width between the boundary lines of every way
publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the
public for purposes of vehicular travel.
PARK OR PARKING
The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise
than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in
loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.
SEVERELY DISABLED PERSON
A person who has limited or no use of one or both lower limbs
or has a neuromuscular dysfunction which severely limits mobility
or has a physical or mental impairment or condition, certified by
a physician, of such nature as to prevent such person from getting
around without great difficulty or is blind.
STAND OR STANDING
The stopping of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise
than temporarily, for the purpose of and while actually engaged in
receiving or discharging passengers.
STOP OR STOPPING
When prohibited, means any halting, even momentarily, of
a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid
conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of
a police officer or traffic control sign or signal.
The parking, standing or stopping of motor vehicles
upon the streets, roads and highways in the Town of Richmond shall
be regulated and restricted as the Town Board shall provide by resolution.
It shall be a violation for any person to stop,
stand or park a vehicle in any area designated as a place for handicapped
parking unless the vehicle bears a permit issued under § 1203-a
or a registration issued under § 404-a of the Vehicle and
Traffic Law of the State of New York and such vehicle is being used
for the transportation of a severely disabled or handicapped person.
This section shall not apply to a violation of § 1203-c
of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.
[Amended 3-10-2009 by L.L. No. 3-2009]
Any person who violates this article shall be guilty of a violation, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100, and not more than $500 in the event of a violation of §
186-5, and a fine not to exceed $100 for any other violation of this article.