A.
CROSSWALK
(1)
(2)
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the
connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides
of the highway, measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs,
from the edges of the traversable roadway; and, in the absence of
a sidewalk on one side of the roadway, that part of a roadway included
within the extension of the lateral lines of the existing sidewalk;
and/or
Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly
indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the
surface.
B.
The parking, standing or stopping of vehicles in a pedestrian crosswalk
is hereby prohibited. Drivers shall use caution whenever approaching
a crosswalk and be on the lookout for pedestrians who may be traversing
the crosswalk.
C.
Pedestrians shall use proper caution when traversing the crosswalk.
D.
Municipal officials are authorized to erect signs and mark the roadway
indicating the area designated as a pedestrian crosswalk.
E.
The following streets, parts of streets or sections of roadway are
hereby designated as pedestrian crosswalks:
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Name of Street
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Location
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Swede Street
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Beginning at a point 154 feet southerly, as measured from the
southeast and southwest curblines where Swede Street has its intersection
with Airy Street, extending for a further distance of 20 feet southerly
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Unless another penalty is expressly provided for by the Pennsylvania
Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.) or except as herein
specified, any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter
shall pay a fine for the particular violation in an amount established
by the Norristown Municipal Council and set forth in the Norristown
Fee Schedule, which fines may be amended from time to time by resolution
of Municipal Council. If the Municipality prosecutes any violations
of this chapter, and a person is convicted of a violation in a summary
proceeding, the person shall pay the costs of prosecution in addition
to the applicable fine.
