[Code 1971, § 28-1]
This chapter may be known and cited as "The Traffic Ordinance."
[Code 1971, § 28-2]
The definitions in the Vehicle and Traffic Law apply to this
chapter. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter
shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively
ascribed to them in this section except where another definition is
specifically provided in this chapter:
A narrow thoroughfare not more than 20 feet in width.
The territory contiguous to and including a highway when,
within any 600 feet along such highway, there are buildings in use
for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to
hotels, banks, or office buildings, railroad stations, and public
buildings, which occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on one side
or 300 feet collectively on both sides of the highway.
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 between the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, between
the edges of the traversable roadway; or
Any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly
indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the
surface.
A space adjacent to a curb for the exclusive use of vehicles
during the loading or unloading of freight.
A place adjacent to a curb reserved for the exclusive use
of vehicles during the loading or unloading of passengers.
The traffic division of the police department of this city,
or if a traffic division is not established, then such term whenever
used in this chapter shall be deemed to refer to the police department
of this city.
[Code 1971, § 28-15]
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter for which no
other penalty is provided in this chapter is hereby declared to be
a traffic infraction.
[Code 1971, § 28-14]
(a)
The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when involved in an
emergency operation, may exercise the privileges set forth in this
section, but subject to the conditions stated in this section.
(b)
The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:
(1)
Stop, stand, or park irrespective of the provisions of this chapter;
(2)
Proceed past a steady red signal, a flashing red signal, or a stop
sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;
(3)
Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as he does not endanger life
or property;
(4)
Disregard regulations governing directions of movement or turning
in specified directions.
(c)
Except for an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle,
the exemptions granted in this section to an authorized emergency
vehicle shall apply only when audible signals are sounded from any
such vehicle while in motion by bell, horn, siren, electronic device,
or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and when the vehicle
is equipped with at least one lighted lamp so that from any direction,
under normal atmospheric conditions, from a distance of 500 feet from
such vehicle, at least one red light will be displayed and visible.
(d)
An authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police, sheriff, or
deputy sheriff vehicle may exceed the maximum speed limits for the
purpose of calibrating such vehicles' speedometer.
(e)
The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized
emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety
of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from
the consequences of his reckless disregard for the safety of others.
(f)
Notwithstanding any other law, ordinance, rule, or regulation to
the contrary, an ambulance operated in the course of an emergency
shall not be prohibited from using any highway, street, or roadway,
unless specifically provided otherwise.
[Code 1971, § 28-16]
(a)
Purpose. Pursuant to written requests of the owners and the persons
in general charge and control of the area and pursuant to Vehicle
and Traffic Law § 1640-a, the common council does hereby
enact under this section regulations at parking areas and driveways.
Such parking regulations are hereby enacted to regulate traffic and
parking areas at the Olean Center Mall, 400 North Union Street; Delaware
Park Centre Shopping Plaza, 502 North Union Street; Olean General
Hospital, 515-519 Main Street, and Street Francis Hospital, 2221 West
State Street.
(b)
Stop, yield signs. Stop signs, flashing signals, and yield signs
erected at entrance and exit locations and in place and meeting the
requirements of the Vehicle and Traffic Law and which are erected
in any area to designate intersections within parking areas and entrances
and exits to driveways, shall be enforced pursuant to this chapter
and the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(c)
Traffic control signals. Traffic in parking areas and public driveways
may be regulated by means of traffic control signals approved by the
city, and violations may be prosecuted pursuant to this chapter and
the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(d)
Speed limits. Maximum speed limits at parking areas and public driveways
are hereby set at 15 miles per hour. This provision may be prosecuted
and enforced pursuant to this chapter and the Vehicle and Traffic
Law.
(e)
Turning of vehicles. Turning of vehicles may be prohibited or regulated
at intersections or other designated locations and any areas within
the real properties covered by this section. Violations may be prosecuted
under this chapter and the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(f)
Pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian crossings marked as approved by
the city may be established to regulate the crossing of any parking
area or driveway when in the area defined in this section. Violations
of this subsection may be prosecuted under this chapter and the Vehicle
and Traffic Law.
(g)
One-way traffic. One-way traffic may be designated along roads and
roadways. Appropriate signs shall be erected and maintained as approved
by the city designating such traffic. Violations of this subsection
may be prosecuted under this chapter and the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(h)
Stopping, standing, parking. The stopping, standing, or parking of
vehicles in specified areas when in the parking areas and on the driveways
may be prohibited, regulated, restricted, or limited. Approved signs
shall be erected and maintained in these areas. All signs shall be
approved by the city.
(i)
Parking spaces for handicapped. Parking spaces for the handicapped
shall be extended to motor vehicles which are registered in accordance
with Vehicle and Traffic Law § 404-a. Parking spaces for
the handicapped may be provided in the areas covered under this section,
and appropriate signs shall be erected and maintained designating
these spaces. A handicapped permit issued in accordance with the provisions
under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1203-a shall enable the
driver to park in such parking spaces. It shall be a violation of
this chapter for any person to stop or park a vehicle in any area
designated as a place for handicapped parking unless they have a parking
permit issued under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1203-a or
a registration issued under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 404-a,
and such vehicle is being used for the transportation of a severely
disabled or handicapped person.
(j)
Erection, maintenance of signs. All signs required to comply with
this section shall be erected and maintained by the owners of the
parking areas and driveways described in this section. All signs shall
be approved by the city before being set in place and shall comply
with the requirements of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
[Code 1971, § 28-53]
Appropriate signs shall be erected on the following streets,
alerting vehicular traffic of school children crossing the indicated
streets: Wayne Street, in the area of the Olean Junior High School.
[Added 11-29-2011 by Res. No. 82-11]
Any vehicles that exceed the allowable New York State Vehicle
and Traffic Law size or weight shall be required to obtain and possess
a permit from the City of Olean Department of Public Works prior to
operating said vehicle on any street, road or right-of-way owned and/or
maintained by the City of Olean.
