[Amended 9-24-1984]
[1]
Editor's Note: The title of this article was changed from
"Snow Emergencies" to "Emergencies" 10-9-2012.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is
or may be transported upon a highway.
It shall be unlawful from November 15 to April 15 for the owner
or operator of a vehicle to allow such vehicle to stand or park on
any street in the Town for more than one hour between the hours of
12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. on any given day.
The Chief of Police or such other person as may be designated
by him to act in his absence or incapacity may terminate street parking
on any or all of the streets in the Town during a snowstorm or other
emergency.
Any vehicle left parked upon the street which may be considered
a detriment to snowplowing, snow removal or sanding, or any vehicle
left parking upon the street in violation of any other provisions
of this article, may be removed by the Police Department at the expense
of the owner of the vehicle for towing and storage.
[Amended 3-13-1989]
The Southington Police Department shall cause written notice of violations of § 390-10 or 390-11 to be placed on offending vehicles, with the fine stated thereon. All fines are to be paid at the Southington Police Department, 351 Main Street, Southington, Connecticut, or such other place as designated on such traffic ticket, within seven days after the offense. Fines remaining unpaid more than seven days after the offense shall be doubled. If fines remain unpaid more than 14 days from the date of the offense, a warrant may be issued for the arrest of the offender. Fines are listed in the Fine Schedule, § 37-2 of this Code, and posted on the Town of Southington website.
[Added 6-25-1991; amended 2-10-1997]
A.
MOTOR VEHICLE
MOTORCYCLE
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
TOWN LAND
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
That type of vehicle as defined by Section 14-1(53) of the
Connecticut General Statutes.
That type of vehicle as defined by Section 14-1(54) of the
Connecticut General Statutes.
Motor bikes, mopeds, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, minibikes,
all-terrain vehicles or any other motorized recreational vehicle.
This definition shall apply regardless of the number of wheels, but
shall not include motorized wheelchairs designated for persons with
disabilities.
Any land owned or leased by the Town, including but not limited
to parks, school sites, easements, and any other properties wherein
the Town has any rights to the usage of the same.
B.
Violation. No owner or operator of a recreational vehicle shall operate
or shall allow the operation of said vehicle on Town land.
C.
Places of operation. A motor vehicle or motorcycle shall only be
operated on Town land, designated roadways or parking areas.
D.
Penalties for offenses. Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be fined in accordance with § 1-2 of this Code. Summonses will be issued by the Southington Police Department. All fines are to be paid at the Southington Police Department, 351 Main Street, Southington, Connecticut, or such other place as designated on such summons, within seven days after the offense. Fines remaining unpaid more than seven days after the offense shall be doubled. If fines remain unpaid more than 14 days from the date of the offense, a warrant may be issued for the arrest of the offender.
