[Ord. of 12-15-1990(2)]
(a)
In the interest of public safety and the welfare of the town, it is necessary to restrict the parking of vehicles on public streets during a snow emergency. A snow emergency is a time during which vehicular traffic is expected to be hazardous due to the elements and during which the parking of vehicles could hinder, delay, or obstruct the safe flow of traffic.
(b)
A snow emergency shall be declared by the Chief of Police or the director of public works, and shall cause a public announcement of such snow emergency and put a winter parking ban in effect.
(c)
During any snowstorm, at such time as snow has accumulated to one-half inch or more, and until 12 hours after such snow accumulation for snow plowing operations, the parking or motor vehicles is prohibited on any public street.
(d)
Violation of this regulation shall be punishable by a fine of $10 and may result in towing of such vehicle. The towing expense shall be the responsibility of the registered owner of such vehicle.