[Ord. No. 2014-15]
The council finds that due to the increased popularity of jogging
it is advisable for the purposes of public health, safety and welfare
to regulate jogging within Princeton.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to jog on any public street,
highway, roadway, alley or shoulder in Princeton except in accordance
with the following regulations:
(a)
All joggers running during hours of darkness must wear reflective
material between the waist and shoulders on their front and back which
gives an indication of the jogger's presence through reflected light
from the head lamp beams of motor vehicles at a distance of at least
500 feet.
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
(a)
Hours of darkness. Any time from one-half hour after sunset
to one-half hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is
not sufficient light or visibility to render clearly discernible persons
on the highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead.
(b)
Jog or jogging. Running of any kind and at all speeds.
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This chapter shall not be construed to permit jogging where
prohibited by any law of the State of New Jersey nor in violation
of Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes of the
State of New Jersey.
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If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision
of this chapter shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall
apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision
so adjudged and the remainder of this chapter shall be deemed valid
and effective.
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Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall for
the first violation receive a warning. Any person who has received
a warning and who subsequently is convicted of a violation of any
provision of this chapter after said warning shall be subject to a
fine of $25. Any person being convicted of a violation of any provision
of this chapter after said first conviction shall be subject to a
fine of not less than $25 nor more than $100 per conviction.