(a)
The system of pavement markings duly adopted for state highways by
the New York State Department of Transportation is hereby adopted
for all streets, roads and highways in the unincorporated area of
the Town of Oyster Bay ("Town"), and such markings shall have the
same meaning, force and effect as provided for such markings upon
state highways.
(b)
In furtherance of Subsection (a), and not in limitation thereof, the following pavement markings are hereby adopted:
(1)
Single broken line. A motorist shall keep to the right of a
single broken line, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle
or obstruction, under conditions rendering it dangerous to cross such
a line.
(2)
Single solid line. A motorist shall not cross a single solid
line except under an unusual circumstance, and only when no approaching
car is in sight.
(3)
Double line.
a.
Double solid line. No motorist shall cross a double solid line.
b.
Double line, consisting of a solid line and a broken line. No
motorist shall cross a double line consisting of a solid line and
a broken line if the solid line is on the driver's side, and
if the broken line is on the driver's side, the motorist may
cross the double line if safe to do so.
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The provisions of this subsection shall not be deemed
to prevent a motorist from entering a driveway, service station, or
other place of business or, in the case of an obstruction in the highway,
from proceeding with reasonable caution to cross a double line.
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(c)
The term "motorist" as used in this section includes the operator
of every contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of
transportation.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, each violation of any
provision of this chapter shall be deemed a traffic infraction punishable
by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days,
or both.
