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Township of Northampton, PA
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2024-04-17
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 15 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Foreword
Ch FWD
Foreword
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
Buildings
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
(Reserved)
Ch 8
Floodplain Management
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 15 Pt 1
GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 15-101
Definitions and Interpretation.
§ 15-102
Manner of Adopting Permanent Traffic and Parking Regulations.
§ 15-103
Provisions to Be Continuation of Existing Regulations.
§ 15-104
Temporary and Emergency Regulations.
§ 15-105
Experimental Regulations.
§ 15-106
Traffic on Streets Closed or Restricted for Construction, Maintenance or Special Events.
§ 15-107
Use of Streets by Processions and Assemblages.
§ 15-108
Authority of Police Officers.
§ 15-109
Authorization for Use of Speed Timing Devices.
Ch 15 Pt 2
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
§ 15-201
Maximum Speed Limits Established on Certain Streets.
§ 15-202
Maximum Speed Limits Established on Certain Bridges and Elevated Structures.
§ 15-203
Maximum Speed Limits Established for Certain Vehicles on Hazardous Grades.
§ 15-204
Maximum Speed Limits Established in Parks.
§ 15-205
Traffic Signals at Certain Locations.
§ 15-206
Intersections Where Turn Prohibited on Red Signal.
§ 15-207
One-Way Roadways Established.
§ 15-208
Turning at Certain Intersections Prohibited or Restricted.
§ 15-209
Right Turns Prohibited at Certain Intersections.
§ 15-210
U-Turns Prohibited at Certain Locations.
§ 15-211
Center Structures at Intersections.
§ 15-212
No-Passing Zones Established.
§ 15-213
Through Highways Established.
§ 15-214
Stop Intersections Established.
§ 15-215
Yield Intersections Established.
§ 15-216
Operation of Motor Vehicles Restricted on Public Lands.
§ 15-217
Rotary Traffic Islands Established.
§ 15-218
Play Highways Established and Authorized.
§ 15-219
Snowmobile Roads Designated.
Ch 15 Pt 3
RESTRICTIONS ON SIZE, WEIGHT AND TYPE OF VEHICLE AND LOAD
§ 15-301
Vehicle Weight Limits Established on Certain Streets and Bridges.
§ 15-302
Restrictions on Size of Vehicles on Certain Streets and Bridges.
§ 15-303
Restrictions as to Weight and Size of Vehicles on Certain Streets and Bridges.
§ 15-304
Truck Traffic Restricted on Certain Streets.
§ 15-305
Engine Brake Retarder Prohibitions.
Ch 15 Pt 4
GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS
§ 15-401
Vehicles to Be Parked Within Marked Spaces.
§ 15-402
Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations.
§ 15-403
Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations, Certain Days and Hours.
§ 15-404
Parking of Trucks, Buses and Certain Other Vehicles Prohibited in Certain Locations.
§ 15-405
Parking Time Limited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours.
§ 15-406
Special Purpose Parking Zones Established; Parking Otherwise Prohibited.
§ 15-407
Fire Lanes Designated.
§ 15-408
Standing or Parking on Roadway for Loading or Unloading.
§ 15-409
Angle Parking Required on Portions of Certain Streets.
§ 15-410
Residential Permit Parking.
§ 15-411
Parking Prohibited on Portions of Certain Highways During Street Sweeping Hours.
§ 15-412
Penalties.
Ch 15 Pt 5
(RESERVED)
Ch 15 Pt 6
(RESERVED)
Ch 15 Pt 7
(RESERVED)
Ch 15 Pt 8
REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES
§ 15-801
Applicability and Scope.
§ 15-802
Authority to Remove and Impound.
§ 15-803
Tow-Away Zones Designated.
§ 15-804
Designation of Approved Storage Garages; Bonding; Towing and Storage.
§ 15-805
Payment of Towing and Storage Charges.
§ 15-806
Reclamation Costs.
§ 15-807
Records of Vehicles Removed and Impounded.
§ 15-808
Restrictions upon Removal of Vehicles.
§ 15-809
Penalty for Violation.
§ 15-810
Reports and Disposition of Unclaimed Vehicles.
Ch 15 Pt 9
SNOW EVENTS
§ 15-901
Declaration of Snow and Ice Event.
§ 15-902
Parking Prohibited During Snow Event.
§ 15-903
Special Powers of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, or the Chief of Police to Regulate Parking.
§ 15-904
Posting of Signs.
§ 15-905
Towing of Vehicles.
§ 15-906
Violations and Penalties.
Ch 15 Pt 10
REGULATION OF PEDALCYCLES AND NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES
§ 15-1001
Riding and Parking of Pedalcycles on Sidewalks Along Certain Streets Prohibited.
§ 15-1002
Restrictions on Use of Pushcarts.
§ 15-1003
Skates, Skateboards, Coasters, Sleds and Other Toy Vehicles.
Ch 15 Pt 11
PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS
§ 15-1101
Pedestrians to Obey Traffic-Control Signs.
§ 15-1102
Pedestrian-Control Signal Locations Established.
§ 15-1103
Locations Where Pedestrian Crossing in Unmarked Crosswalks Restricted.
§ 15-1104
Locations Where Pedestrians May Cross Only in Crosswalk.
§ 15-1105
Penalty for Violation.
Ch 15 Pt 12
TOWING OF DISABLED, WRECKED, ABANDONED OR IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
§ 15-1201
Applicability and Scope.
§ 15-1202
Word Usage; Definitions.
§ 15-1203
Towing License.
§ 15-1204
Application for License and Renewal.
§ 15-1205
Standards and Conditions for Issuance of Towing License.
§ 15-1206
Licensees.
§ 15-1207
Vehicle and Equipment Requirements.
§ 15-1208
Police Duty Tow Schedule.
§ 15-1209
Duties at Scene of Disabled, Wrecked or Abandoned Vehicle.
§ 15-1210
Towing Fees.
§ 15-1211
License Revocation, Complaints and Penalties.
§ 15-1212
Severability.
§ 15-1213
Effective Date.
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
Stormwater Management and Grading
Ch 24
Taxation; Special
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Appendix
Apx A
Adjustments to Township Boundaries
Apx B
Debt and Bond Issues
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approval
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Table to Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table to Disposition of All Ordinances
Table to Disposition of Significant Resolutions
Ch KR
Table to Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Part 1
GENERAL REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 15-101
Definitions and Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 15-102
Manner of Adopting Permanent Traffic and Parking Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-103
Provisions to Be Continuation of Existing Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-104
Temporary and Emergency Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-105
Experimental Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 15-106
Traffic on Streets Closed or Restricted for Construction, Maintenance or Special Events.
chevron_right
§ 15-107
Use of Streets by Processions and Assemblages.
chevron_right
§ 15-108
Authority of Police Officers.
chevron_right
§ 15-109
Authorization for Use of Speed Timing Devices.
chevron_right
Part 2
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 15-201
Maximum Speed Limits Established on Certain Streets.
chevron_right
§ 15-202
Maximum Speed Limits Established on Certain Bridges and Elevated Structures.
chevron_right
§ 15-203
Maximum Speed Limits Established for Certain Vehicles on Hazardous Grades.
chevron_right
§ 15-204
Maximum Speed Limits Established in Parks.
chevron_right
§ 15-205
Traffic Signals at Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-206
Intersections Where Turn Prohibited on Red Signal.
chevron_right
§ 15-207
One-Way Roadways Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-208
Turning at Certain Intersections Prohibited or Restricted.
chevron_right
§ 15-209
Right Turns Prohibited at Certain Intersections.
chevron_right
§ 15-210
U-Turns Prohibited at Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-211
Center Structures at Intersections.
chevron_right
§ 15-212
No-Passing Zones Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-213
Through Highways Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-214
Stop Intersections Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-215
Yield Intersections Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-216
Operation of Motor Vehicles Restricted on Public Lands.
chevron_right
§ 15-217
Rotary Traffic Islands Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-218
Play Highways Established and Authorized.
chevron_right
§ 15-219
Snowmobile Roads Designated.
chevron_right
Part 3
RESTRICTIONS ON SIZE, WEIGHT AND TYPE OF VEHICLE AND LOAD
chevron_right
§ 15-301
Vehicle Weight Limits Established on Certain Streets and Bridges.
chevron_right
§ 15-302
Restrictions on Size of Vehicles on Certain Streets and Bridges.
chevron_right
§ 15-303
Restrictions as to Weight and Size of Vehicles on Certain Streets and Bridges.
chevron_right
§ 15-304
Truck Traffic Restricted on Certain Streets.
chevron_right
§ 15-305
Engine Brake Retarder Prohibitions.
chevron_right
Part 4
GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 15-401
Vehicles to Be Parked Within Marked Spaces.
chevron_right
§ 15-402
Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-403
Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations, Certain Days and Hours.
chevron_right
§ 15-404
Parking of Trucks, Buses and Certain Other Vehicles Prohibited in Certain Locations.
chevron_right
§ 15-405
Parking Time Limited in Certain Locations Certain Days and Hours.
chevron_right
§ 15-406
Special Purpose Parking Zones Established; Parking Otherwise Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 15-407
Fire Lanes Designated.
chevron_right
§ 15-408
Standing or Parking on Roadway for Loading or Unloading.
chevron_right
§ 15-409
Angle Parking Required on Portions of Certain Streets.
chevron_right
§ 15-410
Residential Permit Parking.
chevron_right
§ 15-411
Parking Prohibited on Portions of Certain Highways During Street Sweeping Hours.
chevron_right
§ 15-412
Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 5
(RESERVED)
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Part 6
(RESERVED)
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Part 7
(RESERVED)
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Part 8
REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES
chevron_right
§ 15-801
Applicability and Scope.
chevron_right
§ 15-802
Authority to Remove and Impound.
chevron_right
§ 15-803
Tow-Away Zones Designated.
chevron_right
§ 15-804
Designation of Approved Storage Garages; Bonding; Towing and Storage.
chevron_right
§ 15-805
Payment of Towing and Storage Charges.
chevron_right
§ 15-806
Reclamation Costs.
chevron_right
§ 15-807
Records of Vehicles Removed and Impounded.
chevron_right
§ 15-808
Restrictions upon Removal of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 15-809
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
§ 15-810
Reports and Disposition of Unclaimed Vehicles.
chevron_right
Part 9
SNOW EVENTS
chevron_right
§ 15-901
Declaration of Snow and Ice Event.
chevron_right
§ 15-902
Parking Prohibited During Snow Event.
chevron_right
§ 15-903
Special Powers of the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, or the Chief of Police to Regulate Parking.
chevron_right
§ 15-904
Posting of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 15-905
Towing of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 15-906
Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 10
REGULATION OF PEDALCYCLES AND NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES
chevron_right
§ 15-1001
Riding and Parking of Pedalcycles on Sidewalks Along Certain Streets Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 15-1002
Restrictions on Use of Pushcarts.
chevron_right
§ 15-1003
Skates, Skateboards, Coasters, Sleds and Other Toy Vehicles.
chevron_right
Part 11
PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 15-1101
Pedestrians to Obey Traffic-Control Signs.
chevron_right
§ 15-1102
Pedestrian-Control Signal Locations Established.
chevron_right
§ 15-1103
Locations Where Pedestrian Crossing in Unmarked Crosswalks Restricted.
chevron_right
§ 15-1104
Locations Where Pedestrians May Cross Only in Crosswalk.
chevron_right
§ 15-1105
Penalty for Violation.
chevron_right
Part 12
TOWING OF DISABLED, WRECKED, ABANDONED OR IMPOUNDED VEHICLES
chevron_right
§ 15-1201
Applicability and Scope.
chevron_right
§ 15-1202
Word Usage; Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 15-1203
Towing License.
chevron_right
§ 15-1204
Application for License and Renewal.
chevron_right
§ 15-1205
Standards and Conditions for Issuance of Towing License.
chevron_right
§ 15-1206
Licensees.
chevron_right
§ 15-1207
Vehicle and Equipment Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 15-1208
Police Duty Tow Schedule.
chevron_right
§ 15-1209
Duties at Scene of Disabled, Wrecked or Abandoned Vehicle.
chevron_right
§ 15-1210
Towing Fees.
chevron_right
§ 15-1211
License Revocation, Complaints and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 15-1212
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 15-1213
Effective Date.
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