City of Oswego, NY Terminology; Time Standard

The words and phrases used in this chapter shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by Article 1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.

The following words and phrases, which are not defined by Article 1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section for the purposes of this chapter:

ABANDONED VEHICLE

A motor vehicle shall be deemed to be an abandoned vehicle if left unattended and:

[Added 11-8-2004 by Res. No. 424-2004]

(1)

With no number plates affixed thereto, for more than six hours on any highway or other public place;

(2)

For more than 24 hours on any highway or other public place, except a portion of highway or public place on which parking is legally permitted;

(3)

For more than 48 hours, after the parking of such vehicle shall have become illegal, if left on a portion of a highway or public place on which parking is legally permitted;

(4)

For more than 96 hours on property of another if left without permission of the owner.

AUTOMOBILE

Shall have the same meaning or definition as prescribed in § 125 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.

[Added 11-8-2004 by Res. No. 424-2004]

BOOT

A device to disable a vehicle through a locking mechanism placed in the vehicle’s wheel for immobilization.

[Added 11-8-2004 by Res. No. 424-2004]

CONGESTED DISTRICT

All streets in the City of Oswego that lay within or upon the following boundaries:

(1)

West Side of river: from the northerly line of West Seneca Street to the southerly line of West Utica Street; from the westerly edge of the Oswego River to the westerly line of West Fifth Street.

(2)

Washington Boulevard: between the easterly line of Sheldon Avenue and the west city line.

(3)

East Side of river: from the northerly line of East Cayuga Street to the southerly line of East Oneida Street; from the westerly edge of the Oswego River to the easterly line of East Fourth Street.

CURBLINE

The prolongation of the lateral line of a curb or, in the absence of a curb, the lateral boundary line of the roadway.

HOLIDAYS

All recognized city legal holidays.

[Amended 10-28-1996 by L.L. No. 4-1996]

OPERATOR

Every individual who shall operate a vehicle as the owner thereof or as the agent, employee or permittee of the owner or who is in actual physical control of a vehicle.

PLAY VEHICLES

[Added 11-24-1997; amended 11-8-2004 by Res. No. 424-2004]:

(1)

IN-LINE SKATESShoes, skates or footwear with a single row of roller wheels.

(2)

ROLLER SKATESShoes, skates or footwear with two or more rows of roller wheels.

(3)

SCOOTERA long footboard made of wood, plastic, fiberglass, metal or similar material with wheels attached to each end of the board and an upright steering handle propelled by muscular or mechanical power.

(4)

SKATEBOARDA narrow board made of wood, plastic, fiberglass, metal or similar material, with roller-type wheels attached to each end of the board and which is used for gliding on any hard surface, without any mechanism or other device for steering.

PUBLIC PARKING LOT

A plot or parcel of land or building owned and/or leased by this city, not including the highways, upon or within which the parking of vehicles is regulated by signs.

STREET

Any public street, avenue, road, alley, highway, lane, path or other public place located in the City of Oswego and established for the use of vehicles.