A. 
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.
B. 
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:
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
New Year's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
OFFICIAL TIME STANDARD
Whenever certain hours are named herein or on traffic control devices, they shall mean the time standard which is in current use in this state.
The Police Chief shall install and maintain traffic control devices when and as required under the provisions of this chapter, to make effective the provisions of this chapter, and may install and maintain such additional traffic control devices as he may deem necessary to regulate, warn or guide traffic under the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, subject to the provisions of §§ 1682 and 1684 of that law.
A. 
For the purpose of maintaining an accurate record of all regulations adopted under the provisions of this chapter, there is hereby established a system of schedules, appearing as Article VII of this chapter, in which shall be entered all regulations after adoption. Such schedules shall be deemed a part of the section to which they refer. All regulations shall be adopted with reference to the appropriate schedule as indicated in the various sections of this chapter.
B. 
Regulations shall be adopted by the City Council in accordance with provisions of the General City Law and the Vehicle and Traffic Law, or by an officer or agency authorized by the City Council to adopt regulations pursuant to § 1603 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
A. 
In accordance with the duties of the Police Chief to direct and regulate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the facilitation of traffic and convenience of the public as well as the protection of human life (City Charter § C-38) and in accordance with the authority granted by §§ 1603 and 1640 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York, the Police Chief may, in writing, temporarily (for no more than 30 days) waive, suspend or add to the regulations of this chapter with the written approval of the City Manager.
B. 
Action under this authority shall be done on the form approved by the City Council.
C. 
The form (PD 6050A), as on file in the office of the City Clerk, shall be used by the Police Chief in carrying out actions under this chapter.