Each such space designated for physically disabled
persons' parking shall be not less than 15 feet in width, including
three feet of cross-hatch, unless the same would create a nonconformance
condition, in which event the existing parking stall width shall be
permitted. Existing spaces for physically disabled persons' parking
of less width and different markings need not comply until such time
as the lot or space is repainted and/or the parking lot altered. Each
space shall be designated by above-grade signs with white lettering
against a blue background and shall bear the words "Handicapped Persons'
Parking; State Permit Required." Such sign shall also bear the international
symbol of access. Such signs shall be erected, installed and maintained
by and at the expense of the owner, operator, lessee or tenant of
said site and shall further indicate that unauthorized use of said
space shall subject the violator to a fine. If the signs and markings
called for herein are not installed within 30 days after written request
by the Town Traffic Authority, the Town may proceed to install same
and impose the costs thereof against the owner of the site, or may
issue a citation as provided in the next section. Each day, after
the 30 days within which time the owner if required but has not complied
with the written request by the Town Traffic Authority to install
markings and signs, shall be a separate violation.
Any person who violates any provision of this
physically disabled persons' parking regulation shall have committed
an infraction, and any Manchester police officer may issue a citation
for such violation, which citation shall provide for a fine of $90
payable to the Town and remitted to the Manchester Police Department
within 10 days of the citation date. If any fine is not paid within
10 days, a penalty in an amount equal to the fine shall immediately
become due and payable in addition to the original fine.
The registered owner of any vehicle parked in
violation of this article shall be presumed to be the operator at
the time of the violation, provided that the registered owner shall
be allowed to provide evidence to rebut said presumption.