In an attempt for individuals to try to maintain their health, physicians
have recognized the necessity for the public to engage in physical activities
such as running and jogging. By necessity, these individuals utilize the public
roadways of the village before sunrise and after sunset. The Village of Spring
Valley, in an endeavor to protect the safety, health and welfare of those
individuals engaged in such activities on public roadways where motorists
also utilize the roadways to travel at times when their vision is restricted,
hereby enacts this chapter.
The intent of this chapter is to provide for appropriate luminous devices
to protect runners and joggers during night hours.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
LUMINOUS DEVICE
Includes luminous tape, paint, clothing or any reflector material
which will permit visual observance of the runner or jogger during night hours.
Night hours shall include that period thirty (30) minutes after sunset
until thirty (30) minutes before sunrise.
During that period described in §
152-4, all runners and joggers shall be required to wear luminous devices, with the minimum requirement being luminous taping across their chests and backs.
Any person who shall be found to violate any of the sections of this
chapter shall be guilty of a violation and shall be punishable by a fine not
to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.) for each offense.