The words and phrases used in this chapter shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to by the Article 1 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of New York.
The Village Board shall provide for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices when and as required under the provisions of this chapter to make effective the provisions of said chapter and may provide for the installation and maintenance of such additional traffic control devices as it 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 person must not drive a vehicle equipped with metal lugs, spuds, cleats or dogs on any street or highway in the Village, exclusive of state highways, unless a permit in writing is obtained from the Village Department of Public Works Superintendent, which permit must prescribe the precautions to be taken to prevent injury to pavements and bridges, and such vehicles must not be driven upon or through any street, or portion of a street or highway, other than those designated in said permit, or in any manner different from that specified in said permit. Studded snow tires will be permitted during winter months as designated by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law which states that studded snow tires are prohibited between the first of May and the 15th of October.
All fire-fighting vehicles, police vehicles and emergency vehicles shall be exempt from Village traffic regulations, provided they are acting in their official capacity with due regard for the safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Canastota.