As used in all ordinances of the Village of
Haverstraw, unless express provision is made to the contrary, the
following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Includes every wagon, automobile, carriage, omnibus, sleigh,
pushcart, bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicles or other
conveyance (except baby carriage), in whatever manner or by whatever
force or power the same may be driven, ridden or propelled, which
is or may be used for or adopted to pleasure, riding or the transportation
of passengers, baggage or merchandise upon the public highways, and
every draft and riding animal, whether driven, ridden or led, except
that an animal or animals attached to any vehicle shall, with such
vehicle, constitute one vehicle.
Wherever traffic signal lights are stationed
at intersecting streets within the Village, every automobile and other
vehicle shall come to a stop before reaching the white lines which
indicate upon the streets the zones in which pedestrians may cross,
unless and until the said traffic signals shall display a green light.
At such intersections turns shall be made on the green light only,
except right turns may be made when the traffic signal displays a
red light after the vehicle comes to a full stop and no vehicles are
coming on the cross street where a green light is displayed. A police
officer directing traffic at an intersection or elsewhere shall override
all traffic devices.
Wherever a street in the Village shall be designated
by the proper Village officers as a one-way street, no automobile
or other vehicle shall be driven or operated upon such street except
in the direction indicated by such officers.
Every motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, whether
moving or standing upon the public highway of the Village during the
period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise, shall
display at least two lighted lamps on the front, one on each side,
having light sources of equal power, which shall be visible from a
point 500 feet ahead of the vehicle and which shall project either
white or yellow light, and two lighted lamps on the rear, which shall
display a red light visible from the rear for a distance of at least
500 feet. The provisions hereto with respect to a rear lamp shall
apply also to trailers.
No person shall drive or operate an automobile
or other vehicle while intoxicated as set forth in the Vehicle and
Traffic Law of the State of New York.
No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle
within the limits of the Village of Haverstraw unless the same is
equipped with a suitable, proper and sufficient muffler attached to
the engine, and no person shall operate any such motor vehicle or
motorcycle within the limits of the Village when such muffler is "cut
out" or not in use. No muffler which emits more noise than the vehicle's
original manufacturers-supplied muffler shall be permitted in the
Village of Haverstraw as defined and set forth in the Vehicle and
Traffic Law of the State of New York.
Except in an emergency or when authorized by
a police officer, no vehicle shall be stopped or parked within the
intersection of any cross street; nor unless the vehicle is actually
in charge of some person capable of driving it within 10 feet of any
crosswalk or street crossing or alley corner; or in such position
as to prevent another vehicle already stopped near the curb from moving
away.
No vehicle shall stop in front or within 15
feet of either side of the entrance of any theater, auditorium or
other building when large assemblages of persons are being held, except
to take on or discharge passengers or freight and then only for such
length of time as is necessary for such purposes.
Every person riding or driving an automobile
or other vehicle upon a public street or highway within the Village
shall drive or operate the same in a careful and prudent manner and,
upon approaching a bridge, sharp curve, steep descent or street busy
with traffic and pedestrians, and also in traversing such bridge,
curve, steep descent or street, shall travel at a rate of speed that
is reasonable and proper under the circumstances.
A.
The speed limit throughout the Village of Haverstraw
is hereby established at the maximum speed of 30 miles per hour, except
as otherwise posted on roadways in the Village by the State of New
York.
A.
A vehicle turning to the right into another street
shall turn the corner as near the right-hand curb as practicable.
B.
A vehicle turning to the left into another street
shall, before turning, pass to the right of and beyond the center
of the intersecting streets; provided, however, that if directed by
a traffic officer, the vehicle shall pass in front of instead of around
the point of intersection.
No vehicle shall emerge from an alley, driveway,
garage or stable except with extreme caution and under the control
of the driver, who shall give a proper warning by voice or signaling
device to passing vehicles and pedestrians.
Bicycles shall be provided with a bell or horn
which may be heard at least 100 feet distant and also a lamp of such
illuminating power as to be visible 200 feet ahead. Such lamp shall
be lighted whenever the vehicle is ridden at any time between 1/2
hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise. Each bicycle shall
have reflectors visible from the rear.
A vehicle, in turning a corner of intersecting
streets, shall be driven with extreme caution and under control.
When a vehicle stands on a steep incline, it
shall be so parked that when the brakes are released it shall run
into the curb.
No person shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply
with any lawful instruction, direction or regulation displayed upon
post, standard, sign or other device installed or placed for the regulation
of traffic in any public street, and no person shall fail to obey
a police whistle, signal or other order.
No vehicle shall make a U-turn at the intersection
of any public highways.
A vehicle passing around a circle shall keep
to the right from entrance to exit.
Before turning to the right or left, and except
in an emergency, before decreasing speed or stopping, the driver of
a vehicle shall give warning, either by holding his arm straight out
horizontal and at right angles to the vehicle or by operating an adequate
mechanical signal device.
The driver of a vehicle shall, before turning
while in motion or from a standstill, or changing the course of such
vehicle, first see that there is sufficient space to make such movement
in safety, and shall give a visible or audible signal to the traffic
officer, if there be such, or to drivers of other vehicles following,
of his intention to make such movement by signaling as provided in
§ 66-19, and when a police officer is in charge of the traffic,
indicate to him the direction in which the vehicle is to be turned.
Before backing any vehicle, the driver shall
see that the way is clear and shall give adequate warning, and shall,
while backing, exercise due vigilance to prevent accident.
[Amended 10-17-2022 by L.L. No. 3-2022]
Any person, association, organization, corporation,
company or business entity who violates any provision of this article
shall be subject to a fine of no more than $100 for each offense;
which charge, under this article, shall be a petty offense or infraction,
and not a crime. The continuation or repeat of a violation of, or
failure to comply with, any provision of this article shall constitute,
for each occurrence that transpires or each day on which the violation
continues, a separate and distinct charge hereunder.
