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Borough of Glen Rock, NJ
Bergen County
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The streets or parts of streets described in Schedule V attached to and made a part of this chapter are hereby designated as one-way streets in the direction indicated.
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140, the streets or parts of streets described in Schedule VI attached to and made a part of this chapter are hereby designated as through streets. Stop signs shall be installed on the near right side of each street intersecting the through street except where yield right-of-way signs are provided for in the designation.
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140, the intersections described in Schedule VII attached to and made a part of this chapter are hereby designated as stop intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided therein.
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140, the intersections described in Schedule VIII attached to and made a part of this chapter are hereby designated as yield intersections. Yield right-of-way signs shall be installed as provided therein.
Trucks over five tons gross weight are hereby excluded from the streets or parts of streets described in Schedule IX attached to and made a part of this chapter, except for local deliveries and for the pickup and delivery of materials. Appropriate signs may be installed on such streets.
Trucks over 10 tons gross weight are hereby excluded from the streets or parts of streets described in Schedule X attached to and made a part of this chapter, except for the pickup and delivery of materials. Appropriate signs may be installed on such street.
Trucks over four tons' gross weight are hereby excluded from the streets or parts of streets described in Schedule XIV attached hereto and made a part of this chapter. Appropriate signs may be installed on such streets.
Turns shall be regulated at all intersections and traffic locations as set forth in Schedule XI attached to and made a part of this chapter, as therein designated. Appropriate signs shall be installed at such intersections and traffic locations for the control of all traffic as provided in such schedule.
The streets or parts of streets described in Schedule XV attached to and made a part of this chapter are hereby established and designated as no-passing zones. Appropriate signs and street pavement markings may be installed on such streets.
The streets or parts of streets described in Schedule XX attached to and made a part of this chapter are hereby designated as mid-block pedestrian crosswalks. The stopping or standing of vehicles within 25 feet of the mid-block crosswalks is prohibited. Appropriate pavement markers may be installed on such streets or parts of streets consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
[Added 9-9-2002 by Ord. No. 1419]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, as amended, the streets or parts of streets described in Schedule XVI attached to and made a part of this chapter are hereby designated as no through streets. Appropriate signs and pavement markings may be installed on such streets.
[Added 7-23-2003 by Ord. No. 1445]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-115(b), as amended, the intersections described in Schedule XVII attached to and made a part of this chapter are hereby designated as no right on red. Appropriate signs and pavement markings may be installed at such intersections.
[Added 7-23-2003 by Ord. No. 1446]
Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-196.1 et seq., the streets (or parts thereof) described on Schedule XVIII attached to and made part hereof are designated as safety zones. Appropriate signs and pavement markings may be installed at such intersections.
[Added 9-10-2003 by Ord. No. 1447]
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
EMERGENCY SITUATION
A sudden or unforeseen combination of circumstances calling for immediate action, including, but not limited to, fire, accident, criminal activities and hazardous conditions.
ENGAGE IN A CALL
Talking to or listening on a handheld mobile telephone, but shall not include holding a mobile telephone to activate, deactivate, or initiate a function of such telephone.
HANDS-FREE MOBILE TELEPHONE
A mobile telephone that has an internal feature or function, or that is equipped with an attachment or addition, whether or not permanently part of such mobile telephone, by which a user engages in a call without the use of either hand, whether is necessary to activate, deactivate or initiate a function of such telephone.
HANDHELD MOBILE TELEPHONE
A mobile telephone with which a user engages in a call using at least one hand.
IMMEDIATE PROXIMITY
The distance that permits the operator of a mobile telephone to hear telecommunications transmitted over such mobile telephone, but shall not require physical contact with such operator's ear.
MOBILE TELEPHONE
The device used by subscribers and other users of wireless telephone service to access such service.
USING
Holding a mobile telephone to, or in the immediate proximity of, the user's ear.
WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE
Two-way real-time voice telecommunications service that is interconnected to a public switched telephone network and is provided by a commercial mobile radio service.
B. 
Prohibited uses.
(1) 
Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall operate a motor vehicle upon a public street or highway while using a mobile telephone to engage in a call while such vehicle is in motion.
(2) 
An operator of a motor vehicle who holds a mobile telephone to, or in the immediate proximity of, his or her ear while such vehicle is in motion is presumed to be engaging in a call within the meaning of this section. The presumption established by this subparagraph is rebutable by evidence tending to show that the operator was not engaged in a call.
(3) 
The provisions of this section shall not be construed as authorizing the seizure or forfeiture of a mobile telephone, unless otherwise permitted by law.
C. 
Exceptions. Subsection B(1), (2) and (3) of this section shall not apply to:
(1) 
The use of a mobile telephone for the sole purpose of communicating with any of the following regarding an emergency situation: an emergency response operator; a hospital; physician's office or health clinic; an ambulance company or corps, a fire department, district or company, or a police department.
(2) 
The operator of an authorized emergency vehicle for official business.
(3) 
The use of a hands-free mobile telephone.
D. 
Violations and penalties. Persons violating all of the sections of this chapter, unless otherwise provided by law, statute or ordinance, shall, upon conviction, pay a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each offense. The complaint shall be made in the municipal court of Glen Rock or before such other judicial officer having authority under the laws of the State of New Jersey.
[Added 6-25-2008 by Ord. No. 1574[1]]
The lane locations described in Schedule XXI attached to and made a part of this chapter are designated as lane use reservations and traffic shall move only as indicated.
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former §§ 216-28 through 216-47 as §§ 216-29 through 216-48.