Borough of Riverton, NJ Article IX Street Closings

[Adopted 6-7-2006 by Ord. No. 6-2006]

§ 111-39 Authority.

The Chief of Police of the Borough of Riverton, or his designee, is hereby authorized to provide by regulation for the closing of any street or portion thereof to motor vehicle traffic on any day or days during specified hours on any day or days whenever he finds that such closing is necessary for the preservation of the public safety, health and welfare.

§ 111-40 Warning signs.

Any regulations promulgated by the Chief of Police, or his designee, under and in accordance with § 111-39 above, shall provide for the posting of proper warning signs of such closing in any street or portion thereof during the time the same is closed in pursuance thereof.

§ 111-41 Violations and penalties.

Any violation of the ordinance or of any regulation promulgated thereunder shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.

§ 111-42 When approval required.

Any regulation adopted under this article shall not become effective unless and until it has been submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation if the closing is for more than 48 continuous hours.