[Adopted 10-13-1952 (Ch. 57, Art. IX, of the 1965 Code)]
A.
The following streets and highways within the Village of Sleepy Hollow
are hereby designated as streets from which heavy trucks shall be
excluded between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.:
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Name of Street
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Lawrence Avenue
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Pocantico Street
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B.
The foregoing designation shall not be construed to prevent delivery
of merchandise or other property along such streets.
C.
HEAVY TRUCK
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Any truck (except fire apparatus) having a total gross weight
of vehicle plus load in excess of five tons.
D.
Penalties for offenses. Any person violating any of the provisions
of this section shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a fine not
exceeding $10, and for the second offense by a fine of not less than
$10 nor more than $25, or by imprisonment of not less than two nor
more than 15 days. The third or any subsequent offense within one
year may be punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 or by imprisonment
not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The
registered owner of any such heavy truck, in addition to the chauffeur
or operator thereof, shall be considered as a person violating the
provisions of this section if the operator of such heavy truck in
violation hereof shall have been with the knowledge, actual or constructive,
of such registered owner.
[Adopted 7-23-1956]
A.
No person, firm or corporation shall cause or permit his, her or
its truck, trailer or other commercial vehicle, if having a gross
vehicle weight in excess of five tons, to travel on any street in
the Village of Sleepy Hollow, except the following:
B.
Truck permitted for deliveries. Travel upon any and all other streets
in the Village of Sleepy Hollow by trucks having a gross vehicle weight
in excess of five tons shall be permitted only while said vehicles
are in the process of making deliveries on said streets. In making
such deliveries, said vehicles shall use the shortest available route
to and from the trucking route ordained.
C.
Penalties for offenses. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of §§ 400-55 and 400-56 hereof shall be deemed a disorderly person and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $50 for the first offense and by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $100 for each subsequent offense.
[Added 10-8-2002 by L.L. No. 11-2002]
A.
Dimensions and weights of vehicles.
(1)
Except as expressly permitted by the United States or the New York
State Department of Transportation, no person shall operate or move,
or cause or knowingly permit to be operated or moved on any public
street in the Village of Sleepy Hollow, any vehicle or combination
of vehicles of a size or weight exceeding the limitations provided
for in this section.
(2)
Vehicle width.
(a)
The width of a vehicle, inclusive of load, shall be not more
than 96 inches plus safety devices, on any Village highway in the
Village of Sleepy Hollow.
(3)
The height of a vehicle from under side of tire to top of vehicle,
inclusive of load, shall be not more than 13 1/2 feet. Any damage
to highways, bridges or highway structures resulting from the use
of a vehicle exceeding 13 feet in height where such excess height
is the proximate cause of the accident shall be compensated for by
the owner and operator of such vehicle.
(4)
Vehicle length.
(a)
The length of a single vehicle, inclusive of load and bumpers,
shall be not more than 35 feet unless otherwise provided in this subsection.
(b)
The length of a semitrailer or trailer shall not exceed 45 feet except as provided in Subsection A(4)(d) of this subsection; provided, however, that the length of any trailer or semitrailer being operated in combination with another trailer or semitrailer shall not exceed 28 1/2 feet.
(c)
The length of buses having a carrying capacity of more than
seven passengers shall not exceed 40 feet, except that the length
of articulated buses shall not exceed 62 feet.
(d)
The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to fire vehicles
or Village-owned vehicles.
(e)
Any semitrailer with a length not to exceed 48 feet may be operated
on any Village highway, provided that the total length of a combination
of vehicles including such a semitrailer does not exceed 55 feet.
(5)
Length of combination of vehicles.
(a)
The total length of a combination of vehicles, inclusive of
load and bumpers, shall not be more than 60 feet.
(b)
The provisions of Subsection A(5)(a) of this subsection shall not apply to:
[1]
Vehicles of a corporation which is subject to the jurisdiction
of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Public Service Commission
or other regulatory body and which are used in the construction, reconstruction,
repair or maintenance of its property or facilities, provided that
any such vehicle complies with the safety requirements of the laws
and regulations of the United States and of New York State pertaining
to over-length vehicles;
[2]
Vehicles hauling poles, girders, columns, or other similar objects
of excess length, provided that any such vehicle complies with the
safety requirements of the laws and regulations of the United States
and of New York State pertaining to such over-length vehicles;
[3]
Fire vehicles; and
[4]
Any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is disabled and
unable to proceed under its own power and is being towed for a distance
not in excess of 10 miles for the purpose of repairs or removal from
the highway.
(6)
In determining the number of wheels and axles on any vehicle or combination
of vehicles within the meaning of this section, only two wheels shall
be counted for each axle, and axles which are less than 46 inches
apart, from center to center, shall be counted as one axle. However,
in the case of multiple tires or multiple wheels, the sum of the widths
of all the tires on a wheel or combination of wheels shall be taken
in determining tire width.
(10)
Subject to the provisions of §§ 400-56 and 400-57 of this chapter governing restrictions on the weight on any two consecutive axles of a single vehicle or a combination of vehicles equipped with pneumatic tires, when loaded, and when such axles are spaced less than eight feet from center to center, shall be not more than the maximum gross weight permitted by this chapter, except where axles are spaced eight feet or greater, but less than 10 feet, the weight on those two axles shall not exceed that permitted by Subsection A(11)(b) of this section and, in addition, shall not exceed 40,000 pounds; axles to be counted as provided in Subsection A(6) of this section.
(11)
Subject to the provisions of §§ 400-56 and 400-57 of this chapter governing maximum vehicle gross weights, a single vehicle, or a combination of vehicles having three axles or more equipped with pneumatic tires, when loaded, may have a total weight on all axles not to exceed the maximum gross weight permitted by this chapter, plus 1,000 pounds for each foot and major fraction of a foot of the distance from the center of the foremost axles to the center of the rearmost axle. Axles are to be counted as provided in Subsection A(6) of this section. In no case, however, shall the total weight exceed 80,000 pounds. For any vehicles or combination of vehicles having a total gross weight less than 71,000 pounds, the higher of the following shall apply:
(a)
The total weight on all axles shall not exceed the maximum gross
weight permitted by this chapter, plus 1,000 pounds for each foot
and major fraction of a foot of the distance from the center of the
foremost axle to the center of rearmost axle; or
(b)
The overall gross weight on a group of two or more consecutive
axles shall not exceed the weight produced by application of the following
formula:
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W = 500 ((LxN)/(N - 1) + (12xn) + 36)
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Where:
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W
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=
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overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive
axles to the nearest 500 pounds
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L
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=
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distance in feet from the center of the foremost axle to the
center of the rearmost axle of any group of two or more consecutive
axles
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N
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=
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the number of axles in the group under consideration, except
that two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load not
to exceed (the maximum gross weight permitted by this chapter), providing
the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive
sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more.
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For any vehicle or combination of vehicles having a total gross weight of 71,000 pounds or greater, Subsection A(11)(b) shall apply to determine maximum gross weight which is permitted hereunder, subject to the provisions of §§ 400-56 and 400-57 of this chapter governing maximum vehicle gross weights.
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(12)
No vehicle shall be operated on the public streets of the Village
of Sleepy Hollow other than on pneumatic tires.
(13)
For the purpose of this section, the width of pneumatic tires
shall be ascertained by measuring the greatest width of the tire casing
when tire is inflated.
(14)
No person shall operate or move a vehicle or a combination of
vehicles over, on or through any bridge or structure on any highway
if the weight of such vehicle, or combination of vehicles, and load,
is greater than the posted capacity of the structure, or exceeds the
height of the posted clearance as shown by an official sign.
(15)
If a vehicle or combination of vehicles is operated in violation
of this section, an appearance ticket or summons may be issued to
the registrant of the vehicle, or, if a combination of vehicles, to
the registrant of the hauling vehicle, rather than the operator. In
the event the vehicle is operated by a person other than the registrant,
any appearance ticket or summons issued to the registrant shall be
served upon the operator, who shall be deemed the agent of the registrant
only for the purpose of receiving such appearance ticket or summons.
In addition, a notice containing all pertinent information relating
to the charge which is contained on the summons or appearance ticket
shall be mailed by or on behalf of the person who issued the appearance
ticket or summons to the registrant at the address given on the registration
certificate for the vehicle, or if no registration certificate is
produced at the time the appearance ticket or summons is issued to
the address of the registrant on file with the department within five
days after the date of issuance of the appearance ticket or summons,
but at least five days before the return date specified on the appearance
ticket or summons. Proof of mailing to the registrant under this section
shall be filed with the court in which the appearance ticket or summons
is returnable on or before the return date. The provisions of this
subsection shall not apply to owner-operators of any motor vehicle
or to any motor vehicle or trailer which is registered in the name
of a person whose principal business is the lease or rental of motor
vehicles or trailers unless the motor vehicle or trailer is being
operated by an employee of the registrant or for a community of interest
other than the lease or rental agreement between the parties to the
lease or rental agreement.
(16)
In any case wherein the charge laid before the court alleges
a violation of this section, any plea of guilty thereafter entered
in satisfaction of such charge must include at least a plea of guilty
to a violation of one of the subsections of this section. No other
disposition by plea of guilty to any other charge in satisfaction
of such shall be authorized; provided, however, if the prosecuting
attorney, upon reviewing the available evidence, determines that the
charge of a violation of this section is not warranted, he may consent,
and the court may allow, a disposition by plea of guilty to that or
another charge in satisfaction of such charge; provided, however,
the court must impose at least the minimum fine as authorized in this
section for the offense.
B.
Penalties for offenses.
(1)
The violation of the provisions of this section shall be punishable
by a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $500, or by imprisonment
for not more than 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment,
for the first offense; by a fine of not less than 500 nor more than
$1,000, or by imprisonment for not more than 60 days, or by both such
fine and imprisonment, for the second or subsequent offenses.
(2)
A violation of the provisions of Subsection A(10) or (11) of this section by any vehicle or combination of vehicles whose weight exceeds the weight limitations as set forth in either of such subsections shall be punishable by fines levied on the registered owner of the vehicle or vehicles, whether at the time of the violation the vehicle was in the charge of the registered owner or his agent or lessee, in accordance with the following schedule:
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Excess Total Weight
(pounds)
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Greater Than
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Less Than or Equal to
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Amount of Fine
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0
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2,000
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$50
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2,000
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3,000
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$75
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3,000
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4,000
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$100
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4,000
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5,000
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$200
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5,000
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6,000
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$300
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6,000
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7,000
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$400
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7,000
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8,000
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$500
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8,000
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9,000
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$600
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9,000
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10,000
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$700
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10,000
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15,000
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$1,200
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15,000
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20,000
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$1,700
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20,000
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25,000
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$2,200
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25,000
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30,000
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$2,700
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30,000
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$0.60 for each pound in excess of 30,000
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(3)
A violation of the provisions of Subsection A(8) and (9) of this section by any vehicle or combination of vehicle whose weight exceeds the weight limitation as set forth in such subsections or the weight limitations specified by a permit issued by the United States or New York State Department of Transportation shall be punishable by fines levied on the registered owner of the vehicle or vehicles, whether at the time of the violation the vehicle was in the charge of the registered owner, or his agent, or lessee, in accordance with the following schedule:
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Percentage of Excess Weight
(percentage)
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Greater Than
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Less Than or Equal to
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Amount of Fine
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0
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5.0
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$100
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5.0
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10.0
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$200
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10.0
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15.0
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$350
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15.0
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20.0
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$600
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20.0
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25.0
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$1,000
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25.0
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30.0
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$1,600
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30.0
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$2,450
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(4)
In connection with the weighing of a vehicle or combination of vehicles, if it is found that there is a violation of Subsection A(11) and also of Subsection A(9) and (10), or both Subsection A(9) and (10) of this section, there shall be a single fine imposed, and the maximum amount of such fine shall not exceed the highest fine that could be imposed under Subsection B(2) of this section or this paragraph.
(5)
The court may impose any sentence authorized by this chapter; provided,
however, any such sentence must include a fine as provided in this
section.
[Adopted 8-18-1937; amended 5-22-1978]
A.
No person shall operate or drive a heavy truck or a sightseeing omnibus
on or through any of the streets of Sleepy Hollow Manor and that area
commonly known as "Webber Park" in the Village of Sleepy Hollow.
B.
Any person violating this section shall be liable to a penalty not
to exceed $10, nor more than $25 for the second offense, or by imprisonment
for not less than two days nor more than 15 days. The third or any
subsequent offense within one year shall be a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction therefor, may be punishable by a fine not to exceed $100
or imprisonment. It is further ordained that violation of this section
shall constitute disorderly conduct, and a person violating the same
shall be a disorderly person.
[Adopted 8-18-1937; amended 1-24-1983 by L.L. No. 1-1983]
A.
No person or corporation shall load or unload automobiles, trailers
or trucks upon any public street or sidewalk within the Village of
Sleepy Hollow, New York, except as follows:
(1)
From a point beginning on the southeast corner of the intersection
of Chestnut Street and Broadway, running 100 feet in a southerly direction.
This zone shall be used for the unloading and loading of vehicles
exclusively during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday, with the exception of Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
B.
Any person so doing shall be deemed a disorderly person and shall
be punishable by a fine of not more than $25 for each offense.
