Borough of Waterford, PA Article I General Provisions

[Adopted 4-2-1962 by Ord. No. 3-1962]

§ 260-1 Definitions and word usage.

Words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Vehicle Code of Pennsylvania, as now in force, or as hereafter amended, enacted or reenacted,[1] except in those instances where the context indicates a different meaning. The singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine.

[1] Editor's Note: See 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.

§ 260-2 Power of Mayor in times of emergency.

A. The Mayor shall the following powers to regulate traffic and parking temporarily and in times of emergency:

(1) In the case of fire, flood, storm or other emergency, to establish temporary traffic and parking regulations.

(2) In the case of emergency or to facilitate public works or in the case of the conduct of processions in public events, to restrict or prohibit parking or traffic in limited areas for periods of not more than 24 hours.

B. Such temporary and emergency regulations shall be enforced by the Mayor and police officers or other appropriately attired officials of the Borough in the same manner as permanent regulations.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Original Section 3, prohibiting overnight parking on certain streets, which immediately followed this subsection, was superseded 7-1-1985 by Ord. No. 1-1985 (which itself was later superseded). See now § 260-14D and E.

§ 260-3 Violations and penalties. [1]

Any person who violates a provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the appropriate penalties set forth in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code (75 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.) for each provision so violated.

[1] Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).