The following words, when used in this article, shall have the
following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates a different
meaning:
CHAINS
Full chains, strap chains or other types of chains mounted
on both rear wheels of a motorized vehicle.
SNOW
Any precipitation depositing any accumulation on the streets,
including snow, sleet, hail, ice and freezing rain.
SNOW REMOVAL CONDITION
State of street conditions that are hazardous and dangerous
to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, as so declared by the Chief of
Police or such person designated by the Chief of Police.
SNOW TIRES
Tires having treads designed for use in snow, which tires
must be in such condition as to serve the purpose for which they are
designed.
VEHICLE
Any self-propelled motorized vehicle licensed to travel upon
the streets, roads and highways of the Borough of Slippery Rock.
A snow removal condition is hereby declared to exist in the
Borough of Slippery Rock whenever snow falls so that, in the opinion
of the Chief of Police, or such person designated by the Chief of
Police, the street conditions are hazardous and dangerous to vehicular
and pedestrian traffic because of snow accumulation. The Chief of
Police, or such person designated by the Chief of Police, shall have
authority to declare a snow removal condition, notice of which shall
immediately be issued to local radio and news services. In either
instance, a snow removal condition is presumed to continue for a period
of 24 hours following the accumulation of snow, or until such period
of time as designated by the Chief of Police.
During such time as a snow removal condition is in effect, it
shall be a violation of this article for any person, firm, organization
or entity to park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any
streets, roads and highways and their adjacent rights-of-way within
the boundaries of the Borough of Slippery Rock that have been publicly
designated for snow removal or plowing.
The following streets within the Borough of Slippery Rock are
hereby designated for snow removal or plowing, and parking thereon
shall be prohibited while a snow removal condition is in effect:
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During such time as a snow removal condition is in effect, any person, firm, organization or entity operating or causing to be operated a vehicle which is not equipped with snow tires or chains upon any street, road or highway within the boundaries of the Borough resulting in such vehicle becoming stalled or incapable of moving under its own power, or who leaves such vehicle abandoned or unattended on any street, road or highway within the boundaries of the Borough as a result of its inability to move under its own power because of its failure to be equipped with snow tires or chains, shall be in violation of this article and shall be subject to the penalties and fines set forth in §
275-55.