[Adopted by Town Council 12-27-1978; amended 8-4-2003; 10-20-2008; 5-2-2011]
[Amended 7-25-2016]
The Town Manager of the Town of Plainville, in his capacity
as Traffic Authority arising out of Chapter VI, Section 3, of the
Charter of the Town of Plainville and § 14-297 of the Connecticut
General Statutes, as amended, does hereby promulgate, pursuant to
§ 14-307 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the following
regulations for parking on public highways within the Town of Plainville.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
To permit a motor vehicle to remain stationary upon the public
highway, whether occupied or not, other than temporarily for the purpose
of, and while actually engaged in, receiving or discharging passengers
or loading or unloading merchandise or goods, or in obedience to traffic
regulations or traffic signs or signals.
[Amended 8-20-2018]
It is not permitted to park a motor vehicle within the public
way in the Town of Plainville:
A.
Overtime. For a longer period of time than permitted and noticed
by a sign signifying the maximum length of time permitted, for violation
of which the offender shall be fined $25 per day.
B.
More than 12 inches from curb. Unless it is parked so that its right-hand
wheels are no more than 12 inches from the curb or right-hand edge
of the paved portion of the highway, for violation of which the offender
shall be fined $25 per day.
C.
Wrong side of street. Except upon the right-hand side of the highway
in the direction in which said vehicle is headed, for violation of
which the offender shall be fined $25 per day.
D.
Blocking driveway. In such manner as to block safe access to a driveway,
for violation of which the offender shall be fined $25 per day.
E.
Within 25 feet of intersection. Within 25 feet of an intersection,
for violation of which the offender shall be fined $25 per day.
F.
Within 25 feet of stop sign. Within 25 feet of a stop sign caused
to be erected by a state or local traffic authority, for violation
of which the offender shall be fined $25 per day.
G.
Blocking crosswalk. So as to block or invade a marked crosswalk,
for violation of which the offender shall be fined $25 per day.
H.
Parking on the sidewalk or any other portion of the right-of-way
not used as a roadway. The parking of any vehicle, including boats,
trailers and recreation vehicles shall not be permitted on any section
of the right-of-way beyond the paved portion of the roadway. Parking
on any portion of the curb, sidewalk or area between the edge of pavement
and the street line shall be forbidden and the violation subject to
a fine of $35 per day.
I.
Double parking. In such manner as to constitute traffic hazard or
obstruct the free movement of traffic upon the highways, for violation
of which the offender shall be fined $25 per day.
J.
Restricted parking. Alongside any curbing which has been painted
yellow, signifying "no parking," as authorized by the local traffic
authority, or alongside any portion of the public highway upon which
a state or local traffic authority has caused to be erected a "no
parking" sign or other sign which restricts parking to emergency vehicles,
for violation of which the offender shall be fined $25 per day.
K.
Commercial vehicles. The parking of a commercial vehicle(s) shall
not be permitted on any public street or right of way except under
the following circumstances: vehicle(s) and/or equipment related to
ongoing construction activities at an adjacent property or commercially
registered vehicles used solely for personal transportation purposes
only. Under no circumstances shall overnight parking of commercial
vehicle(s) be permitted unless authorized by the local traffic authority.
Vehicles used for purposes of temporary moving and or delivery of
items shall be allowed for temporary parking. Violation of the provision
shall be fined $50 per day.
No vehicle shall be parked or permitted to remain stationary
for any purpose within 10 feet of any fire hydrant. For violations
of this section the offender shall be fined $50.
[Amended 7-25-2016]
It shall be unlawful for any person without right to park any
motor vehicle upon the premises of another after having been forbidden
to do so by the owner, either directly or by clear and legitimate
signs posted thereon. Any person so parking any motor vehicle and
refusing to move the vehicle when commanded by a police officer shall
be fined not more than $50. Notwithstanding the above, whenever a
police officer shall be requested to act concerning such motor vehicle
which has been so parked and left unattended, he shall place upon
such vehicle a notice directing the owner or operator thereof to appear
at the Police Department prior to a time specified in said notice.
If any person receiving said notice shall appear as directed and shall
pay a fine of $10, such payment shall bar further prosecution for
violation of this section.
The Plainville Police Department shall cause notice of violation
to be placed on offending vehicles with the fine for the offense stated
thereon.
[Amended 7-25-2016]
All fines are to be paid at the Plainville Police Department,
19 Neal Court, Plainville, within 30 days of the offense. If the fine
remains unpaid for more than 30 days after the offense it shall double.
If a fine remains unpaid more than 60 days, a warrant shall be issued.
In addition to the payment of fines as provided in §§ 374-6 and 374-7 herein for motor vehicles illegally parked, any motor vehicle parked in violation of these regulations shall be subject to removal from any public highway within the municipality by order of the Plainville Police Department, and the offender shall pay for the towing, moving, parking and storage of said vehicle.
