[Ord. No. 2014-01, 2/18/2014[1]]
Words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Vehicle Code of Pennsylvania,[2] as now in force, or as hereafter amended, enacted or reenacted,
except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different
meaning. In this chapter, the masculine shall include the feminine,
the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include
the singular.
[Ord. 2014-01, 2/18/2014]
All traffic and parking regulations of a permanent nature shall
be enacted as ordinances or as parts of ordinances or as amendments
to ordinances of the Borough of Mifflinburg.
[Ord. 2014-01, 2/18/2014]
1.
The Mayor, or the police officers of the Borough under the direction
of the Mayor, shall have the following powers to regulate traffic
and parking temporarily and in time of emergency:
A.
In the case of fire, flood, storm or other emergency, to establish
temporary traffic and parking regulations;
B.
In the case of emergency or to facilitate public works or in the
conduct of parades, processions and public events, to restrict or
prohibit traffic or parking in limited areas for periods of not more
than 72 hours.
2.
Such temporary and emergency regulations shall be enforced by the
Mayor and the police officers of the Borough in the same manner as
permanent regulations.
3.
The Mayor and the police officers of the Borough shall further have
the authority to regulate traffic on the highways of the Borough by
signs or other devices; and, by painted markings on the highways,
they may show crosswalks and the places and manner in which vehicles
may be parked; and, by painting the curb, they may show that alongside
it no vehicle may be parked, all subject to such modifications as
the Council may make from time to time.
[Ord. 2014-01, 2/18/2014]
The Borough Council may, from time to time, temporarily designate
places upon and along the streets and alleys in the Borough where,
for a period of not more than 90 days, specified traffic or parking
regulations, prohibitions or restrictions shall be in force and effect
and shall designate such locations by proper signs and markings. Such
regulations, prohibitions and restrictions shall be effective just
as if they had been specified in this chapter. No person shall violate
any such regulation, prohibition or restriction or shall remove, injure,
destroy or deface any sign or marking erected by authority of this
section, provided the purpose of this section is to allow for the
test and experimental determination of the feasibility and desirability
of permanent changes in the ordinances of the Borough regulating traffic
and parking.
[Ord. 2014-01, 2/18/2014]
The police officers of the Borough are hereby given authority
to direct traffic on the highways of the Borough and at intersections
thereof.
[Ord. 2014-01, 2/18/2014]
The Mifflinburg Borough Police Department is hereby authorized
to use approved electrical speed timing devices, including but not
limited to the Vascar System and Speed Chek, to enforce speed limits
in the Borough.
[Ord. 2014-01, 2/18/2014]
Pursuant to 75 Pa C.S.A. § 6301, any person who violates
any of the provisions set forth in this chapter shall be liable for
the specific penalty provided for in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
If no specific penalty exists under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code,
the penalty for any violation shall be $25 and costs of prosecution,
and in default of payment of such fine and costs, imprisonment for
not more than 30 days.
[Ord. 2014-01, 2/18/2014]
1.
If any person shall, within five days of any violation of any of
the parking provisions of this chapter, report to the Municipal Building
with the notice of such violation, which has been placed upon his/her
vehicle by a member of the Borough Police Department, and pay the
Borough the sum of $15, such payment shall be in full satisfaction
of such violation and shall save the person from prosecution for such
violation.
2.
If said fine is not paid within five days from the date of the violation,
then the penalty for this violation shall be $30.
3.
If said fine is not paid within 15 days from the date of the violation,
a citation shall be issued by a member of the Borough Police Department
and, upon conviction thereof, shall result in a fine of $90 plus court
costs.
4.
Should towing of a vehicle be necessary to remove a vehicle from
the parking location, then all expenses of the towing service and
storage costs will be assessed to the violator.
