[Ord. No. 1149 § 20.010, 2-18-2014]
Whenever the Mayor determines on the basis of falling snow,
sleet or freezing rain, or on the basis of a weather bureau forecast
that weather conditions may cause hazardous or dangerous driving conditions
upon the streets and roadways within the Town, he/she shall have the
authority to declare a traffic snow emergency.
[Ord. No. 1149 § 20.020, 2-18-2014]
Upon the declaration of a traffic snow emergency by the Mayor,
there shall be placed upon the front window at the Carrollton Town
Hall a notice that a traffic snow emergency has been declared and
said notice shall remain posted on said front window until said traffic
emergency is abated. In addition, at least one (1) radio or television
station whose broadcasts are normally received within the Town of
Carrollton shall be contacted and the Town shall post a notice on
its website and use whatever practical means are at its disposal,
including social media, to broadcast the fact that a traffic snow
emergency has been declared by the Town of Carrollton and that the
provisions of this Chapter are in effect during said traffic emergency.
[Ord. No. 1149 § 20.030, 2-18-2014]
A.
The
following acts shall be prohibited during a traffic snow emergency:
1.
The parking of any motor vehicle upon an emergency snow route within
the Town of Carrollton; and
2.
The operation of a motor vehicle upon an emergency snow route so
as to impede the free movement of traffic upon said roadway or impede
the removal or treatment of snow, sleet or ice upon the roadway if
the drive wheels of said vehicle are not mounted with snow tires,
chains or radials, with the exception of vehicles with dual drive
wheels.
[Ord. No. 1149 § 20.040, 2-18-2014]
See Schedule VI, Emergency Snow Routes, included at the end
of Title III.
[Ord. No. 1149 § 20.050, 2-18-2014]
Police Officers of the Town of Carrollton are hereby authorized
to have removed to a garage or place of safety, including another
place on another street, as may be designated by the Chief of Police
from any emergency snow route, any motor vehicles violating the provisions
of this Chapter, and the owner of such vehicle shall be liable for
the reasonable cost incurred in the removal and storage of such vehicle.
All tow operators and/or companies utilized in these operations shall
carry liability insurance per Missouri Highway Patrol Standards covering
damage to vehicles during towing operations and while under the actual
or constructive possession of said operator and/or company.
[Ord. No. 1149 § 20.060, 2-18-2014]
After the declaration of a traffic snow emergency as set forth
herein, the prohibition against parking or impeding the free flow
of traffic or removal of snow, sleet and ice conditions upon said
emergency snow routes shall remain in effect until terminated by the
announcement of the Mayor. Said termination shall also be evidenced
by a notice of said termination upon the public bulletin board in
the Carrollton Town Hall and public service announcements by a radio
or television stations whose broadcasts are normally received in the
Carrollton area.
[Ord. No. 1149 § 20.070, 2-18-2014]
In the event a motor vehicle is found upon an emergency snow
route during a traffic snow emergency and no operator of the motor
vehicle is present, the owner of said motor vehicle and in whose name
such motor vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible
for such violation.
