[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 401]
1.
On the following streets, or parts of streets, by authority granted
by § 4902(a) of the Vehicle Code, it shall be unlawful for
any person or persons to drive any vehicle on that street or part
of street that has a gross vehicle weight greater than the restriction
prescribed for that street or part of street, as the case may be.
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Street
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Location
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Weight Restriction
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|---|---|---|---|
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(Reserved)
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2.
Any person operating a vehicle or combination upon a street in violation
of this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction,
be sentenced to pay fine of $150, plus $150 for each 500 pounds or
part thereof in excess of 3,000 pounds over the weight limit.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 402]
1.
Under the authority granted by § 4902(a) of the Vehicle
Code, weight restrictions are hereby established on certain bridges
within the Township, as follows, and it shall be unlawful for any
person to drive a vehicle over these bridges that has a gross vehicle
weight greater than the restriction prescribed for that bridge:
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Bridge
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Location
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Weight Restriction
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|---|---|---|---|
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Cuttalossa Road-over the Cuttalossa Creek
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Between Route 32 and Paxson Hill Road
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5 tons
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Lower Mountain Road
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Between Aquetong Road and Street Road
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3 tons
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Old Carversville Road-over the Paunnacussing Creek
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Just east of intersection with Fleecydale Road
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14 tons/25 tons for combination
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2.
Any person operating a vehicle or combination upon a bridge in violation
of this section is guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction,
be sentenced to pay fine of $150, plus $150 for each 500 pounds or
part thereof in excess of 3,000 pounds over the weight limit.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 403]
1.
On the following bridges and streets or parts of streets, by authority
granted by § 4902(a) of the Vehicle Code, it shall be unlawful
for any person to drive any vehicle or combination in violation of
the size restrictions prescribed below for that bridge or street or
part of street:
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Bridge/Street
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Location
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Size Restriction
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|---|---|---|---|
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Sawmill Road-over the Paunnacussing Creek
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Just west of intersection with Aquetong Road
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No trucks
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2.
Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be prosecuted
under § 4902(a) and 4902(g)(1) of the Vehicle code, and,
upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $75 and costs.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 404]
1.
By reason of hazardous traffic conditions and other safety factors,
by authority granted by § 4902(b) of the Vehicle Code, it
shall be unlawful for any person to drive any vehicle or combination
in violation of the restriction prescribed below for that bridge or
street or part of street.
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Bridge/Street
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Location
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Restriction
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|---|---|---|---|
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(Reserved)
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2.
Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be prosecuted
under §§ 4902(b) and 4902(g)(2) of the Vehicle Code,
and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of $75 and
costs.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 405]
1.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle other than
a passenger car on any of the following streets or parts of streets:
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Street
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Between
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|---|---|---|
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Sawmill Road
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Aquetong and Street Roads
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2.
Any person who violates any provision of this section shall, upon
conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25 and costs.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 406]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to emergency
vehicles, school buses, or vehicles needing to use the restricted
street or bridge to make local deliveries or pickups.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 407]
The provisions of this part can be enforced by any law enforcement
officer whose jurisdiction covers the Township, including members
of the Pennsylvania State Police.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 408]
The proper authorities of the Township are directed to erect
official signs establishing the traffic regulations as set forth in
this chapter, in conformity with the provisions of the Vehicle Code
and PennDOT Publication 238. The requirements of this chapter shall
not be enforced in areas that have not been so posted.
