[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 901]
This chapter is enacted under authority of § 6109(a)(22)
of the Vehicle Code, and gives authority to the Township to remove
and impound those vehicles which are parked in a tow-away zone and
in violation of parking regulations of this chapter. Vehicles which
have been abandoned (as defined by the Vehicle Code) or which are
parked in such a manner as to interfere with traffic or pose a hazard
to others, may be towed under the provisions of the Vehicle Code.
The removal and impoundment of any vehicle shall comply fully with
Chapter 73 of the Vehicle Code.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 902]
The Township shall have authority to remove and impound, or to order the removal and impounding, of any vehicle parked in violation of this chapter or the Vehicle Code, provided that the circumstances of its parking were within the conditions stated in § 15-901 of this chapter. Provided, no such vehicle shall be removed or impounded except in strict adherence to the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of the Vehicle Code.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 903]
The following designated streets and/or parking lots are hereby
established as tow-away zones. Signs shall be posted to place the
public on notice that their vehicles may be towed for violation of
the Township parking regulations:
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[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 904]
Removal and impounding of vehicles under this chapter shall
be done only by "approved storage garages" that shall be designated
from time to time by the Board of Supervisors. Every such garage shall
submit evidence to the Board of Supervisors that it is bonded or has
acquired liability insurance in an amount satisfactory to the Board
of Supervisors as sufficient to indemnify owners of impounded vehicles
against loss or damage to those vehicles while in the custody of the
garage keeper for the purpose of towing or storage. The approved storage
garage shall submit to Board of Supervisors its schedule of charges
for towing and storage of vehicles under this chapter, and, when the
schedule is approved by Board of Supervisors, those charges shall
be adhered to by the approved storage garage. No different schedule
of charges shall be demanded of or collected from any person whose
vehicle is removed or impounded under this chapter by any approved
storage garage. The Board of Supervisors shall delete from its list
of approved storage garages any garage that makes any unapproved charge
in connection with any vehicle removed or impounded under this chapter.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 905]
The payment of towing and storage charges shall not relieve
the owner or driver of any vehicle from liability for any fine or
penalty for the violation of the provision of this chapter for which
the vehicle was removed or impounded.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 906]
In order to reclaim his vehicle, the owner shall pay towing
and storage costs, plus a $50 fee of which $25 shall be transferred
to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation by the garage to
which the vehicle was taken.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 907]
The Township shall cause a record to be kept of all vehicles
impounded under this chapter and shall be able at all reasonable times
to furnish the owners or the agents of the owners of those vehicles
with information as to the place of storage of the vehicle.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 908]
No vehicle shall be towed or removed under the authority of
this chapter or the Vehicle Code if, if at the time of the intended
towing/removal, the owner or the person for the time being in charge
of the vehicle is present and expresses a willingness and intention
to remove the vehicle immediately.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 909]
If after a period of 15 days the vehicle in storage remains
unclaimed, a report shall be filed with PennDOT in accordance with
§ 7311 of the Vehicle Code, by the person having legal custody
of the vehicle. If the vehicle has not been claimed after 30 days,
the vehicle may be transferred to a licensed salvor who will then
be responsible for filing the proper reports and disposing of the
vehicle in accordance with the provisions of the Vehicle Code.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 910]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to emergency
or maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights, buses properly
stopped to pick up or discharge passengers, or to any vehicle being
held stationary by any officer of the law. Nothing in this chapter
shall be construed to prohibit a vehicle from stopping in an emergency,
to avoid an accident, or to give right-of-way to any other vehicle
or pedestrian as provided by law.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 911]
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, § 912]
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.
[Ord. 2012-3, 7/17/2012, § 913]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 together
with all costs of disposing of the vehicle in conformance with the
provisions of this chapter and the Vehicle Code.
