[HISTORY: Adopted 10-6-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
A.
The meanings and phrases used in this Chapter including, without
limitation, "highway," "park," "parking," "stand," "standing," "stop,"
"stopping," "traffic control device," "traffic infraction" and "vehicle,"
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by the Vehicle
and Traffic Law of the State of New York.
B.
The term "cul-de-sac," as used herein, shall mean the area at the
closed end of any highway which has only one outlet, and:
(1)
Which is defined by a specified radius shown on any subdivision map
filed in the Putnum County Clerk's Office, and shall include
the entire area within the circle which could be created by such radius;
or
(2)
If not so defined by such radius or circle, shall include all of
the closed end of such highway.
The Highway Superintendent shall install and maintain traffic
control devices when and as required under the provisions of this
Chapter.
A.
There is hereby established a Schedule of Traffic Regulations for
all Town roadways, a copy of which shall be annexed to the local law
enacting the provisions of this chapter which shall be deemed incorporated
herein by reference and a part hereof.
B.
The Schedule of Traffic Regulations shall hereafter be kept on file
in the office of the Town Clerk and shall be available for public
inspection during regular office hours.
C.
The Schedule of Traffic Regulations adopted herewith by the Town
Board by may amended by the Town Board by resolution, with such amendments
having the same force and effect as if enacted by local law.
A.
Any violation of this chapter and the Schedule of Traffic Regulations
adopted hereunder shall constitute a traffic infraction, subject to
the penalties set forth in the New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law.
B.
Where a fine is not otherwise proscribed under the New York State
Vehicle and Traffic Law for a parking violation under this chapter,
every person convicted of such parking violation shall, for a first
conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of $125; for a conviction
of a second violation, both of which were committed within a period
of six months, such person shall be punished by a fine of $250, and
upon a conviction of a third or subsequent violation, all of which
were committed within a period of 12 months, such person shall be
punished by a fine of $375 or by imprisonment for not more than 15
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
C.
The Town Board is hereby empowered to establish and adjust the fines
for violation of the parking provisions of this chapter by resolution
of the Town Board from time to time passed. The schedule of parking
violation fines as fixed by resolution from time to time of the Town
Board shall be filed with the Town Clerk.
D.
In addition to any fine assessed pursuant to this provision, there
shall be levied, where applicable, a mandatory surcharge required
by Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1809-b.
