This article is adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A.
39:4-197 and 39:4-197.5 and further in accordance with the other provisions
of law as provided herein.
As used in this Article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Any person, who has sustained an amputation of either or
both legs, or of parts of either or both legs, or of either or both
arms, or parts of either or both arms, or who has been otherwise disabled
in any manner rendering it difficult and burdensome to walk.
Such geographical area or parking place which has been specifically
designated for the parking of vehicles owned or operated by individuals
hereinabove as disabled persons.
Such identification issued by the Director of the Division
of Motor Vehicles of the State of New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A.
39:4-206 which shall be affixed to the vehicle indicating that a special
vehicle identification card has been issued for the motor vehicle
designated therein.
The identification card issued by the Director of the Division
of Motor Vehicles in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-205, which, amongst
other things, identifies the disabled person and the vehicle owned
and operated by him, stating that he is a disabled person validly
qualified to receive such card.
There is hereby established in the Township
of Rochelle Park restricted parking spaces in front of appropriate
residences, in front of all schools and other public buildings and
in shopping and business districts for use by persons who have been
issued the special vehicle identification card and who otherwise comply
with the provisions of this chapter.
Upon the posting of the notice hereinafter described,
no person shall stand, park or cause to be parked any vehicle which
does not have a special vehicle identification, certificate, license
insignia or marker posted thereon as hereinabove defined in any area
or parking place which has been specifically designated as a parking
area or parking place for the vehicles of disabled persons.
Such notice shall consist of a sign containing
either wording, markings or other identification to indicate that
the parking space is to be used for disabled persons only. Such notice
may be accompanied by a statement that vehicles without special vehicle
identification constitute a violation of this chapter and are subject
to the penalties herein.
A special vehicle identification certificate
shall be posted on the lower right-hand corner of the windshield of
the motor vehicle for which it is issued, or metal insignia or marker,
or both, of such design as has been determined by the Director of
Motor Vehicles, shall be attached to the license plate or plates of
the motor vehicle for which such identification card and certificate
has been issued.
Notice in the form of a sign above described
shall be posted at the parking area or parking place so designated
for the parking of vehicles of disabled persons by the owner or occupant,
lessee or licensee; and, upon posting, the provisions of this chapter
shall apply thereto.
The damaging or defacing of such signs is hereby
prohibited.
[Amended 11-12-2003 by Ord. No. 902-03; 12-17-2003 by Ord. No. 903-03; 9-15-2004 by Ord. No. 913-04]
Any person who violates this article by parking
a motor vehicle in a restricted parking area which is reserved for
handicapped individuals without a special vehicle identification card
or other official designation shall be liable, upon conviction, to
the following penalties:
