# Chapter 15: Motor Vehicles

- Summary: Chapter 15: Motor Vehicles - Summary of Regulations This document outlines the motor vehicle regulations for Hollidaysburg, PA, organized into several parts covering general rules, traffic laws…
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- Published: 2006-10-12
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Chapter 15: Motor Vehicles - Summary of Regulations This document outlines the motor vehicle regulations for Hollidaysburg, PA, organized into several parts covering general rules, traffic laws, parking restrictions, and emergency procedures. Part 1: General Regulations Establishes the foundational rules for traffic and parking, including: Definitions and interpretation of terms. Procedures for adopting permanent, temporary, or experimental regulations. Rules regarding streets closed for construction or special events. Authority granted to police officers and the use of speed timing devices. Part 2: Traffic Regulations Details specific traffic control measures, such as: Speed Limits: Maximum limits for certain streets, bridges, vehicles on hazardous grades, and parks. Traffic Control: Signals at specific locations, one-way streets, rotary islands, and turn prohibitions. Maneuver Restrictions: Rules for U-turns, right turns only, and no-passing zones. Road Designations: Establishment of through highways, stop/yield intersections, play highways, and snowmobile roads. Other Restrictions: Limits on vehicle operation on public lands, pushcarts, and toy vehicles. Part 3: Vehicle Restrictions Focuses on physical limitations for vehicles: Weight limits on specific streets and bridges. Size restrictions for vehicles. Restrictions on truck traffic in certain areas. Part 4: General Parking Regulations Covers standard parking rules and penalties: Requirements: Vehicles must park within marked spaces; angle parking is required in some areas. Prohibitions: Parking bans at all times or specific days/hours in certain locations. Vehicle Types: Restrictions on trucks, buses, and other specific vehicles. Special Zones: Time limits, special purpose zones, and loading/unloading rules. Handicapped Access: Provisions for handicapped parking and reserved places. Part 5: On-Street Metered Parking Specific rules for paid parking zones: Establishment of meter zones and operating hours. Requirements for vehicles to be wholly within marked spaces. Payment Rules: Coins must be deposited; overtime parking is unlawful. Prohibitions: Tampering with meters, using substitutes for coins, or extending time beyond legal limits. Part 6: Removal and Impoundment Procedures for handling illegally parked vehicles: Authority: Designation of tow-away zones and approved storage garages. Costs: Payment for towing, storage, and reclamation costs. Records: Maintenance of records for removed vehicles. Unclaimed Vehicles: Procedures for reporting and disposing of unclaimed vehicles. Part 7: Snow and Ice Emergency Regulations activated during declared winter weather emergencies: Declaration: Official declaration of a winter weather emergency. Parking Bans: Prohibition of parking and driving on designated snow emergency routes. Vehicle Requirements: Vehicles must be equipped with snow tires or chains to drive on emergency routes. Penalties: Parking Violation: Fine of not more than $15 and costs. Driving Violation (No Tires/Chains): Fine of $25 and costs.