Chapter 15: Motor Vehicles

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.