Chapter 26 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Part of the Code of Ordinances of Burrillville, RI.
The text
Footnotes:
--- (1) --- Cross reference— Any ordinance prescribing traffic regulations for specific locations, etc., saved from repeal, § 1-10(12); transporting garbage or rubbish, § 8-151 et seq.; courts, ch. 11; streets, sidewalks and other public places, ch. 24.
State Law reference— Motor vehicles and traffic, G.L. 1956, Title 31; general powers of local authorities to regulate traffic, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL#
Sec. 26-1. - One-way streets.#
The streets or parts of streets described in the following table are designated as one-way streets. The chief of police is authorized and empowered to place and maintain or cause to be placed and maintained at a suitable point at the intersection of Sayles Avenue and Main Street with the bridgeway appropriate devices and marks bearing either the words "stop" or "do not enter" and to be located in such position and provided with letters of a size to be clearly legible from a distance of at least 100 feet. All such signs shall be illuminated at night or so placed as to be illuminated by streetlights or by the headlights of approaching motor vehicles.
ONE-WAY STREETS
The following described streets or parts of streets are designated as one-way streets in the direction indicated: Street Direction Hours Location
Sayles Avenue southeasterly at all times From intersection of Frank H. Potter Memorial Bridgeway to Fountain Square.
East Avenue from the high school yard at all times The driveway on East Ave. shall be used only for ingress from East Ave. into the yard.
High School Yard from Whipple Ave. at all times The driveway on Whipple Ave. shall be used only for exit from the yard.
Old Hillside Drive north and then easterly at all times from the period commencing 12:00 a.m. of May 1 of each year until 12:00 p.m. of September 1 of each year From intersection of Black Hut Road to intersection of Spring Lake Road.
Shady Lane west then southerly at all times Starting at the intersection of Lake Shore Drive, thence westerly on Shady Lane, thence southerly on Shady Lane to Highland Drive.
Stillwater parking lot egress road northerly at all times The driveway running northerly from the Stillwater parking lot to East Avenue, Harrisville.
(Code 1972, § 6-2; Ord. of 1-25-1995; Ord. of 4-25-2007; Ord. of 2-23-2011(1))
Sec. 26-2. - Driving through funeral procession.#
It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to drive between or attempt to cut across the line of a hearse and the other vehicles and pedestrians constituting a funeral procession.
(Code 1972, § 3-6.8)
Sec. 26-3. - Speed limits.#
(a)
Designated streets. No person shall operate a motor vehicle in excess of the following speed limit on the following designated streets:
Street Length Speed limit
Daniele Drive entire length 15 miles per hour
Douglas Pike from Joslin Road, continuing in a northerly direction to West Ironstone Road 35 miles per hour
Lake Shore Drive entire length 15 miles per hour
Old Hillside Drive entire length 10 miles per hour
Tinkham Lane entire length 10 miles per hour
Whitney Lane entire length 15 miles per hour
(b)
Penalty. The penalty for exceeding the speed limit shall be as provided under the general laws of the state.
(Ord. of 8-22-2001; Ord. of 4-25-2007; Ord. of 3-26-2008; Ord. of 7-22-2009; Ord. of 2-22-2012(3))
Sec. 26-4. - Use of recreational and other vehicles on public and private property.#
(a)
No person shall operate, cause to be operated, park, walk or drive a motor vehicle or motorized vehicle of any nature and kind (except for handicap or medical purposes) in town-owned, controlled or leased public parks, public walkways, grassy areas, trails, recreational facilities, open space areas or in any area within the town where motor vehicles are not allowed, except in designated parking and traveling areas, except for the specific purpose of authorized maintenance or operation of such area, or for public health, safety or handicapped purposes, or without first obtaining and having in his possession written permission from the town for such operation.
(b)
No person shall operate, cause to be operated, park, walk or drive, or have in his possession while trespassing, a motor vehicle of any nature and kind which has been determined by the Department of Motor Vehicles for the State of Rhode Island as unsuitable for operation on the public way and is not eligible for registration for that use including, but not limited to, any recreational vehicle, so-called "all-terrain vehicle", motorcycle, dirt bike, minibike, moped, go-kart, motorized scooter or cycle, motorized tricycle, snowmobile or quad cycle, on a public street or highway, public park, public walkway, grassy area, trail, recreational facility, open space area, or in any area within the town where motor vehicles are not allowed, or on the private property of another, without first obtaining and having in his possession written permission from the property owner for such operation. Any person granting such permission shall be responsible to insure that the noise and other condition generated by such use shall not be a nuisance or annoyance to the surrounding neighborhood or neighboring properties. No such permission may be granted for any commercial or other use in violation of applicable zoning and ordinance regulations.
(c)
Penalty. Any person violating subsections (a) or (b) hereinabove shall be subject to a fine of $100.00 for first offense, fine of $200.00 for the second offense, third and subsequent offenses will be required to appear at Burrillville Municipal Court and shall be subject to such other amounts as may hereafter be authorized including, but not limited to, being held responsible for the cost of all environmental remediation. Any vehicle used in violation of this section may be impounded and may be towed and stored at the owner's expense. All such fines shall be paid to the Burrillville Municipal Court, and such storage and towing fees paid to the entity designated by the police to tow and store such vehicles, or as may be otherwise required by any court of competent jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the District Court of the State of Rhode Island or the Municipal Court of the Town of Burrillville.
(d)
Eluding an officer. No person illegally operating any vehicle in violation of subsections (a) or (b) hereinabove or otherwise shall elude a police officer upon being signaled to stop or upon being told to stop, including any action by a police officer in telling or signaling any vehicle operator to stop by any oral statement, siren, flashing light, hand signal or other signal, whether the police officer ordering or signaling the stop is in or on a vehicle or on foot. Such prohibited eluding shall include, but is not limited to, acts consisting of failing to stop, increasing speed, changing direction, turning off lights or taking similar steps to avoid or escape from a police officer. Any person apprehended in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine of $100.00 for first offense, fine of $200.00 for the second offense, third and subsequent offenses will be required to appear at Burrillville Municipal Court.
(Ord. of 9-22-2010(1))
Sec. 26-5. - Prohibited turns.#
(a)
Vehicles entering East Avenue from the north end of the Stillwater parking lot egress road shall not turn left onto said East Avenue.
(b)
Penalty. The penalty for violation of this section shall be a fine of $50.00.
(Ord. of 2-23-2011(2))
Sec. 26-6. - Limited traffic access.#
Through traffic at the following streets shall be limited to local traffic; and/or for the drop off of handicap beach patrons; and/or to vehicles which display a handicap permit or license plate pursuant to G.L. 1956, §§ 31-28-7 and 31-28-7.1. Street Direction Hours Location
Old Hillside Drive northeasterly From 6:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding Memorial Day to 9:00 p.m. on Labor Day of each year From intersection of Black Hut Road to intersection of Spring Lake Road.
(Ord. of 1-8-2014(3))
Secs. 26-7—26-25. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE II. - PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING#
Sec. 26-26. - Penalty.#
(a)
Payment; amount of fines. The fines for violation of any provision of the ordinances relating to parking ordained by the town council shall be as follows:
Parking
Fines (1)
Overtime/night parking .....$15.00
(2)
Parking in a prohibited area: .....
a.
Construction site/zone .....15.00
b.
Loading zone .....20.00
c.
No parking zone .....20.00
d.
Stopping or standing during prohibited hours .....15.00
e.
No angle parking permitted .....15.00
f.
Within marked crosswalk .....25.00
g.
Bus stand or taxi stand .....15.00
h.
In excess of three feet from the curb .....15.00
i.
No parking due to declared emergencies .....100.00
j.
As from time to time may be established by ordinance or regulation .....15.00
k.
Any place where official signs prohibit parking .....15.00
(3)
Double parking .....15.00
(4)
Obstructing a driveway .....15.00
(5)
Parking on the curb/sidewalk .....15.00
(6)
Parking left wheel to curb .....15.00
(7)
No parking to corner .....15.00
(8)
Snow emergency parking violation: .....
First offense .....25.00
Second and subsequent offenses .....50.00
(9)
Winter snow ban (November 1 through March 31) .....15.00
(10)
Parking within eight feet or blocking a fire hydrant: .....
First offense .....50.00
Second and subsequent offenses .....100.00
(11)
Handicapped parking violation: .....
First offense .....75.00
Second offense .....175.00
Third offense and subsequent offenses .....325.00
(b)
Failure to make payment.
(1)
Failure to pay the fine amount listed or to appeal (plead not guilty) within seven calendar days from the date of the violation shall result in a doubling of the fines and a summons to appear in court.
(2)
If found guilty in the court proceedings, the court may add court costs (fees) to the fines incurred.
(3)
The town may utilize any method as may be authorized by state or federal law to enforce this section.
Note: Parking within a fire lane presently carries a fine of $50.00 (see section 26-56).
(c)
Eligibility to pay fine without appearing. The payment of the fine in the manner provided in this section shall operate as a final disposition of such charge and such proceedings shall not be deemed criminal. The notice shall indicate the offense charged and also contain such information as will enable the person charged to take advantage of the provisions of this section. The right to dispose of such a charge without personal appearance in court may not be exercised by any person who, in any consecutive period of 12 months next preceding such charge, has been three times in the aggregate adjudged guilty by the court, or has three times admitted the truth of the charges made against him under the provisions of this section.
(Code 1972, § 6-3; Ord. of 4-14-1999, §§ 6-3.1, 6-3.2; Ord. of 5-13-2009)
Sec. 26-27. - Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets.#
No person shall park a vehicle at any time on any of the streets or parts of streets described in section 26-31.
(Code 1972, § 6-1)
Sec. 26-28. - Parking time limited on certain streets.#
No person shall park a vehicle for longer than the time limit specified between the hours listed on any day except Sunday and legal holidays on any of the streets or parts of streets described in section 26-33.
(Code 1972, § 6-1.2)
Sec. 26-29. - Overnight parking prohibited from November 1 to March 31.#
No person shall park a vehicle upon any of the streets in the town between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., from November 1 to March 31, inclusive.
(Code 1972, § 6-1.3)
Sec. 26-30. - Overnight parking prohibited.#
[(a)]
No person shall park a vehicle upon any town-owned parking lot identified in the following table, except as set forth therein.
Facility Sides Time
Limit Hours Location
Burrillville recreation
department entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 50 Lodge Road, Pascoag
East Avenue
municipal lot entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 26 East Avenue Harrisville
Hauser Field
recreation facility entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Church Street, Pascoag
Mowry Park a/k/a Snizek
property entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mowry Road Tarkiln
Municipal parking lot entire area 2 hours 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Pascoag Main Street, Pascoag
Parking lot of park on north side of High Street at Pascoag Utility District Pole #3 entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. North side of High Street at Pascoag Utility District Pole #3, Pascoag RI
Skateboard park entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Chapel Street
Spring Lake Beach (formal lot) entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 48 Old Hillside Drive
Spring Lake Beach
(informal lot) entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Black Hut Road
Spring Lake Beach
(informal lot) entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Old Hillside Drive
Spring Lake Beach
(informal lot) entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Old Hillside Drive
Spring Lake Beach:
Lot A entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. On the westerly side of Old Hillside Drive at the intersection of Old Hillside Drive and Black Hut Road
Spring Lake Beach:
North Shore Drive entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. On the easterly side of North Shore Drive across from the Champlin Hall entrance to the Spring Lake Beach Recreational Facility
Spring Lake Beach:
Lot B entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. On the easterly side of Old Hillside Drive at the intersection of Old Hillside Drive and Black Hut Road
Spring Lake Beach:
Lot C entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. South of Black Hut Road near the intersection of Old Hillside Drive and Black Hut Road
Stillwater parking lot entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Stillwater area adjacent to Tinkham Lane, Harrisville
Town hall entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 105 Harrisville, Main Street, Harrisville
White Mill Park entire area -0- 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Wallum Lake Road
(b)
No person shall park a vehicle overnight on any of the following streets during the hours listed:
Street Side Hours Location
Chapel Street north between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. On the northerly side of Chapel Street from pole #10 at the intersection of Harrisville Main Street in a westerly direction to the town building parking lot driveway.
Harrisville Main Street east between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. On the easterly side of Harrisville Main Street from the intersection of East Avenue and Harrisville Main Street to Pole #10 at the intersection of Harrisville Main Street and Chapel Street.
(Ord. of 9-23-1998; Ord. of 2-12-2003(1); Ord. of 1-28-2004; Ord. of 9-28-2005(3); Ord. of 2-23-2011(3); Ord. of 8-24-2011(2); Ord. of 1-8-2014(4); Ord. of 1-8-2014(5); Ord. of 10-24-2018; Ord. of 6-23-2021(1))
Sec. 26-31. - Places where parking or stopping is prohibited.#
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the direction of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places: Upon any bridge or elevated structure upon any highway, street, or roadway in the town, except the bridge commonly known as the "Frank H. Potter Memorial Bridgeway, Pascoag."
(Code 1972, § 6-1.4)
Sec. 26-32. - No parking schedule of streets.#
[(a)]
No person shall park a vehicle at any time on any of the following described streets or parts of streets:
Street Sides Location
Beach Road easterly Village of Pascoag.
Broad Street south from intersection of Church Street and Broad Street to a point 224 feet along southerly side of Broad Street.
Chapel Street north Village of Harrisville from Ashton Court, east to pole #509.
Conley Lane west In the Village of Harrisville, from Chapel Street to Callahan School Street.
Davis Drive both Entire length of Davis Drive.
East Wallum Lake Road westerly in Bridgeton, 300 feet from each side of the bridge located approximately 300 feet south from intersection of Whipple Road and East Wallum Lake Road.
Foster Street east from School Street to Chapel Street.
Foster Street west Village of Harrisville, from intersection of Chapel Street and Foster Street, southerly, for a distance of 40 feet.
Grove Street easterly Village of Pascoag, from intersection of Centennial Street southerly for a distance of 25 feet.
Grove Street west Village of Pascoag, between intersection of North Main on south to intersection of Centennial Street on north.
High Street south Village of Pascoag, from Rock Avenue to Church Street.
Lake Shore Drive easterly Village of Pascoag.
Laurel Hill Avenue north From pole #40S to North Road.
Laurel Hill Avenue south Beginning at the intersection with Grove Street to a point 900 feet west.
Main Street east Village of Pascoag, five feet south of driveway (to what is now known as Oliver's Service Station) continuing from that point northerly along the easterly side of Main Street, 50 feet.
Maple Street east From Callahan School Street to utility pole #8, a distance of 200 feet.
Maple Street west from School Street to Chapel Street.
Michelle Drive both Entire length of Michelle Drive.
Park Place both Village of Pascoag, from the intersection of Park Place and Main Street to the end of Park Place except as provided in sections 26-33 and 26-40.
River Street west from School Street to Chapel Street.
Rock Avenue east Village of Pascoag, from the intersection with Eagle Peak Road and High Street for 600 feet.
Sand Hill Road both Village of Mapleville, between intersection of Victory Highway on south to junction of Main Street on north.
Sayles Avenue east Beginning in front of 63 Sayles Avenue at a point across from utility pole #6 to the intersection of Sayles Avenue and Laurel Hill Avenue; with the exception that parking is permitted in the vicinity of 183 Sayles Avenue during services provided that the exempt area is marked by temporary parking signs during services.
Sayles Avenue west Village of Pascoag, from intersection with the Frank H. Potter Memorial Bridgeway to intersection with Main Street, except as provided in section 26-38; and beginning at utility pole #6, located in front of 62 Sayles Avenue, and continuing to the posted location approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of Sayles Avenue and Irving Avenue; and from a point approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Sayles Avenue and Laurel Hill Avenue to the corner, as posted.
Whipple Avenue both From pole 41 to pole 52 except as provided in section 26-39, Handicap parking zone;
Temporary exemptions: Upon good cause shown by the school department, the public safety director or designee may issue a temporary exemption if application is made at least 24 hours prior to the event.
(b)
Tow-away zones. All areas designated as no parking shall also be known as tow-away zones when parking at the designated location is deemed a threat to the public safety or public welfare by the town council. All areas designated tow-away zones by the town council shall be posted as such. In addition to fines imposed in accordance with section 26-26 of this Code, all related charges, including towing and storage charges, shall be paid by the registrant of such vehicle or other authorized person designated by the registrant before any such vehicle shall be released. Towing and storage charges will be in compliance with public utility commission (PUC) regulations. Tow-away zones are designated as follows:
Andre
Boulevard Both From 6:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding Memorial Day to 9:00 p.m. on Labor Day of each year Entire length of Andre Boulevard.
Black Hut Road Both From 6:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding Memorial Day to 9:00 p.m. on Labor Day of each year Entire section of Black Hut Road between the intersection with Pine Crest Road and the intersection with Spring Lake Road.
Gazza Road Both At all times Beginning at utility pole NET&T Co. #38 located 100 feet north from the intersection of Gazza and Peach Orchard Roads, and continuing to the Glocester town line.
Old Hillside Drive Both From 6:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding Memorial Day to 9:00 p.m. on Labor Day of each year Entire length of Old Hillside Drive.
Peach Orchard
Road Both At all times Beginning at the intersection with Gazza Road and continuing to the Glocester town line.
Spring Lake Road Both From 6:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding Memorial Day to 9:00 p.m. on Labor Day of each year Between pole 61 and pole 53.
(Code 1972, § 6-1; Ord. of 6-23-1993, § 1; Ord. of 10-11-1995; Ord. of 1-10-1996; Ord. of 1-24-1996(1); Ord. of 6-26-1996; Ord. of 4-26-2000(1); Ord. of 3-13-2002(1); Ord. of 10-23-2002; Ord. of 4-25-2007; Ord. of 7-22-2009; Ord. of 10-14-2009; Ord. of 9-22-2010(2); Ord. of 9-28-2011; Ord. of 4-10-2013; Ord. of 1-8-2014(6); Ord. of 10-14-2015; Ord. of 10-24-2018; Ord. of 5-14-2025(1); Ord. of 8-13-2025(3))
Sec. 26-33. - Time limit parking schedule.#
No person shall park a vehicle for longer than the time limit specified on any of the following streets or parts of streets: Street Sides Time
limit Hours Location
All streets both 1 hour 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Entire town.
Chapel Street north 30 minutes 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On the northerly side of Chapel Street from pole #10 at the intersection of Harrisville Main Street in a westerly direction to the town building parking lot driveway.
Frank H. Potter north 10 minutes at all times Village of Pascoag, from the intersection of Sayles Avenue in an easterly direction for a distance of 160 feet, ending at the bridge abutment.
Frank H. Potter
Bridgeway both 2 hours 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Village of Pascoag.
Harrisville Main Street east 30 minutes 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On the easterly side of Harrisville Main Street from the intersection of East Avenue and Harrisville Main Street to Pole #10 at the intersection of Harrisville Main Street and Chapel Street.
Main Street both no parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
weekdays only Village of Mapleville, from the intersection of Tarkiln and Cooper Hill Roads to a point 500 feet running westerly along Main Street.
Park Place South 2 hours 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Beginning 10 feet east of Pascoag electric Pole #2 and ending approximately 12 feet west of Pascoag Electric Pole #3.
Park Place West 2 hours 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Beginning 10 feet north of Pascoag electric Pole #4 and ending 80 feet to the north.
Sayles Avenue westerly 2 hours 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Village of Pascoag, from intersection of Frank H. Potter Bridgeway to Main Street intersection.
Sayles Avenue westerly 30 minutes 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Village of Pascoag, from 173 feet north of intersection of Main St. to intersection of Frank H. Potter Bridgeway.
(Code 1972, § 6-1; Ord. of 3-13-2002(2); Ord. of 8-24-2011(3); Ord. of 10-24-2018)
Sec. 26-34. - Loading zones.#
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle in any area designated as a loading zone for a period in excess of 15 minutes. Parking, stopping or standing in such zones shall be limited to vehicles bearing commercial plates and whose drivers are making deliveries.
(Ord. of 5-24-1995, § 6-1.5; Ord. of 9-22-1999, § 6-1.5; Ord. of 7-22-2009)
Sec. 26-35. - Stop signs.#
(a)
Authority. This section is enacted pursuant to the authority granted to cities and towns by the general laws of the state.
(b)
Designated streets. It shall be illegal to enter into the following streets without coming to a complete stop prior to entering:
(1)
The intersection of Elm Road and Stockwell Road.
(2)
The intersection of Stockwell Road and Elm Road.
(3)
The intersection of Maple Leaf Road and Stockwell Road.
(4)
The intersection of Stockwell Road and Maple Leaf Road.
(5)
The intersection of Colwell Road and Tarkiln Road in a northerly direction.
(6)
The intersection of Colwell Road and Tarkiln Road in a northerly direction.
(7)
The junction of two roads called Colwell Road in a southerly direction.
(8)
The northeast corner of Grove Street at the intersection of Laurel Hill Avenue.
(9)
The northeast corner of Centennial Street at Hill Road.
(10)
The northwest corner of Gig Road at the intersection of Pulaski Road.
(11)
The southeast corner of Black Hut Road at the intersection of Spring Lake Road.
(12)
Grove Lane at the intersection of Centennial Street.
(13)
The intersection of Mapleville Main Street and Sand Hill Road.
(14)
The intersection of Shea Lane and Grove Street.
(15)
Grove Street north of the North Road intersection.
(16)
Sayles Avenue at the south approach to the Bridgeway intersection.
(17)
Hamlet Street, Frederick Street and Fairbanks Avenue at the intersections with Roosevelt Avenue.
(18)
The westerly exit of the Stillwater parking lot.
(19)
The intersection of the south end of the Stillwater parking lot egress road and Tinkham Lane.
(20)
The intersection of the north end of the Stillwater parking lot egress road and East Avenue, Harrisville.
(21)
Route 102 at the intersection of Old Nasonville Road.
(22)
Grove Street at the intersection with the southern section [of] North Main Street.
(23)
Eagle Peak Road in an easterly direction ten feet before the intersection of Rock Avenue.
(24)
Wood Road in an easterly direction ten feet before the intersection of North Hill Road and Colonial Road.
(c)
Erection of stop signs. The town shall erect stop signs to implement the provisions of this section.
(d)
Penalty. The penalty for violating this section shall be a fine of $50.00.
(Ord. of 4-25-2001(2), § 6-5; Ord. of 5-8-2002, § 6-5.2; Ord. of 1-22-2003(3), § 6-5.2; Ord. of 2-12-2003(2), § 6-5.2; Ord. of 9-14-2005(1); Ord. of 4-25-2007; Ord. of 9-12-2007(2); Ord. of 5-13-2009; Ord. of 7-22-2009; Ord. of 3-24-2010; Ord. of 2-23-2011(4); Ord. of 8-24-2011(4); Ord. of 1-8-2014(7); Ord. of 11-14-2018; Ord. of 6-23-2021(2))
Sec. 26-36. - Towing or impoundment of vehicles of scofflaws.#
(a)
Authority. Upon an order of a judge of the municipal court of the town obtained in accordance with subsection (b) of this section, any police officer of the town shall have the authority to impound or seize (or cause such towing or seizure to be done) any vehicle, whether by towing or otherwise (such as by the use of the "Denver boot," so-called) if five or more parking tickets or citations for violations of the traffic ordinances or regulations of the town have been issued against it and which remain outstanding and delinquent for more than 15 days.
(b)
Procedure. The procedure to be followed in the enforcement of subsection (a) of this section shall be as follows:
(1)
Prior to any such vehicle being ordered to be towed, seized or impounded, if the vehicle is registered in the state, and a registration is on file with the state, a notice of noncompliance and an order to respond to the municipal court to answer to the traffic violations shall be forwarded to the owner of record by registered or certified mail.
(2)
Such notice and order shall state that the registrant may appear before the municipal court, at any session during the following 30 days, and request a hearing as to whether the vehicle should be towed or seized and impounded for such violations.
(3)
If after 37 days from the date of mailing such notice or order, the registrant fails to appear, a judge of the municipal court shall issue a written order to the town police department to tow (or seize by use of the Denver boot) and impound such vehicle.
(4)
Prior to any such vehicle being ordered towed or seized and impounded, if the vehicle is registered in a state other than this state, such notice of noncompliance and order to respond (as stated in subsection (b)(1) of this section) shall be mailed (by registered or certified mail) to the registrar of motor vehicles (supplying as much information as reasonably available) of the state in which such vehicle is registered. Such notice of noncompliance and order and the procedure and consequences shall be the same as for a state registrant, except that an out-state registrant shall be given 37 days to appear before the municipal court, and 44 days before such court order shall issue.
(5)
Upon such a vehicle being thus towed or seized and impounded, the town police department shall maintain a record of such towing or seizure and impoundment, and upon inquiry by the registrant or other authorized person, notify the registrant or other authorized person that they may appear at the next regular session of the municipal court, for the purpose of securing a hearing as to the towing and/or impoundment of the vehicle, liability for any charges arising therefrom, and for arraignment on the outstanding violations; provided that the registrant or other authorized person may either pay the outstanding traffic or parking fines, or deposit with the court sufficient security for the payment thereof in the event the same are duly contested.
(6)
Upon such a vehicle being thus duly towed and impounded in a convenient and safe place within the town, all fines and related charges shall be paid by the registrant of such vehicle or other authorized person designated by the registrant before any such vehicle shall be released. If the immobilization device (Denver boot) is removed by a police department authorized towing company, prior to the vehicle being towed, a charge of $75.00 on weekdays and $175.00 on weekends and holidays will be assessed. Upon such a vehicle being towed and impounded in a convenient and safe place within the town, the charge of towing and storage will be added to this charge. In addition all pending fines and assessments shall be paid by the registrant of such vehicle or other authorized person designated by the registrant before any such vehicle shall be released. Towing and storage charges will be in compliance with public utility commission (PUC) regulations.
(7)
No vehicle thus towed and/or impounded under this section may be released by the town police department unless issued written notice to do so by the clerk of the municipal court.
(8)
No vehicle thus towed and impounded under this section shall be disposed of or sold by any person having possession or custody of such vehicle, nor by the police department, the town or any of its agents, except by written order of the municipal court (or the clerk thereof) obtained pursuant to applicable state law, if any; and if there is no applicable state law, then the following procedure shall govern and apply. If such property remains unclaimed in the possession of the police department, an officer or agent thereof, or an authorized towing company or garage for one month and the owner thereof or his place of abode or business is unknown, or if the owner and his place of abode or business are known and the owner, after receipt by registered mail of a written notice from such department or member to take possession of such property, refuses or fails for a period of ten days following such receipt so to do, such department may sell the property by public auction, notice of the time and place of sale, with a description of the property to be sold, first being given by publishing the notice once in each of three successive weeks in a newspaper published in the town.
(9)
If the property is sold pursuant to subsection (b)(8) of this section, the proceeds thereof shall be disbursed in the following order of priority:
a.
Any charges for towing of the vehicle and associated costs;
b.
Fines and costs associated with the municipal court charges. (Costs shall include the charge for attaching the immobilization device.)
Proceeds remaining after payment to towing costs, fines and administrative expenses described in subsections (b)(9)a. and b. shall be deposited into the municipal court registry. Upon proper proof of ownership made to the court any remaining proceeds shall be returned to the registered owner of the vehicle. The entity causing such sale shall render to the court an accounting of all towing, storage and administrative costs associated with the sale, and shall forward to the court the bill of sale or other documents evidencing the sale of the vehicle within a reasonable time after such sale.
(Ord. of 8-28-2002(1), § 6-1.6)
Sec. 26-37. - Parking in town-owned or leased parking lots.#
(a)
Assigned parking in town lots.
(1)
Allocation. The town manager may allocate assigned parking places within town-owned or leased parking lots for:
a.
The exclusive use of the employees, customers or clients of professional or commercial business within areas of the town designated village commercial under the zoning code; or
b.
The use of resident neighbors of the Spring Lake Beach Recreational Facility and their guests.
(2)
Time period. The designation of such spaces shall be for a specific period of time and may be renewed from time to time.
(3)
Notification. The town manager shall notify the town council within 30 days of such assignment of the number of spaces assigned, the businesses and individuals to which they were assigned and the duration of the assignment and the number of spaces at the specific parking location that have not been assigned.
(4)
Assignment. Upon assignment of parking spaces the town shall mark the spaces so assigned. The cost of such marking shall be paid for by the business, professional organization or resident requesting the assignment.
(5)
Annual charge. The town manager is authorized to establish an annual charge for maintaining the assigned parking spaces. The charge shall cover the cost of plowing, sweeping and maintenance of the assigned spaces. The charges shall be paid by the business, professional organization or resident requesting the assigned spaces.
(6)
Overnight parking by permit. The town manager is hereby authorized to promulgate procedures to allow overnight parking by permit in town-owned or leased parking lots. The procedures for such a permit shall be approved by vote of the town council prior to implementation.
(7)
Penalty. The penalty for overnight parking without a permit or for parking in an assigned space by a person who has neither a permit nor is an employee, client or customer of the designated assignee shall be the same as that for parking in a no parking area.
(b)
Restricted parking in town lots. Parking in the Spring Lake Beach Recreational Facility Parking Lot "A" shall be restricted to those who possess a valid, current resident season pass with the exception of instances of special written authorization given by the director of parks and recreation or his/her designee on a case-by-case basis.
(Ord. of 5-14-2003; Ord. of 6-7-2006; Ord. of 1-8-2014(8))
Sec. 26-38. - Public bus parking zone.#
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle other than a public bus in a public bus parking zone when any such zone has been officially designated and appropriately signed. The following location(s) shall be designated as bus parking zones: Street Side Location
Sayles Avenue west Village of Pascoag, from beginning at a point approximately 265 feet north of the intersection of Routes 107 and 100. Said no parking zone shall comprise a distance of 50 feet as indicated by RIPTA bus parking signs.
(Ord. of 10-14-2009)
Sec. 26-39. - Handicap parking zone.#
To ensure safe and equal access to goods and services for people with disabilities, the following parking spaces are hereby designated as handicap parking spaces. Vehicles parked in handicap parking spaces must display a handicap permit or license plate pursuant to G.L. 1956, §§ 31-28-7 and 31-28-7.1. Street Side Location
The Bridgeway south Three spaces, as identified by the posting of signs, in front of the building located at 36 Bridgeway in the Village of Pascoag, beginning at a point approximately 20 feet east of the intersection of The Bridgeway and Sayles Avenue.
Old Hillside Drive west Six spaces, as identified by the posting of signs at the ticket office entrance to the Spring Lake Beach Recreational Facility.
Parking lot of park on north side of High Street at Pascoag Utility District Pole #3 Two van accessible handicap spaces, as identified by the posting of signs, in the southeast corner of the municipal parking lot.
Route 107 (Pascoag Main Street) and Park Place Two van accessible handicap spaces, as identified by the posting of signs, in the northwest corner of the municipal parking lot
Route 107 (Pascoag Main Street) and Park Place Two passenger vehicle handicap spaces, as identified by the posting of signs, in the northwest corner of the municipal parking lot
Sayles Avenue easterly Starting at a point at the southern property line marked by a brass medallion "Built by works progress administration 1935—1937" proceeding 37 feet to the north, terminating at the crosswalk.
Whipple Avenue westerly From pole 44 to pole 45
(Ord. of 9-8-2010(2); Ord. of 1-8-2014(9); Ord. of 10-14-2015; Ord. of 10-12-2016(2); Ord. of 9-27-2017(1); Ord. of 6-23-2021(1))
Sec. 26-40. - Parking restrictions; passenger vehicles.#
(a)
Definitions.
Passenger vehicle means a car, truck or van primarily used for passengers.
[(b)]
Parking limited to passenger vehicles. No person shall park a vehicle other than a passenger vehicle, on any of the following streets or parts of streets:
Street Side Location
Chapel Street north On the northerly side of Chapel Street from pole #10 at the intersection of Harrisville Main Street in a westerly direction to the town building parking lot driveway.
Park Place South Beginning 10 feet east of Pascoag electric Pole #2 and ending approximately 12 feet west of Pascoag Electric Pole #3.
Park Place West Beginning 10 feet north of Pascoag electric Pole #4 and ending 80 feet to the north.
(Ord. of 8-24-2011(5); Ord. of 10-24-2018)
Secs. 26-41—26-55. - Reserved.#
ARTICLE III. - FIRE LANES#
Sec. 26-56. - Penalty.#
Violators of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $50.00 for each offense. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.13; Ord. of 5-13-2009)
Sec. 26-57. - Authorization to establish.#
The fire chiefs of the various fire companies within the town, or their designated representatives, are authorized to establish fire lanes, within their districts.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.1)
Sec. 26-58. - Standards for establishing.#
The fire chief or a designated representative shall make a determination that the public health and safety requires that a designated area adjacent to certain facilities be reserved for the exclusive use of fire equipment.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.2)
Sec. 26-59. - Places where fire lanes may be established.#
Fire lanes may be established on public or private property devoted to public or private use, including but not limited to, industrial, commercial, mercantile, professional and health care facilities, schools, places of worship, places of assembly and residential complexes consisting of more than six attached units.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.3)
Sec. 26-60. - Designation of area.#
The fire chief, or a designee, upon making a determination that the standard established in this article requires the establishment of a fire lane shall designate a defined area as a fire lane.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.4)
Sec. 26-61. - Notice to owner of property.#
The fire chief shall notify in writing the owner of the property on which a fire lane has been established. The notice shall inform the owner of their obligation to erect a no parking sign in accordance with the provisions of section 26-62. The owner shall be deemed to be the person, entity or firm listed in the records of the tax assessor and the address shall be that maintained there. The notice shall include a copy of this article.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.5)
Sec. 26-62. - Erection of no parking sign.#
Upon receiving notice of the designation of a fire lane, the property owner shall at his expense within 30 days thereafter erect or cause to be erected signs at the designated area. Such signs shall designate the location as a "Fire Lane—No Parking or Standing Anytime—Tow Zone." Such signs shall be of a standard size and color with standard lettering. It shall be mounted in conformance to specifications established by the fire chief, having jurisdiction, and state the maximum penalty for violation.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.6)
Sec. 26-63. - Right of appeal.#
A property owner may appeal the designation of a fire lane on his property in the following manner: (1)
He shall file a written appeal to the town council by mailing or delivering such appeal to the town clerk addressed to the town council within ten days of the designation by the fire chief of a fire lane.
(2)
A copy of the appeal shall be mailed or delivered to the fire chief making the designation of the fire lane.
(3)
The appeal shall set forth with particularity the reasons why the designation of the fire lane is not in conformance with the provisions of this article.
(4)
The council shall consider the appeal at a regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting. The property owner and the fire chief shall be notified by the town clerk of the date and time for the council's consideration of the appeal.
(5)
The property owner may be heard in person or be represented by counsel during the consideration of the appeal. He may submit written material, or present witnesses in support of his appeal. The fire chief, or his designated representative, may do the same.
(6)
The town council may by a majority vote sustain the decision of the fire chief, reverse it or modify it. The decision of the council shall be final.
(7)
The designation of a fire lane shall not become effective during the pendency of an appeal.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.7)
Sec. 26-64. - Parking, obstructing prohibited.#
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in or in any manner obstruct a fire lane.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.8)
Sec. 26-65. - Towing of illegally parked vehicle.#
In addition to any other penalty provided by this article, a vehicle illegally parked or disabled in a fire lane may be towed away at the owner's expense. The fee to be charged shall not exceed the state public utilities commission rate for towing.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.11)
Sec. 26-66. - Responsibility for maintaining.#
The owner of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the fire lanes and the signs designating the lanes. Maintaining the lanes shall include the obligation to keep the lanes free from obstruction by snow or ice.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.9)
Sec. 26-67. - Records of fire lane designation.#
Upon designation of a fire lane in accordance with the provisions of this article a certification of such location shall be filed by the fire chief in the office of the building official of the town. The certification shall contain the name of the owner of the property, the location of the fire lane and the date of the designation of the fire lane.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.10)
Sec. 26-68. - Failure of property owner to comply.#
Failure of a property owner to comply with the provisions of this article shall be considered a violation of this article. Such violations shall be subject to a penalty as provided in section 26-56.
(Code 1972, § 6-4.12)