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(A) Definition of party bikes. For the purpose of this Subsection, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PARTY BIKE. A bicycle-like vehicle that has at least three wheels, where some seats are not facing the direction of travel, that transports, or is capable of transporting, passengers on seats attached to the bicycle, that is propelled or is capable of being propelled, by more than one individual, that has a frame that is more than 5 feet in width, and that is used for transporting passengers for hire.
(B) Operation of party bikes prohibited. Unless otherwise permitted by city rule or regulation, it shall be unlawful for any person to use, ride or operate a party bike upon public property in the city. Public property includes, but is not limited to, all streets, sidewalks, parks, plazas or any area under the care, custody and control of the city.
(C) Penalties. An individual who violates division (B) above shall be subject to a fine of $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for any subsequent offense, but a court may authorize public service in lieu of all or part of this fine.
(D) Enforcement. The Boston Transportation Department and the Boston Police Department shall have the authority to enforce this Section. The provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 21D may be used to enforce this Section. The Boston Police Department shall have the authority to impound any vehicle in violation of these Sections.
(E) Regulation authority. The Commissioner of the Boston Transportation Department and the Commissioner of the Boston Police Department shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce these Sections.
(F) Severability. The provisions of this Section shall be severable and if any Section, part or portion hereof shall be held invalid for any purpose by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of the court shall not affect or impair any remaining Section, part or portion thereof.
(CBC 1985 16-12.40; Ord. 2007 c. 6)
(A) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish guidelines for parking motor vehicles in marked bike lanes and shared bike lanes.
(B) Prohibition from marked bike lanes and shared lanes. No driver shall stand or park any motor vehicle in a marked bike or shared bike lane in the city.
(C) Penalties. Any person violating the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a fine of $100 for each offense. This fine shall increase by $33 if it remains unpaid at least 21 days after issuance of a notice of the violation.
(D) Exceptions. Nothing in these Sections shall prevent standing or parking a motor vehicle in a marked bike lane or shared bike lane:
(1) When necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or pedestrians;
(2) In compliance with the lawful direction of a Police Officer or official traffic sign; or
(3) Unless authorized to do so under existing regulations (including, but not limited to, designated residential parking lanes or parking meters).
(E) Enforcement. The Boston Transportation Department and the Boston Police Department shall have the authority to enforce this Section. The provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 20A½ may be used to enforce these Sections, and the adjudication provisions of this chapter and of Chapter 190 of the Acts of 1982 shall apply to this Section. The Boston Police Department and Boston Transportation Department shall have the authority to impound any motor vehicle in violation of these Sections.
(F) Regulatory authority. The Commissioner of the Boston Transportation Department and the Commissioner of the Boston Police Department shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce these Sections.
(CBC 1985 16-12.41; Ord. 2009 c. 7)
(A) Prohibition of non-authorized vehicles in the zone. Any vehicles stopped, standing or parked in a Pedestrian Safety Zone may be ticketed and fined $100, if not displaying a valid Pedestrian Safety Zone Permit (“Permit”). Authorized vehicles displaying a valid Permit are allowed to load/unload at designated loading zone areas within the Pedestrian Safety Zone between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 a.m. No vehicles, regardless of valid Pedestrian Safety Zone Permit, shall be allowed to stop, stand or park in the Zone between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The fine shall increase by $33 if it remains unpaid at least 21 days after the issuance of a notice of the violation.
(B) Enforcement. The Boston Transportation Department and Boston Police Department shall have the authority to enforce this Section. The provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 20A½ may be used to enforce these Sections, and the adjudication provisions of this chapter and of Chapter 190 of the Acts of 1982 shall apply to this Section. The Boston Police Department and Boston Transportation Department shall have the authority to impound any motor vehicle in violation of these Sections.
(C) Regulatory authority. The Commissioner of the Boston Transportation Department and the Commissioner of the Boston Police Department shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and enforce these Sections.
(D) Severability. If any provision of these Sections is held as invalid, then such provision shall be considered separately and apart from the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
(CBC 1985 16-12.42; Ord. 2010 c. 2)
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