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The Town Council may order the placing of signs, devices or marks, or the painting of streets or curbs prohibiting or restricting the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles on any street where, in its opinion, the stopping, standing or parking is dangerous to those using the highway, or where the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles would unduly interfere with the free movement of traffic thereon. The signs, devices, marks or painting shall be official signs, devices, marks or painting; and no person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle in violation of the restrictions thereon or as indicated thereby.
Penalty, see § 72.99
(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
PERSON WITH A PHYSICAL DISABILITY. Any person who has been issued a placard or special registration plate or decal for a motor vehicle by the State Bureau of Motor Vehicles under I.C. 9-18.5-8, 9-18.5-18 or the laws of another state.
(B) Parking prohibited.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle, motorcycle, moped, bicycle or other vehicle of any nature, which does not have displayed a placard for a person with a physical disability issued under the laws of this state or the laws of another state, in a parking space reserved for a vehicle of a person with a physical disability.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly park in a parking space reserved for a person with a physical disability while displaying a placard to which neither the person nor the person’s passenger is entitled.
(C) Violation. If any vehicle is parked unlawfully in violation of any of the provisions of this section, and the identity of the driver cannot be determined, the owner or person in whose name the vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible for the violation.
(D) Towing. In addition to any fines which may be given as a result of violations of this section, any vehicle which is parked in a manner in violation of this section may be towed to an area designated by the town at the owner’s expense. The owner shall also be required to pay any and all storage fees resulting from this action.
Penalty, see § 72.99
Statutory reference:
Similar state law, see I.C. 5-16-9
(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any vehicle that is self-propelled, to include without limitation, automobiles, vans, trucks, SUVs, motor homes, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, golf carts, SMVs, riding lawn mowers.
TECUMSEH TRAIL. The eight-foot-wide asphalt trail located along SR 68 which provides access for pedestrians to travel between Tecumseh Jr./Sr. High School and Lynnville Community Center.
(B) No unauthorized motor vehicles shall be allowed to operate on any part of Tecumseh Trail at anytime.
(C) No person shall stop, stand, or park an unauthorized motor vehicle upon Tecumseh Trail at any place or time.
(D) Signs shall be posted at intervals along Tecumseh Trail indicating that parking and operation of unauthorized motor vehicles on Tecumseh Trail is prohibited.
(Ord. 2023-5, passed 5-16-2023) Penalty, see § 72.99
(A) Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter for which another penalty is not specifically provided shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding $100. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during which a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. 2023-5, passed 5-16-2023)