For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONGESTED TRAFFIC.
(1) Traffic on any public street, alley or highway which is delaying to the point that:
(a) Motor vehicles cannot move through a 100-yard approach corridor to an intersection controlled by a traffic light within two complete green-light cycles, where the delay in forward movement is due to the position of other motor vehicles;
(b) Motor vehicles cannot move through a 100-yard approach corridor to an intersection controlled by a traffic light, stop sign or yield sign within a five-minute period of time, where the delay in forward movement is due to the position of other motor vehicles; or
(c) Motor vehicles cannot readily move forward on portions of public streets, alleys or highways between intersections because traffic speed is slowed to less than five mph, and the delay in movement is due to the position of other motor vehicles.
(2) The determination that a street, alley or highway is congested shall be made by the Town Marshal or ranking peace officer on duty within the affected area.
CRUISING. The repetitive driving of any motor vehicle past a traffic-control point in traffic which is congested at or near the traffic-control point.
GREEN LIGHT CYCLE. The period commencing upon the switching of a traffic light from a red light to a green light through to the return of a red light.
PEACE OFFICER. The Town Marshal, his or her designee, any member of the Police Department or other town, county or state official designated to enforce this subchapter.
PROPERTY IN THE PROXIMITY OF ANY POSTED NO-CRUISING ZONE. Any property which is both visible from and located within 300 feet of any portion of a street, alley or highway which is posted as a no-cruising zone pursuant to this subchapter.
TRAFFIC CONTROL POINT. A location along a public street, alley or highway utilized by the Town Marshal or a peace officer on duty within the affected area as an observation point in order to monitor traffic conditions for potential violations of this traffic code.
(Prior Code, § 71.20)