(A) (1) Definitions. Words and phrases, when used in this division (A), except for sections or articles to which different or additional definitions apply, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Vehicle Code (the Act of June 17, 1976, P.L. 162 No. 81), as amended.
Truck–A vehicle or combination as defined and/or governed by the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S.A. §§ 101 et seq., as amended and shall include motor vehicle carrier vehicles, commercial vehicles, truck tractors, trailers or combinations, but does not include pick-up trucks or emergency vehicles.
(2) Truck traffic restricted on certain highways.
(a) No person shall operate a truck as defined in this division (A) on any of the following streets or parts thereof:
Street Name | Maximum Size or GVWR Limit | Between | Ord. | Date Passed |
Bursonville Road | All (No trucks) | Route 412 and Township Road | 191 | 1-8-2019 |
Hickory Lane | All (No trucks) | Slifer Valley Road and Route 212 | 53 | 9-9-1986 |
Lower Saucon Road | All (No trucks) | Route 212 and municipal boundary | 191 | 1-8-2019 |
Springtown Hill Road | All (No trucks) | Lower Saucon Road and municipal boundary | 191 | 1-8-2019 |
Township Road | All (No trucks) | Route 212 and Bursonville Road | 191 | 1-8-2019 |
(b) Nothing in this division (A) shall prohibit any person from driving an emergency vehicle on any of those highways or parts of highways, or from driving on any of those highways or parts of highways a truck or other commercial vehicle making local deliveries to or pickups from premises located along that highway or part of highway.
(3) Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this division (A) shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $25 and costs.
(B) Truck traffic on Pleasant Hollow Road.
(1) Definitions and interpretations. Words and phrases contained within this division (B), except where otherwise specifically provided, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 101 et seq.
(2) Regulation of length of vehicles utilizing Pleasant Hollow Road. It shall be unlawful for any truck traffic utilized for hauling, transporting, delivering or carrying of commercial goods which exceed 30 feet in length to utilize any portion of Pleasant Hollow Road within the township.
(3) Temporary and emergency suspensions. The Township Supervisors or the Chief of Police shall have the power to temporarily suspend this division (B) in the time of an emergency.
(4) Signage. The township shall, upon the passage of this division (B) and prior to enforcement, ensure that proper signage is installed to provide proper notification to all vehicular traffic of this size/length limitation on Pleasant Hollow Road.
(5) Authority of police. Township police officers and the state police shall have authority to enforce this division (B).
(6) Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this division (B) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $300 together with any court costs associated with the case.
(C) Truck traffic on Keystone Road.
(1) Definitions. Words and phrases contained within this division (C), except where otherwise specifically provided, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 101 et seq.
(2) Regulation of length of vehicles utilizing Keystone Road. It shall be unlawful for any trucks or truck/trailer combinations in excess of 22 feet in length to utilize the portion of Keystone Road between Richlandtown Pike (SR 4047) and the Richland Township Line within the township, with the exception of local deliveries and pickups.
(3) Temporary and emergency suspensions. The Township Supervisors or the Chief of Police shall have the power to temporarily suspend this division (C) in the time of an emergency.
(4) Signage. The township shall, upon the passage of this division (C) and prior to enforcement, ensure that proper signage is installed to provide proper notification to all vehicular traffic of this size/length limitation on Keystone Road.
(5) Authority of police. Township police officers and the state police shall have authority to enforce this division (C).
(6) Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this division (C) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $300 together with any court costs associated with the case.
(D) Truck traffic on Woodcock Lane.
(1) Definitions. Words and phrases contained within this division (D), except where otherwise specifically provided, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 101 et seq.
(2) Regulation of length of vehicles utilizing Woodcock Lane. It shall be unlawful for any trucks or truck/trailer combinations in excess of 22 feet in length to utilize the portion of Woodcock Lane within the township, with the exception of local deliveries and pickups.
(3) Temporary and emergency suspensions. The Township Supervisors or the Chief of Police shall have the power to temporarily suspend this division (D) in the time of an emergency.
(4) Signage. The township shall, upon the passage of this division (D) and prior to enforcement, ensure that proper signage is installed to provide proper notification to all vehicular traffic of this size/length limitation on Woodcock Lane.
(5) Authority of police. Township police officers and the state police shall have authority to enforce this division (D).
(6) Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this division (D) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $300 together with any court costs associated with the case.
(E) Drifting Drive and Springtown Hill Road.
(1) Definitions and interpretations.
(a) Words and phrases contained within this division (E), except where otherwise specifically provided, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § 101 et seq.
(b) In this division (E), the singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular and masculine shall include the feminine.
(2) Regulation of length of vehicles utilizing Drifting Drive and Springtown Hill Road. It shall be unlawful for any trucks or truck/trailer combinations in excess of 22 feet in length to utilize the portions of Drifting Drive and Springtown Hill Road within Springfield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with the exception of local deliveries and pickups.
(3) Temporary and emergency suspensions. The Township Supervisors or the Chief of Police shall have the power to temporarily suspend this division (E) in the time of an emergency.
(4) Signage. Springfield Township shall, upon the passage of this division (E) and prior to enforcement, ensure that proper signage is installed to provide proper notification to all vehicular traffic of this size/length limitation on Drifting Drive and Springtown Hill Road.
(5) Authority of police. Springfield Township police officers and the Pennsylvania State Police shall have authority to enforce this division (E).
(6) Violations. Any person who violates the provisions of this division (E) shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $300 together with any court costs associated with the case.
(Ord. 53, passed 9-9-1986; Ord. 166, passed 8-27-2013; Ord. 182, passed 3-22-2016; Ord. 184, passed 9-27-2016; Ord. 191, passed 1-8-2019; Ord. 204, passed 7-25-2023)