Traffic and Parking Ordinance

TOWN OF ST. ALBANS TRAFFIC AND PARKING ORDINANCE

Section 1: Authority: This ordinance is enacted in accordance with the provisions of Title 30A M.R.S.A. sec. 3009 and 3009-A.

Section 2: Purpose: The purpose of this ordinance is for the safety and general welfare of the Inhabitants of St. Albans and the general public.

Section 3: General Regulations: a. No Parking Zones Shall Exist in the Following Areas: 1. At or between No Parking signs, Fire Zone signs, or by fire hydrants. 2. Within 10’ of center of any publicly traveled way within the Town of St. Albans or so as to interfere with snow removal and normal traffic. 3. Any vehicle or motorcycle parked in a parking space clearly marked as a disability parking space and that does not bear a special registration plate or placard issued under Title 29-A, section 521 or 523, or a similar plate issued by another state, must be cited for a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $500. “Clearly marked” includes painted signs on pavement and vertical standing signs that are visible in existing weather conditions. 4. No vehicle shall be parked in the area designated as a ‘No Parking’ zone adjacent to the boat ramp at the Public Landing, which is defined as part of Map 23 Lot 79 of St. Albans Tax Maps as of April 1, 2004. 5. No person shall park a vehicle in such a manner as to obstruct the entrance to any public or private property. b. Traffic and Parking During Town Events Traffic and Parking shall be prohibited upon designated roads or streets during designated Town events to ensure pedestrian safety. Section 4: Enforcement: Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance is a civil violation. Civil actions are prosecuted in District Court, and the municipality must be represented either by an attorney or by a law enforcement officer certified to represent the town in accordance with M.R.S.A Title 30-A, section 2671. Any law enforcement officer may enforce these provisions and may have any vehicle removed and placed in a suitable parking place, at the expense of the person in whose name the vehicle is registered. In addition to any fine imposed on a violator, the town is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs incurred in the prosecution of a violation. For the amount of the fine, court action may be waived provided the offender pays a fee in the amount of $25 directly to the Town within 30 days of being cited of the offense. For 2nd and subsequent offenses, a fee of up to $50 may be assessed.

Effective date: This ordinance, replaces the ordinance, which was adopted by the Board of Selectmen on August 22, 2005 and becomes effective as of the vote taken by the Board of Selectmen on August 26, 2013.