Chapter 65. Motor Vehicles and Traffic ARTICLEI-IN GENERAL Section 65.1 Section 65.2 Section 65.3 Section 65.4 Sections 65.5-8 Reserved. Section 65.9 Section 65.10  Definitions.  Emerging from Driveway or Building. Obedience to Stop Signs. Yielding tol Emergency Vehicle. Bicycles on Sidewalks. Obstructing Streets or Sidewalks.  Section 65.11 Rollerskates, Rollerblades, Coasters and Skateboards Prohibited.  Sections 65.12-20 Reserved.  ARTICLEI- TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS Section 65.21 Erection; Observance. Section 65.22 Parking Signs and Zones. Section 65.23 Tampering with Signs Prohibited. Sections 65.24-30 Reserved. ARTICLE II-I DRIVING! REGULATIONS Section 65.31 Reckless Driving.  Section 65.32 Overtaking and Passing at Intersections. Section 65.33 Passing on the Right Hand Side, Prohibited. Section 65.34 Parade, Picket Line or Procession. Section 65.35 Spinning of Wheels Prohibited.  Section 65.36 Operation. Sections 65.37-40 Reserved. ARTICLEIV- SPEED LIMITS Section 65.41 Speed Limits. Section 65.42-45 Reserved. Section 65.46 Method. Section 65.47 Prohibited. Section 65.48 Wrecked Vehicles. Section 65.49 Vehicles for Sale. Section 65.50-55 Reserved.  ARTICLEV-PARKING  ARTICLE VI-TRUCKS  Section 65.56 Designated Truck Routes. Section 65.57 Prohibited Operation within' Town. Section 65.58 Truck Parking. Section 65.59-60 Reserved.  ARTICLE VII -A ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT  Section 65.61  Obedience.  Section 65.62 Traffic Law Enforcement by Police and Firefighters.  Section 65.63 Violation; Penalty. Section 65.64-65 Reserved.  1Page  Drafted March 22, 2016    ARICIEI-INGENERAL Section 65.1. Definitions.  The following words and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except those instances where the context clearly A. Designated handicapped parking space means a parking space, which has been designated for parking for handicapped as defined in this subsection. These spaces shall be designated in accordance with N.C.G.S. 20-37.6(d) and shall have an B. Distinguished License Plate means any license plate issued by the State ofNorth Carolina or any other state within the United States that displays the international C. Handicapped means a person with mobility impairment who is determined by a licensed physician tol have any ofthe conditions stated in] N.C.G.S. 20-37.5(2). D. Intersection means the area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curblines or, ifnone, then the lateral edge of roadway lines oft two (2) or more highways which join one another at any angle, whether or not one (1) such highway crosses the other. E. Motor Vehicle means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle designed to run upon the highways which is pulled by a self-propelled vehicle. F. Official Traffic-controi devices means all signs, signals, markings and devices not inconsistent with this chapter placed or erected by authority of the city council or an official havingjurisdiction for the purpose ofregulating, warning or guiding traffic. G. Official Traffic Signals means any device, whether manually or automatically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed. H. Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, other than temporarily  indicates a different meaning:  appropriate sign erected.  symbol ofaccess as defined in N.C.G.S. 20-37.5(1).  for the purpose ofloading or unloading. 1 Pedestrian means any person afoot.  J. Removable Windshield Placard means a two-sided, hooked placard, which includes (1) The international symbol of access, which is at least three inches in height,  on one side:  centered on the placard, and is white and blue in color. (4) The seal or other identification oft the issuing authority.  (2). An identification number (3) An expiration date and  2/Page  Drafted March 22, 2016    K. Right of Way means the privilege oft the immediate use oft the roadway.  L. Roadway means that portion of a street improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the shoulder. If a street includes two (2) or more separate roadways, the term "roadway" shall refer to any such roadway separately, but M. Sidewalk means that portion of a street between the curblines or the lateral lines ofa roadway and the adjacent property lines exclusively intended for the use of  not to all such roadways collectively.  pedestrians.  N. Standing means any stopping of a vehicle, whether occupied or not. O. Stop when required, means complete cessation of movement.  P. Street or Highway means the entire area between lateral property lines which is open tot the use ofthej public, as ai matter of right, for purposes of vehicular traffic. 2. Traffic means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using any street: for purposes oftravel. R. Traffic Signs means authorized signs or markers which are assumed to be permanently or temporarily placed, erected or installed at certain places and which purport to give notice of direction or to convey aj prohibition or warning. The presence of such signs, though not compulsory, is generally dictated by necessity or common  sense, with a view to furtherance of public safety. S. Truck means any vehicle having three or more axles.  T. Vehicle means every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices used exclusively upon fixed rails or tracks. For the purposes oft this Chapter, bicycles shall be deemed vehicles and every rider of a bicycle upon a highway shall be subject to the provisions of this  Chapter applicable to the driver ofa vehicle. Section 65.2. Emerging from Driveway or Building.  The driver of a vehicle emerging from a driveway or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto the sidewalk area extending across any driveway and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian, as may be necessary to avoid collision, and, upon entering the roadway, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on such  roadway.  Section 65.3. Obedience to Stop Signs.  A. When stop signs are erected at or near the entrance of any intersection, every driver of a vehicle shall stop such vehicle at such sign or at a clearly marked stop line before entering the intersection, except when directed to proceed by aj police officer.  3IPage  Drafted March 22, 2016    B. After the driver of a vehicle has stopped in obedience to a stop sign at an: intersection, he shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles which are within the intersection or which are approaching SO clearly as to constitute an immediate hazard.  Section 65.4. Yielding to Emergency Vehicle.  A. Upon the approach of any police or fire department vehicle or other authorized emergency vehicle giving audible signal by bell, siren or exhaust whistle, the driver of every other vehicle shall immediately drive the same to a position as near as possible and parallel to the right-hand edge of the curb, clear of any intersection or highway, and shall stop and remain in such position unless otherwise directed by a police or traffic officer, until the police or fire department vehicle or other emergency vehicle B. Itis unlawful for the driver of any vehicle other than one on official business to follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than one (1) block or to drive into and park such vehicle within one (1) block where fire apparatus has stopped  shall have passed.  in answer to a fire alarm. Sections 65.5-65.8. Reserved. Section 65.9. Bicycles on Sidewalks.  No person shall ride al bicycle on any sidewalk oft the Town. Section 65.10. Obstructing Streets or Sidewalks.  No person shall obstruct the streets or sidewalks of the Town without permission from the  ChiefofPolice. (Ord. of10-3-05 $E-3)  Section 65.11. Rollerskates, Rollerblades, Coasters, Skateboards Prohibited.  No person shall ride or otherwise use as a means of travel any roller skates, roller blades, coasters, skateboards, or other similar devices upon Main Street and its appurtenant sidewalks or upon any sidewalk, roadway, or public vehicular area owned and maintained by the Town of Vanceboro in a manner that would interfere with the vehicular travel or otherwise be  to endanger persons or property. (Ord. of 10-3-05 $I-1) Sections 65.12-20. Reserved.  likely  4IPage  Drafted March 22, 2016    ARTICLEIL. TRAFFIC: SIGNS AND SIGNALS. Section 65.21. Erection; Observance.  The Police Department shall erect such traffic signs, signals or other markings for the purpose of governing traffic in the Town as the Town Council shall direct. Any person operating a vehicle in the Town or any pedestrian in the Town shall observe such traffic signs, signals or  other markings as erected.  Section 65.22. Parking Signs and Zones.  The Police Department shall erect such parking signs and properly designate such parking zones as the Town Council directs. The Police Department shall have the authority and power to erect such temporary parking signs or to mark all such temporary parking zones for the purpose of funerals, weddings or other such temporary purposes as necessary to prevent traffic hazards or congestion. Any person operating or parking any vehicle shall observe such  signs or zones erected or designated under this section. Section 65.23. Tampering with Signs Prohibited.  It is unlawful for any person to willfully deface, injure, move, obstruct or interfere with any  official traffic sign or signal. Sections 65.24-30. Reserved.  ARTICLE mI. DRIVING REGULATIONS. Section 65.31. Reckless Driving.  1. Any person who drives any vehicle upon a street or highway carelessly and heedlessly in willful or wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others or without due caution and circumspection or at a speed or in a manner SO as to endanger or be likely to  endanger any person or property shall be guilty ofreckless driving.  2. Reckless driving is ai misdemeanor.  Section 65.32. Overtaking and Passing atl Intersections.  It is unlawful for any person to overtake and pass another vehicle proceeding in the same  direction at any intersection.  Section 65.33. Passing on the Right Hand Side, Prohibited.  Iti is unlawful for any person to pass another vehicle proceeding in the same direction on the  right hand side. (Ord. of10-3-05 $F-4)  5Page  Drafted March 22, 2016    Section 65.34. Parade, Picket Line or Procession.  It is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle into any parade, picket line, or procession which is duly permitted by the Chief of Police to be held in the Town or which is being escorted by the police SO as to interrupt ori interfere with said parade, picket line or procession.  (Ord. of10-3-05 $F-5)  Section 65.35. Spinning of Wheels, Prohibited.  It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle within the Town in such a manner as to cause the wheels thereofto lose traction with the surface on which they are driven or sO as to cause the  tires to squeal. (Ord. of10-3-05 $F-3) Section 65.36. Operation.  It is unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle in the Town while in violation of any traffic, vehicle equipment, or vehicle safety laws as set forth by the State ofNorth Carolina.  (Ord. of10-3-05 $F-6) Sections 65.37-40. Reserved. ARTICLE IV. SPEED LIMITS. Section 65.41. Speed Limits.  All streets within the corporate limits of the Town shall have a speed limit of twenty-five miles per hour, except the following streets, which shall carry the following speed limits:  Main Street NCHWY43  as posted (25MPH and 35MPH) as posted (35MPH)  1. Its shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle in the Town in excess of 2. No vehicle shall be operated within the Town at a speed greater than is reasonable and  the above referenced speeds.  prudent under the conditions then existing.  (Ord. of10-3-05 $F-1) Sections 65.42-45. Reserved.  6IPage  Drafted March 22,2016    ARTICLE V. PARKING. Section 65.46. Method.  Except when necessary in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals, the operator of a vehicle shall not stop, stand or park such vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway, headed in the direction of traffic, and with the curb-side wheels  ofthe vehicle within fourteen (14) inches ofthe edge of the roadway.  Section 65.47. Prohibited.  No person shall stand or park a vehicle, except. when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or with the provisions of this chapter or in compliance with the directions of a police 1. Its shall be unlawful to park any vehicle within thirty (30) feet of the intersection of Farm Life. Avenue and Main Street, including each street ofthe intersection. 2. It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on Main Street from its intersection with Farm Life Avenue, to north one block to College Street and south one block to White Street 3. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle on the streets of Vanceboro in violation of any sign directing "No Parking" erected at the direction of the Town 4. Its shall be unlawful to park or leave standing on the paved or main travel portion of any street any vehicle unless such vehicle is disabled to such extent it cannot be moved A. Abandonment prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon any motor vehicle defined in the Town of Vanceboro Ordinance Chapter 21.46 as an abandoned motor vehicle, a junked motor vehicle, or a health or safety hazard B. Removal required. It shall be unlawful for any person to leave or allow to remain on property under his control or management any motor vehicle defined in the Town of Vanceboro Ordinance Chapter 21.46 as an abandoned motor vehicle, a C.A Notice of towing. The procedure for removal and disposition of junked or abandoned motor vehicles shall be those prescribed by G.S. 160A-303. When an abandoned or junked motor vehicle is removed, the Town shall give notice to the  officer or traffic control device, in any ofthe following places:  for aj period exceeding four (4) hours.  Council.  from said portion oft the street except by alternate mechanical means.  vehicle.  junked motor vehicle, or al health or safety hazard vehicle.  owner as required by G.S. 20-219.11(a) and (b).  5. Its shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on the shoulder portion of any street unless such vehicle does not obstruct the normal flow of traffic and can be seen from a 6. Itshall be unlawful for any person to park orl leave standing and tandem or semi trailer  distance of at least 200 feet in each direction. truck on the paved portion of Farm Life Avenue.  7IPage  Drafted March 22, 2016    7. It shall be unlawful to stop, park or leave standing any vehicle with the left side to the 8. Its shall be unlawful to stop, park or leave standing any vehicle in any area designated 9. It shall be unlawful to stop, park or leave standing any vehicle in a designated handicapped parking space when the vehicle does not display the distinguishing 10. It shall be unlawful to stop, park or leave standing any vehicle SO as to obstruct a curb ramp or curb cut for handicapped persons as provided for the North Carolina Building  curb on any portion ofN Main Street.  as ai firel lane, except for emergency vehicles.  license plate or windshield placard.  Code. (Ord. of10-3-05 $E)  Section 65.48. Wrecked Vehicles.  Iti is unlawful for any person toj park any wrecked vehicle without tires or wheels on the streets  of the Town.  A. Abandonment prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon any motor vehicle defined in the Town of Vanceboro Ordinance Chapter 21.46 as an abandoned motor vehicle, a junked motor vehicle, or a health or safety hazard B. Removal required. It shall be unlawful for any person to leave or allow to remain on property under his control or management any motor vehicle defined in the Town of Vanceboro Ordinance Chapter 21.46 as an abandoned motor vehicle, a C. Notice of towing. The procedure for removal and disposition of junked or abandoned motor vehicles shall be those prescribed by G.S. 160A-303. When an abandoned or junked motor vehicle is removed, the Town shall give notice to the  vehicle.  junked motor vehicle, or a health or safety hazard vehicle.  owner as required by G.S. 20-219.11(a) and (b).  Section 65.49. Vehicles for Sale.  Iti is unlawful for any person to park any motor vehicle on the streets of the Town when such  vehicle is parked on the street for the purpose ofs sale.  Sections 65.50-55. Reserved.  8Page  Drafted March 22, 2016    ARTICLE VI-TRUCKS.  Section 65.56. Designated Truck Routes.  The following streets within the Town are designated as truck routes:  Main Street (US Hwy 17) NC Hwy 43  Truck routes shall be as otherwise established from time to time by ordinance.  Section 65.57. Prohibited Operation within Town.  1. No motor vehicle with three or more axles shall travel on any street owned or maintained by the Town, unless otherwise designated by ordinance, except for the purpose of making a scheduled or definite stop to deliver to a specific address located 2. The restrictions created in this Article shall not apply to any emergency vehicles, including, but not limited to, ambulances, vehicles of the Fire Department, school buses, solid waste and recycling collection vehicles or Public Works trucks owned by 3. The Town shall install "NO TRUCKS OVER TWO AXLES" signs as needed to  onal Town-owned or Town-maintained street.  the Town.  adequately notify the public oft the restrictions created herein.  Section 65.58. Truck Parking.  All owners of motor truck carriers operating as either common or contract carriers over regular or irregular routes, all passenger bus carriers and all other owners ofr motor trucks of one-ton capacity or over, or trailers of any kind at any time are operated into, out of, through, or within the corporate limits of the Town and the drivers and operators of any such vehicles shall use private property for parking and storing such vehicles within the corporate limits in a manner not to interfere with, or cause damage to the Town's storm water system, curbs, sidewalks or any other Town appurtenants. Furthermore, they are prohibited from. using the public streets in the residential section oft the Town except for the purpose ofl loading  or unloading passengers and freight. Sections 65.59-60. Reserved.  ARTICLE VII - ADMINISTRATION. AND ENFORCEMENT  Section 65.61. Obedience.  The owner, driver or person in control of any motor vehicle or other vehicle on the streets, alleys, avenues, boulevards or public places in the Town shall conform to and observe the  provisions ofthis Chapter.  9Page  Drafted March 22, 2016    Section 65.62. Traffic) Law Enforcement by Police and Firefighters.  A. The State, County and Town Police Officers shall at all times have the duty to enforcing the traffic code of the Town and the traffic laws of this State, to direct all traffic in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter and the State Laws, and shall have the power and duty, in the event ofai fire or other emergency or to expedite traffic or to ensure safety, to direct traffic as conditions may require, notwithstanding any provisions of the State Laws or the Ordinance of the Town. In the event of fire, the members oft the Fire Department shall have the same powers in regard to direction B. It is unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of a Police Officer or of a Firefighter when authorized under the  oftraffic as are herein given to the Police Officers.  provisions ofthis Section to direct traffic.  Section 65.63. Violation; Penalty.  If any person shall violate aj provision of this Chapter regulating the operation or parking of vehicles, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be responsible for an infraction and be required to pay a penalty as specified in the Town of Vanceboro's Fee Schedule, in accordance with the provisions of Section 14-4 ofthe North Carolina General Statutes.  Sections 65.64-65. Reserved.  10/Page  Drafted March 22, 2016