Chapter 158 VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC.

158-5  VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; TOWING OF VEHICLES IN VIOLATION; GRACE PERIOD

A.  Violations of this Section 158-4 are punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars ($25.).

B.  Any vehicle which becomes stuck, mired, is abandoned or otherwise obstructs or impedes traffic on any street within the limits of the Town of Front Royal during a declared snow emergency, and is not equipped with snow tires or chains, may be towed and stored at the direction of a Town police officer or other law enforcement officer having jurisdiction within the Town limits.  The owner of said vehicle shall be responsible for all towing charges and storage costs, which shall be paid before said vehicle is released from the storage area to the owner or his agent.

C.  In order that citizens shall be given sufficient opportunity to comply with the provisions of Sections 158-4 and 158-5, there shall be a one-hour grace period following the initial announcement that a snow emergency has been declared. During this one-hour grace period, the provisions of Sections 158-4 and 158-5, shall not be enforced, except for the provisions regarding the towing and storage of vehicles which are stuck, mired, abandoned or otherwise obstructing or impeding traffic, which shall remain in full force and effect.

(Ord. No. 21-05 Amended Entire Section 9-26-05-Effective Upon Passage)