Chapter 76

TRAFFIC*
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* Cross References: Housing code requirements regarding junked or abandoned vehicles, § 26-381 et seq.; operation of mobile sound equipment in residential areas, § 40-14; use of vehicles for changing clothes, § 40-52; violations of traffic and parking regulations, § 42-14; transporting certain materials on streets, § 70-11; tax exemption for vehicles of persons with disabilities, § 74-46.
State Law References: Power of local authorities to regulate traffic, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12; requirement that signs be erected for certain ordinances to be effective, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-13; authority of local authorities to place and maintain traffic control devices, G.L. 1956, § 31-13-3; authority of city to establish police commission which fixes fines for violation of traffic ordinances, P.L. 1947, ch. 1912.
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Article I. In General
Sec. 76-1. Definitions.
Sec. 76-2. Enforcement of chapter; persons authorized to direct traffic.
Sec. 76-3. Applicability of chapter to public vehicles.
Sec. 76-4. Entering or riding on vehicle without permission; attachment to moving vehicle; distracting driver.
Sec. 76-5. Parades.
Sec. 76-6. One-way streets.
Sec. 76-7. No parking tow-away zones--Designated.
Sec. 76-8. Same--Removal of vehicles.
Sec. 76-9. Use of towing service companies by police department.
Sec. 76-10. Boarding or alighting from moving vehicle.
Sec. 76-11. Local traffic only thoroughfares--Designation by council.
Sec. 76-12. Same--Designated streets.
Sec. 76-13. Authority of council regarding traffic signs and signals.
Sec. 76-14. Erection and maintenance of traffic signs and signals.
Sec. 76-15. Obedience to police officers.
Sec. 76-16. Operation of emergency vehicles generally.
Sec. 76-17. Exemptions from traffic regulations for emergency vehicles.
Sec. 76-18. Warning signals and lights on emergency vehicles.
Sec. 76-19. Drivers of emergency vehicles to exercise due care.
Sec. 76-20. Issuance of summons by police officers.
Secs. 76-21--76-40. Reserved.

Article II. Traffic Violations
Sec. 76-41. Notice of nonmoving violation.
Sec. 76-42. Obedience to traffic control devices.
Sec. 76-43. Signs required to be erected for enforcement of certain provisions.
Sec. 76-44. Meaning of traffic lights.
Sec. 76-45. Signals at places other than intersections.
Sec. 76-46. Pedestrian control signals.
Sec. 76-47. Flashing signals.
Sec. 76-48. Unauthorized signs and devices.
Sec. 76-49. Injury to signs and devices.
Sec. 76-50. Applicability of regulations to pedestrians.
Sec. 76-51. Pedestrians crossing at point other than crosswalk.
Sec. 76-52. Pedestrians crossing where tunnel or overhead crossing is provided.
Sec. 76-53. Pedestrians crossing between intersections.
Sec. 76-54. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.
Sec. 76-55. Walking in street prohibited where sidewalks are provided.
Sec. 76-56. Pedestrians to walk on left side of roadway.
Sec. 76-57. Hitchhiking in roadway.
Sec. 76-58. Display of registration plates.
Sec. 76-59. Authority to inspect vehicles.
Sec. 76-60. Vehicle inspections generally.
Sec. 76-61. Solicitation on roadway prohibited.
Sec. 76-62. Prevention of excessive fumes or smoke.
Secs. 76-63--76-80. Reserved.

Article III. Operation of Vehicles Generally
Sec. 76-81. Use of skids across sidewalk for loading or unloading merchandise.
Sec. 76-82. Vehicle loads causing unnecessary noise.
Sec. 76-83. Driving on street closed to traffic.
Sec. 76-84. Closing of streets and prohibition of parking for purpose of snow removal.
Sec. 76-85. Yield-right-of-way streets.
Sec. 76-86. Restrictions on use of certain streets by motor trucks and buses.
Sec. 76-87. Buses prohibited on Kilvert Street.
Sec. 76-88. Riding motor vehicle or bicycle on sidewalk; motorized devices on roadways, sidewalks and public property.
Sec. 76-89. Operation of vehicles in park, waterfront, beach and recreational facilities.
Sec. 76-90. Coasting on sled or other device in street.
Sec. 76-91. Speed limit in city parks.
Sec. 76-92. Operation of motor vehicle on private property without owner's permission.
Sec. 76-93. Designation of streets upon which speed control bumps may be installed.
Sec. 76-94. Tidewater Drive dead end.
Sec. 76-95. Prohibited right turns.
Sec. 76-96. Exceptions to section 76-95.
Sec. 76-97. Reasonable and prudent speed required.
Sec. 76-98. Conditions requiring reduced speed.
Sec. 76-99. Minimum speed.
Sec. 76-100. Use of headlamps and other illuminating devices.
Sec. 76-101. Speed limit for vehicles with solid rubber or cushion tires.
Sec. 76-102. Vehicles to be driven on right half of roadway; exceptions.
Sec. 76-103. Slow traffic to use righthand lane.
Sec. 76-104. Passing vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
Sec. 76-105. Overtaking and passing on left.
Sec. 76-106. Overtaking and passing on right.
Sec. 76-107. Clearance for overtaking.
Sec. 76-108. Excessive speed.
Sec. 76-109. Driving on divided highways.
Sec. 76-110. Entering or leaving limited access roadway.
Sec. 76-111. Use of emergency breakdown lane for travel.
Sec. 76-112. Starting parked or stopped vehicle.
Sec. 76-113. Manner of turning at intersection.
Sec. 76-114. Places where U-turn prohibited.
Sec. 76-115. Turn signal required; turning movements generally.
Sec. 76-116. Time of signaling turn.
Sec. 76-117. Signaling of stops.
Sec. 76-118. Method of giving signals.
Sec. 76-119. Vehicles on which mechanical signal devices required.
Sec. 76-120. Right-of-way in absence of signs or signals.
Sec. 76-121. Vehicle turning left.
Sec. 76-122. Stop at intersection with through highway.
Sec. 76-123. Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
Sec. 76-124. Entering roadway from private road or driveway.
Sec. 76-125. Yielding to emergency vehicle.
Sec. 76-126. Right-of-way of fire companies.
Sec. 76-127. Right-of-way at rotaries.
Sec. 76-128. Right-of-way in crosswalk.
Sec. 76-129. Passing vehicle stopped for pedestrian.
Sec. 76-130. Drivers to exercise due care regarding pedestrians.
Sec. 76-131. Right-of-way when vehicle is crossing sidewalk.
Sec. 76-132. Riding on motorcycles.
Sec. 76-133. Obstruction of view of driver; interfering with driver.
Sec. 76-134. Motor vehicles coasting downhill.
Sec. 76-135. Following fire apparatus.
Sec. 76-136. Crossing fire hose.
Sec. 76-137. Obedience to stop signs.
Sec. 76-138. Fastening of load and covering.
Sec. 76-139. Noise limits.
Sec. 76-140. Driving through funeral procession.
Sec. 76-141. Vehicles emerging from alleys, driveways and buildings.
Sec. 76-142. Windshield and window stickers.
Sec. 76-143. Prohibited turns generally.
Sec. 76-144. Display of lighted lamps; standards for stop and signal lamps.
Sec. 76-145. Fenders and wheel flaps.
Sec. 76-146. Horn.
Sec. 76-147. Illumination of rear registration plate; wiring of rear lights in connection with headlamps.
Sec. 76-148. Wearing earphones or headset while operating vehicle.
Sec. 76-149. Maximum intensity of lights; maximum number of lamps lighted.
Sec. 76-150. Visibility of registration plate.
Sec. 76-151. Slow-moving vehicle emblems.
Sec. 76-152. Permitting minor to drive.
Sec. 76-153. Required equipment for motorcycles, motor scooters and motor-driven cycles.
Sec. 76-154. Marking of trucks and trailers as to authorized weight.
Sec. 76-155. Rearview mirror.
Sec. 76-156. Metal tires prohibited.
Sec. 76-157. Windshield wipers.
Sec. 76-158. Protuberances on tires.
Sec. 76-159. Prevention of leakage of load.
Sec. 76-160. Carrying and display of driver's license.
Sec. 76-161. Interior lights to be lighted when vehicle is stopped by police at night.
Sec. 76-162. Operation of vehicle without evidence of registration.
Sec. 76-163. Driving around rotaries.
Sec. 76-164. Driving on laned roadways.
Sec. 76-165. Interval between vehicles.
Sec. 76-166. Blocking intersection.
Secs. 76-167--76-190. Reserved.

Article IV. Stopping, Standing and Parking
Sec. 76-191. Obstruction of traffic.
Sec. 76-192. Parking restrictions generally.
Sec. 76-193. Parking restrictions to be indicated by signs.
Sec. 76-194. Owner responsible for illegal parking.
Sec. 76-195. Loading zones.
Sec. 76-196. Use of taxicab stands and bus stops by other vehicles.
Sec. 76-197. Establishment and assignment of taxicab stands.
Sec. 76-198. Taxicabs to use assigned stands.
Sec. 76-199. Parking taxicab at place other than designated stand.
Sec. 76-200. All-night parking.
Sec. 76-201. Reserved parking for handicapped persons.
Sec. 76-202. Stopping on traveled portion of highway.
Sec. 76-203. Removal of vehicle parked on highway.
Sec. 76-204. Removal of vehicle obstructing traffic on bridge or in tunnel.
Sec. 76-205. Places where parking or stopping prohibited.
Sec. 76-206. Unauthorized movement of vehicle into prohibited area.
Sec. 76-207. Admission or discharge of passengers.
Sec. 76-208. Parallel parking.
Sec. 76-209. Left curb parking on one-way roadways.
Sec. 76-210. Angle parking.
Sec. 76-211. Opening vehicle doors while parked on roadway.
Sec. 76-212. Unattended vehicles.
Sec. 76-213. Restrictions on backing.
Sec. 76-214. Stopping for crossing guards.
Sec. 76-215. Dimming of headlamps on parked vehicles.
Sec. 76-216. Removal and impounding of illegally parked vehicles.
Sec. 76-217. Removal of disabled or abandoned vehicles on public highway--Generally.
Sec. 76-218. Same--Owner's permission required for relocating, altering or repairing removed vehicle.
Sec. 76-219. Same--Redemption of vehicle by owner.
Sec. 76-220. Seizure or impoundment of vehicles owned by scofflaws.
Sec. 76-221. Post-seizure hearing for vehicles towed or impounded under section 76-217.
Sec. 76-222. Emergency no parking.
Secs. 76-223--76-250. Reserved.

Article V. Fire Lanes
Sec. 76-251. Establishment; responsibility for maintenance.
Sec. 76-252. Parking in or obstructing fire lane.
Sec. 76-253. No parking signs.
Sec. 76-254. Record of locations.
Sec. 76-255. Penalty.
Secs. 76-256--76-299. Reserved.

Article VI. Junked or Abandoned Vehicles
Sec. 76-300. Definitions.
Sec. 76-301. Removal of abandoned, abandoned and of no value and unattended vehicles.
Sec. 76-302. Notice and processing of abandoned and unclaimed motor vehicles by certificated tower.
Sec. 76-303. Special procedure regarding certain abandoned vehicles.
Sec. 76-304. Possessory lien.
Sec. 76-305. Thirty-day waiting period.
Sec. 76-306. Special procedures regarding the disposal of abandoned vehicles of no value.
Sec. 76-307. Private trespass towing.

ARTICLE I.

IN GENERAL

Sec. 76-1. Definitions.

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms used in this chapter shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:

Crosswalk means that portion of a roadway ordinarily included within the prolongation of curb and property lines at intersections, or any other portion of a roadway clearly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface.

Disabled and disabilities means an impairment which prevents or impedes walking, which shall include but not be limited to: i) an impairment which prevents walking and requires use of a wheelchair; ii) an impairment which involuntarily causes difficulty or insecurity in walking or climbing stairs with or without the need to use braces, crutches, canes, or artificial support; (iii) an impairment caused by amputation, arthritis, or an orthopedic condition; (iv) an impairment in respiratory, circulatory, or neurological health which limits the person's walking capability; or (v) an impairment caused by the taking of medication that prohibits a person from holding a driver's license.

Driveway means every road or driveway not open to the use of the public for the purpose of vehicular traffic.

Intersection means the area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curblines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of two or more streets or highways which join one another at an angle, whether or not one such street or highway crosses the other.

Motorized device means a device which may be propelled by human power or helper power or by both, with a motor rated not more than one and one-half brake horsepower or two (S.A.E.) horsepower, which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour, except vehicles moved exclusively by human power, electric personal assistive mobility devices, including Segways, motorized wheelchairs and motorized scooters designed for individuals with disabilities, or any other vehicle utilized by a disabled person as his or her only practicable means of transportation.

Official traffic signs means all signs, markings and devices, not inconsistent with this chapter, placed or created by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of guiding, directing, warning or regulating traffic.

Operator means any person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle.

Parking means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, attended or unattended, upon a street, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while expeditiously taking on or leaving passengers or loading or unloading merchandise then in readiness for immediate loading or delivery, or otherwise than in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals.

Pedestrian means any person afoot.

Roadway means that portion of a street or highway between the regularly established curblines or that part devoted to vehicular traffic.

Safety zone means the area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by proper signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone.

Sidewalk means that portion of a street between the curblines and adjacent property lines.

Traffic means pedestrians, ridden animals, herded animals, streetcars and other conveyances either singly or together while using any street for purposes of travel.

Vehicle means every device or means in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, except devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
(Code 1971, § 22-1; Ord. No. O-05-28, § I, 9-20-05)
Cross References: Definitions generally, § 1-2.
State Law References: Motor vehicle code definitions, G.L. 1956, § 31-1-2 et seq.

Sec. 76-2. Enforcement of chapter; persons authorized to direct traffic.

It shall be the duty of the city to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Officers of the police department, members of the community service organization and crossing guards are hereby authorized to direct all traffic either in person or by means of visible or audible signs in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1971, § 22-2; Ord. No. O-94-5, § I, 3-21-94)
State Law References: Power of local authorities to regulate traffic by means of police officers, etc., G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12(2).

Sec. 76-3. Applicability of chapter to public vehicles.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the operator of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States government, this state, or the city, and it shall be unlawful for any such operator to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise permitted by law.
(Code 1971, § 22-3)
State Law References: Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-4.

Sec. 76-4. Entering or riding on vehicle without permission; attachment to moving vehicle; distracting driver.

(a) No person shall enter, go upon, ride upon, cling to or support himself/herself wholly or in part upon any vehicle or part thereof while such vehicle is standing upon or passing over any part of any street without the express permission of the owner or the person in charge of such vehicle.

(b) It shall be a violation for any person to unlawfully cling or attach himself/herself to any moving vehicle while being operated on any public highway in the city.

(c) It shall be a violation for any person to sit so closely as to distract or to otherwise distract the driver of a motor vehicle while it is moving.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-4, 22-59)

Sec. 76-5. Parades.

(a) Definitions. As used in this section:

Parade means any parade, march, motorcade, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant, road race, bicycle race, walk-a-thon or procession consisting of people, animals or vehicles, or combination thereof, except funeral processions, in or upon any public street, sidewalk, alley, park or other public place in the city.

Parade permit means a permit as required by this section.

(b) Permit required; exceptions. No person shall engage in, participate in, aid, form or start any parade without a parade permit from the board of public safety. This section shall not apply to:

(1) Funeral processions.

(2) Students going to and from school or participating in educational activities.

(3) A governmental agency acting within the scope of its functions.

(c) Application for permit. A person seeking issuance of a parade permit shall file an application with the chief of police on forms provided by such officer.

(1) Filing period. An application for a parade permit shall be filed with the chief of police not less than 30 and not more than 60 days before the date on which it is proposed to conduct the parade.

(2) Contents. The application for a parade permit shall set forth the following information:

a. The name, address and telephone number of the person seeking to conduct such parade.

b. If the parade is proposed to be conducted for, on behalf of, or by an organization, the name, address and telephone number of the headquarters of the organization and of the authorized and responsible heads of such organization.

c. The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be the parade chairperson and who will be responsible for its conduct.

d. The date when the parade is to be conducted.

e. The route to be traveled, the starting point and the termination point.

f. The approximate number of persons who, and animals and vehicles which, will constitute such parade, the type of animals, and a description of the vehicles.

g. The hours when such parade will start and terminate.

h. A statement as to whether the parade will occupy all or only a portion of the location proposed to be traversed.

i. The location by streets of any assembly areas for such parade.

j. The time at which units of the parade will begin to assemble at any such assembly area or areas.

k. The interval of space to be maintained between units of such parade.

l. Any additional information which the board of public safety shall find reasonably necessary to make a fair determination as to whether a permit should issue.

If the parade is designed to be held by, on behalf of or for any person other than the applicant, the applicant for such permit shall file with the board of public safety a communication in writing from the person proposing to hold the parade authorizing the applicant to apply for the permit on his/her behalf.

(3) Late applications. The board of public safety, where good cause is shown therefor, shall have the authority to consider any application hereunder which is filed less than ten days before the date such parade is proposed to be conducted.

(d) Standards for issuance of permit. The board of public safety shall issue a permit as provided for hereunder when, from a consideration of the application and from such other information as may otherwise be obtained, the board finds that:

(1) The conduct of the parade will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of other traffic contiguous to its route.

(2) The conduct of the parade will not require the diversion of so great a number of police officers of the city to properly police the line of movement and the areas contiguous thereto as to prevent normal police protection to the city.

(3) The conduct of such parade will not require the diversion of so great a number of ambulances as to prevent normal ambulance service to portions of the city other than that to be occupied by the proposed lines of march and areas contiguous thereto.

(4) The concentration of persons, animals and vehicles at assembly points of the parade will not unduly interfere with proper fire and police protection of, or ambulance service to, areas contiguous to such assembly areas.

(5) The conduct of such parade will not interfere with the movement of firefighting equipment en route to a fire.

(6) The conduct of the parade is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or property, to provoke disorderly conduct or to create a disturbance.

(7) The parade is scheduled to move from its point of origin to its point of termination expeditiously and without unreasonable delays en route.

(8) The parade is not to be held for the principal purpose of advertising any product, goods or event, and is not designed to be held principally for private profit; provided that such a parade may be permitted upon the condition that the person seeking to conduct the parade agrees to pay any costs for the police or special police detailed to the parade.

(e) Alternate permit. The board of public safety, in denying the application for a parade permit, shall be empowered to authorize the conduct of the parade on a date, at a time, over a route and under other conditions reasonably necessary for the public safety different from those named by the applicant. An applicant desiring to accept an alternative permit shall within five days after notice of the alternative permit file a written notice of acceptance with the chief of police.

(f) Grant or denial of permit. At the next meeting of the board of public safety subsequent to the submission of the application, the board of public safety shall determine if the proposed parade meets the standards hereinabove prescribed, and shall grant the permit if and only if the conditions are met. The board of public safety shall note the reasons for any denial. Notice of the grant or denial and reasons therefor shall be given in writing by the chief of police to the applicant within three days after the action of the board of public safety.

(g) Contents of permit. Each parade permit shall state the following information:

(1) Starting time.

(2) The portions of the streets to be traversed that may be occupied by the parade.

(3) The maximum length of the parade in miles or fractions thereof.

(4) Such other information as the chief of police shall find necessary to the enforcement of this section.

(h) Duties of permittee. A permittee hereunder shall comply with all permit directions and conditions and with all applicable laws and ordinances.

(i) Possession of permit. The parade chairperson or other person heading or leading such activity shall carry the parade permit upon his/her person during the conduct of the parade.

(j) Public conduct during parades.

(1) Interference. No person shall unreasonably hamper, obstruct or impede or interfere with any parade or parade assembly or with any person, vehicle or animal participating or used in a parade.

(2) Driving through parade. No driver of a vehicle shall drive between the vehicles or persons comprising a parade when such vehicles or persons are in motion and are conspicuously designated as a parade.

(3) Parking on parade route. The chief of police shall have the authority, when reasonably necessary, to prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles along a highway or part thereof constituting a part of the route of a parade. The chief of police shall post signs to such effect, and it shall be unlawful for any person to park or leave unattended any vehicle in violation thereof. No person shall be liable for parking on a street unposted in violation of this section.
(Code 1971, § 22-5)
Cross References: Streets and sidewalks, ch. 70.
State Law References: Authority to regulate parades and processions, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12(3).

Sec. 76-6. One-way streets.

Upon the following streets, vehicular traffic shall move only in the following specified direction:

Access road from Oakland Beach. Vehicles shall move northerly along the access road from Oakland Beach to Burr Avenue.

Columbia Avenue. Vehicles shall move in an easterly direction from Fair Street to Pleasant View Road.

Cypress Street. Vehicles shall move in a southerly direction from Jefferson Boulevard to Chestnut Street and shall move in both directions from Chestnut Street to Maple Street.

Dahlia Street. During the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., vehicles shall move in a southerly direction from Miantonomo Drive to Namquid Drive.

Evans Avenue. Vehicles shall move in a southerly direction from the intersection of Racing Avenue to Strawberry Field Road.

Forrest Street. Vehicles shall move in a southerly direction.

Idaho Avenue. Vehicles shall move in a northerly direction from New York Avenue to Lincoln Avenue.

James Street. Vehicles shall move in a southwesterly direction from Metro Center Drive to Greenwich Avenue.

Lerner Street. From September 1 to June 30 Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and the hours of 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m, vehicles shall move in a southerly direction.

Lockwood Street. Vehicles shall move in a westerly direction from Armstrong Street to Warwick Neck Avenue.

Malbone Street. Malbone Street shall be a one-way roadway from Jefferson Boulevard to Lincoln Avenue at the underpass.

Marion Avenue. Vehicles shall move in a southerly direction from the intersection of Racing Avenue to Strawberry Field Road.

Michigan Avenue. Vehicles shall move in a northerly direction from Connecticut Avenue to Lincoln Avenue.

Oakland Beach Avenue. Vehicles shall move southerly from Suburban Parkway to the end at Sea View Drive.

Pettaconsett Avenue. At the intersection of Budlong Avenue and Broad Street vehicular traffic shall move in a westerly direction to the intersection of Onset Street.

Pleasant Street. Vehicles shall move in a southeasterly direction from Warwick Police Department property to Veterans memorial Boulevard.

Railroad Row. Vehicles shall move in a southerly direction.

Relph Street. From September 1 to June 30, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and the hours of 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., vehicles shall move in a westerly direction.

Road under walkway connecting the two buildings of Toll Gate High School. During the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on school days, vehicles shall move from west to east.

Roger Williams Circle. Entrance is to be made on the new road (westerly side) and the exit will be on the existing road (easterly side).

Senator Street. Vehicles shall move in a southerly direction toward Airport Road.

Stender Boulevard. Vehicles shall move northerly from the southerly terminus of Oakland Beach Avenue to Suburban Parkway.

Strand Avenue. Vehicles shall move in a southwesterly direction from the intersection with Hewett Street.

Valentine Circle. The eastern end of Valentine Circle shall be utilized only as an entrance and not an exit.
(Code 1971, § 22-6; Ord. No. O-94-29, § I, 11-21-94; Ord. No. O-95-29, § I, 9-11-95; Ord. No. O-96-7, § I, 2-12-96; Ord. No. O-98-5, § I, 2-17-98; Ord. No. O-98-34, § I, 9-14-98; Ord. No. O-99-19, § I, 4-12-99; Ord. No. O-99-25, § I, 5-12-99; Ord. No. O-99-53, § I, 11-8-99; Ord. No. O-00-10, § I, 3-22-00; Ord. No. O-01-10, § I, 6-11-01; Ord. No. O-02-9, § I, 3-4-02; Ord. No. O-05-30, § II, 10-12-05)
State Law References: Designation of one-way streets, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12(4).

Sec. 76-7. No parking tow-away zones--Designated.

It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park the same on any of the following streets, parts thereof, city-owned [property] or leased property, said streets, parts thereof, city- owned [property] or leased property hereby designated as no parking tow-away zones:

Aldrich Avenue for its last 300 feet to its easterly end.

On the T. F. Green State Airport land on the southerly side of Main Avenue from Main Avenue to a line 50 feet southerly of and parallel to Main Avenue between Greeley Avenue and Groveland Avenue and between Walnut Glen Drive and Gladys Court as posted with proper signage to give notice of said zone.

On the easterly side of Sand Pond Road from the beginning of the historical cemetery near Post Road to Pole 8.
(Code 1971, § 22-7; Ord. No. O-96-11, § I, 2-20-96; Ord. No. O-00-24, § I, 7-11-00)

Sec. 76-8. Same--Removal of vehicles.

(a) Any police officer in uniform, in his/her discretion, may remove any vehicle or vehicles left upon or parked in violation of the provisions of section 76-7. A towing charge plus a storage charge shall be paid to the towing service company before any such vehicle shall be released.

(b) The owner or operator or duly designated agent of the owner or operator of a vehicle removed from a no parking tow-away zone shall regain immediate possession of any such motor vehicle from the towing service company or the person or the place to which it was removed upon the payment of a charge for towing plus a charge for storage off a public highway.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-8, 22-9)

Sec. 76-9. Use of towing service companies by police department.

(a) Agreement required. The police department shall call only upon towing service companies which have indicated by a writing deposited with the board of public safety their agreement to abide by the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, and have, further, agreed to remove vehicles as provided herein for storage if other than on the premises of or under the direct control of said towing service companies only to a suitable place within the city whose owners or operators have also indicated, by a writing deposited as aforesaid, their willingness to abide by the provisions hereof and the rules and regulations hereunder.

(b) Listing to be followed. Towing service companies registered as aforesaid with the board of public safety shall be listed in alphabetical order and shall be called upon for their services by said police department, to the greatest extent possible, in their order of appearance on the list.
(Code 1971, § 22-11)

Sec. 76-10. Boarding or alighting from moving vehicle.

It shall be unlawful for any person to board or alight from any vehicle while such vehicle is in motion.
(Code 1971, § 22-13)
State Law References: Local regulation of pedestrians, G.L. 1956, § 31-18-2; admission or discharge of passengers, G.L. 1956, § 31-21-6.

Sec. 76-11. Local traffic only thoroughfares--Designation by council.

The city council is hereby empowered to designate thoroughfares as "Do No Enter--Local Traffic Only" and to cause the erection and maintenance of signs showing such designation. Prior to the designation of any such thoroughfare, the city council shall seek and take into consideration any report or recommendation submitted by the chief of police, the board of public safety, and the director, department of public works.
(Code 1971, § 22-14; Ord. No. O-03-20, § I, 10-18-03)

Sec. 76-12. Same--Designated streets.

The following thoroughfares are designated for local traffic only:

(1) Old Warwick Avenue at Haley Avenue.

(2) Church Avenue at Brookwood Avenue.

(3) Wayne Street.

(4) Brewster Drive and Edgehill Road.

(5) Rollins Road from West Shore Road.

(6) Maple Street off Post Road.

(7) Sunny Cove Avenue from West Shore Road, and Stone Avenue.

(8) Evergreen Street.

(9) Pleasant Street, north of Veterans Memorial Drive, which shall be further designated as "police only."
(Code 1971, § 22-15; Ord. No. O-95-20, § I, 6-13-95; Ord. No. O-03-20, § I, 10-18-03; Ord. No. O-04-9, § I, 4-8-04; Ord. No. O-05-6, § I, 4-12-05; Ord. No. O-05-30, § I, 10-12-05)

Sec. 76-13. Authority of council regarding traffic signs and signals.

(a) By resolution, the city council shall determine the character, type and location of all traffic signs and signals. Prior to the determination, the city council shall seek and take into consideration any report or recommendation submitted by the chief of police, the board of public safety, and the director of public works.

(b) The city council shall not adopt any resolutions or ordinances relative to traffic signs without first having a traffic study performed by the police department of the city.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-16, 22-26)

Sec. 76-14. Erection and maintenance of traffic signs and signals.

The department of public works is hereby required, as to signs and signals required under this chapter, to erect and maintain the same. All signs and signals required under this chapter shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be uniform throughout the city.
(Code 1971, § 22-17)

Sec. 76-15. Obedience to police officers.

No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic, including any order or direction pertaining to fire lane parking violation, whether in private or public property.
(Code 1971, § 22-19)

Sec. 76-16. Operation of emergency vehicles generally.

The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in section 76-17, but subject to the conditions stated in sections 76-18 and 76-19.
(Code 1971, § 22-20)

Sec. 76-17. Exemptions from traffic regulations for emergency vehicles.

The driver of an authorized vehicle may:

(1) Park or stand irrespective of the provisions of any law.

(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation.

(3) Exceed the prima facie speed limits so long as he/she does not endanger life or property.

(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.
(Code 1971, § 22-21)

Sec. 76-18. Warning signals and lights on emergency vehicles.

The exemptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when the driver of any such vehicle while in motion sounds an audible signal by bell, siren or exhaust whistle as may be reasonably necessary, and when the vehicle is equipped with at least one lighted lamp displaying a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the front of such vehicle, except that an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need not be equipped with or display a red light visible from in front of the vehicle.
(Code 1971, § 22-22)

Sec. 76-19. Drivers of emergency vehicles to exercise due care.

The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of his/her reckless disregard for the safety of others.
(Code 1971, § 22-23)

Sec. 76-20. Issuance of summons by police officers.

In any case in which a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has committed or is committing any violation of this Code, he/she may issue a summons to such person.
(Code 1971, § 22-24)

Secs. 76-21--76-40. Reserved.

ARTICLE II.

TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS*
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* State Law References: Establishment of fines for violation of traffic ordinances, and procedure for payment of fines, G.L. 1956, § 12-14-6.
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Sec. 76-41. Notice of nonmoving violation.

Notice of nonmoving traffic violations shall be fixed to the motor vehicle causing such violation and such notice shall state the specific violation charged, the schedules of fines for such violation, the time within which the privilege of paying such fine by mail may be exercised and the place to which such fine may be mailed.
(Code 1971, § 22-32)

Sec. 76-42. Obedience to traffic control devices.

The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this chapter.
(Code 1971, § 22-38)

Sec. 76-43. Signs required to be erected for enforcement of certain provisions.

No provision of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if at the time and place of the alleged violation an official sign is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, such section shall be effective even though no signs are erected or in place.
(Code 1971, § 22-39)

Sec. 76-44. Meaning of traffic lights.

Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic control signals exhibiting the word "go," "caution," or "stop," or exhibiting different colored lights successively one at a time, or with arrows, the following colors only shall be used and such terms and lights shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows:

(1) Green alone or "go."

a. Vehicular traffic facing the signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either such turn, but vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time such signal is exhibited.

b. Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk.

(2) Yellow alone or "caution" when shown following green or "go" signal.

a. Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering. A red or "stop" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter and such vehicular traffic shall not enter or be crossing the intersection when the red or "stop" signal is exhibited.

b. Pedestrians facing such signal are thereby advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles.

(3) Red alone or "stop."

a. Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain standing until the green or "go" signal is shown alone, and shall not prior to reaching such intersection make any turn over or through private property in order to avoid such signal; provided, however, a righthand turn shall be permitted after vehicular traffic reaches a complete stop at intersections when safety would permit such a turn and no sign forbids it.

b. No pedestrian facing such signal shall enter the roadway unless he/she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic.
(Code 1971, § 22-40)

Sec. 76-45. Signals at places other than intersections.

In the event an official traffic control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of section 76-44 shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any such sign or marking the stop shall be made at the signal.
(Code 1971, § 22-41)

Sec. 76-46. Pedestrian control signals.

Whenever special pedestrian control signals exhibiting the words "walk" or "wait" or "don't walk" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:

(1) Walk signal. Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.

(2) Wait or don't walk signal. No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his/her crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the wait or don't walk signal is showing.
(Code 1971, § 22-42)

Sec. 76-47. Flashing signals.

Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal, it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

(1) Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or, if not, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.

(2) Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.

(3) Flashing green (pedestrian signal). When a green lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or crosswalk past such a signal only with caution.
(Code 1971, § 22-43)

Sec. 76-48. Unauthorized signs and devices.

(a) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, and no person shall place or maintain upon any highway any traffic sign without the consent of the chief of police. This shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.

(b) Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice.
(Code 1971, § 22-44)

Sec. 76-49. Injury to signs and devices.

No person shall without lawful authority attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down or remove any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof, or attach signs of any kind or description to any traffic sign or device of any kind or description or to their standards.
(Code 1971, § 22-45)

Sec. 76-50. Applicability of regulations to pedestrians.

Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic control signals at intersections as provided in section 76-46 and section 76-47, unless required by local ordinance to comply strictly with such signals, but at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter.
(Code 1971, § 22-46)

Sec. 76-51. Pedestrians crossing at point other than crosswalk.

Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(Code 1971, § 22-47)

Sec. 76-52. Pedestrians crossing where tunnel or overhead crossing is provided.

Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(Code 1971, § 22-48)

Sec. 76-53. Pedestrians crossing between intersections.

Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.
(Code 1971, § 22-49)

Sec. 76-54. Pedestrians to use right half of crosswalks.

Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.
(Code 1971, § 22-50)

Sec. 76-55. Walking in street prohibited where sidewalks are provided.

Where sidewalks are provided, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.
(Code 1971, § 22-51)
State Law References: Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-18-10.

Sec. 76-56. Pedestrians to walk on left side of roadway.

Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder, facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.
(Code 1971, § 22-52)

Sec. 76-57. Hitchhiking in roadway.

No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle.
(Code 1971, § 22-53)

Sec. 76-58. Display of registration plates.

(a) Required. Registration plates issued for a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, trailer, transporter vehicle, or in-transit vehicle, or a bailee engaged in a business as defined in subsection (d) below, or other than a motor vehicle owned by a duly authorized dealer in motor vehicles and which is used in such dealer's business, shall be attached thereto one in the front and the other in the rear. The registration plate issued for a motorcycle, trailer, bailee or dealer's motor vehicle, as herein defined, shall be attached to the rear thereof.

(b) Attachment; visibility. Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging, at a height of not less than 12 inches from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position so as to be clearly visible, and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible.

(c) Penalty. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a violation and shall be subject to a fine of $15.00.

(d) "Bailee" defined. A bailee is one to whom possession of personal property has been entrusted by the bailor for a specific purpose resulting from either an express or implied contract, with the understanding that such personal property shall be returned to the bailor or any person designated by the bailor when the terms and purposes of the contract have been accomplished.
(Code 1971, § 22-55)

Sec. 76-59. Authority to inspect vehicles.

The director of the department of transportation, members of the state and local police and such other officers and employees of the registry of motor vehicles as the director of the department of transportation may designate may at any time require the seller at retail or driver of such vehicle to stop and submit such vehicle to an inspection and such test with reference thereto as may be appropriate.
(Code 1971, § 22-56)

Sec. 76-60. Vehicle inspections generally.

(a) No seller at retail or person driving a vehicle shall refuse to submit such vehicle to an inspection and test as required by section 76-59.

(b) Every seller at retail, owner or driver, upon receiving a notice as provided in section 76-59, shall comply therewith and shall within five days forward the approved notice to the department of transportation. In the event of noncompliance with this subsection, the vehicle shall not be operated on any highways of this state.

(c) Any vehicle which is found to be in such unsafe condition as to brakes, steering or other equipment as to be hazardous to permit it to be sold or driven from the place of inspection shall not be permitted to be operated under its own power, and the registration shall be immediately suspended by the department of transportation and the plates and certificates returned to the department of transportation forthwith.

(d) In the event repair or adjustment of any vehicle or its equipment is found necessary upon inspection, the seller at retail or owner of such vehicle may obtain such repair or adjustment at any place he/she may choose, but in every event an approval shall be obtained; otherwise, the vehicle shall not be operated upon the highways of the state.

(e) Every motorcycle, motor scooter or motor-driven cycle shall be inspected in accordance with the law of the state and shall display a certificate of inspection as is provided by laws of the state. Inspection standards for such motor vehicles shall be established by the registrar. Such inspection stations shall be specially licensed to inspect motorcycles, motor scooters and motor-driven cycles. Certificates of inspection for such vehicles shall be clearly distinguishable from those issued to other motor vehicles.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-57, 22-61)

Sec. 76-61. Solicitation on roadway prohibited.

No person shall distribute literature to, request donations from, or in any other manner perform acts of solicitation of any type directed at the operator or any passenger of any motor vehicle in a travel lane, including motor vehicles stopped at intersections or in obedience to any traffic control device, on any public street or highways within the state.
(Code 1971, § 22-58)
Cross References: Businesses, ch. 10.

Sec. 76-62. Prevention of excessive fumes or smoke.

The engine and power mechanism of every motor vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke.
(Code 1971, § 22-60)

Secs. 76-63--76-80. Reserved.

ARTICLE III.

OPERATION OF VEHICLES GENERALLY

Sec. 76-81. Use of skids across sidewalk for loading or unloading merchandise.

On streets otherwise restricted, merchandise may be transferred from or to trucks or other vehicles over the sidewalk by use of skids or planks, only when reasonably necessary and provided the sidewalk is not unreasonably obstructed, and then only for such period of time as is necessary, and if the sidewalk and travel thereon is obstructed by skids or planks for an unreasonable time any police officer in uniform may order such skids or planks removed, and if not removed he/she may remove or cause the same to be removed.
(Code 1971, § 22-71)
State Law References: Regulation of sidewalks, G.L. 1956, § 24-7-1.

Sec. 76-82. Vehicle loads causing unnecessary noise.

No one shall so load a vehicle with iron or other material that may strike together without properly deadening it so that it will cause no unnecessary noise.
(Code 1971, § 22-72)
Cross References: Noise, § 40-13.

Sec. 76-83. Driving on street closed to traffic.

It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to drive over that part of any street which is being mended, repaired or paved, if wholly closed to travel.
(Code 1971, § 22-73)
Cross References: Streets and sidewalks, ch. 70.

Sec. 76-84. Closing of streets and prohibition of parking for purpose of snow removal.

(a) Authority of director of public works to place signs. For the purpose of facilitating the removal of snow, the director of public works may, in his/her discretion, place properly marked signs along any street or streets or portions thereof as he/she shall from time to time deem necessary. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to enter upon, stop or park within the spaces indicated by such signs.

(b) Authority to declare parking ban. Further, for the purpose of facilitating the removal of snow, the director of public works may, in his/her discretion, declare a parking ban on such streets or portions thereof as he/she deems necessary.

(c) Parking in violation of ban. It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of a motor vehicle to park a motor vehicle in violation of any parking ban declared by the director of public works for the purpose of facilitating the removal of snow.

(d) Authority to remove vehicles; payment of costs of removal. The director of public works is authorized to cause the removal of all motor vehicles parked in violation of the provisions of this section. All costs and expenses of removing such vehicles shall be borne by the owners thereof.

(e) Penalty. Any person guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $100.00.
(Code 1971, § 22-74; Ord. No. O-05-5, § I, 4-12-05)
Cross References: Snow and ice on sidewalks, § 70-101 et seq.

Sec. 76-85. Yield-right-of-way streets.

The city council is hereby authorized and empowered to declare streets or any part of any street as yield-right-of-way streets, subject to the following regulations:

(1) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield-right-of-way sign shall slow to a reasonable speed for existing conditions of traffic and visibility, yielding the right-of-way to all vehicles on the intersecting street which are so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.

(2) The driver of any vehicle proceeding past a yield-right-of-way sign facing his/her vehicle and who interferes with or collides with the movement of any vehicle proceeding on the intersecting street shall be deemed prima facie in violation of this section.

Prior to the enactment of any such ordinance, the city council shall seek and take into consideration any report or recommendation submitted by the chief of police, the board of public safety, and the director of the department of public works.
(Code 1971, § 22-75)

Sec. 76-86. Restrictions on use of certain streets by motor trucks and buses.

(a) The use of motor trucks in and upon Balsam Street, Pinnery Avenue, Birchwood Avenue, Baywood Street, Greene Street, Strawberry Field Road East, Haverhill Avenue, Chatworth Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, Glocester Street, Diamond Hill Road, Dodge Street, Fairfax Drive, Blackburn Street, Illinois Avenue, James Street, Quimby Street, Aurora Drive between West Shore Road and Dry Brook Road, Reed Street, Gavel Avenue on the easterly side of Post Road, Maryland, Hasbrouck, Barden, Hoyle, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Roseland, Lincoln, Tennessee, Orchard, Heath and Beaver Avenues, King Street, Norton Street, Brentwood Avenue, Perry Street between Harrington and Norwood Avenues, Thurber Street, Potters Avenue, Third Avenue from Elmwood Avenue south to Pierce Street, and Norwood Avenue from Post to Pawtuxet Avenue, Covington Drive, Knight Street from Central Street to Bleachery Court, Natick Avenue, Chestnut Street, Vera Street, Smith Street, William Street, Delores Court, Harrington Avenue from Pawtuxet to Second Avenue, Brook Street, Lansing Avenue, Lakewood Street, Ash Street between Elm and Maple Streets, Fisher Avenue between Post Road and Calderwood Avenue, Groveland Avenue, Thayer Place from Dawson to Narragansett Parkway, Dryden Boulevard, Second Avenue from Elmwood Avenue to the dead end at the southerly end, Woodland Road, Birchwood Avenue, Third Avenue, Duane Street, Blackmore Street, Ladd Street, Williams Street, Commonwealth Avenue from Centerville Road to Tollgate Road, Maplewood Avenue, Fair Street from Post Road to Narragansett Parkway, Massasoit Drive from Post Road to Puritan Drive, Woguagonet at Oakland Beach Avenue, Hillard Avenue, Burt Street, Bellman Avenue, Majestic Street from Post Road to Edgemont Street, Cowesett Road, Lawn Avenue and Edman Street, Edman Street and Norwood Avenue, Welfare Avenue and Harrington Avenue between Post Road and Pawtuxet Avenue, and Jefferson Street, and Spring Green Road, and Long Street, Tiffany Avenue and Leroy Avenue, and Aquarius Drive at any time is hereby prohibited, and the chief of police is hereby authorized and directed to forthwith cause conspicuous signs to be placed on such highways giving notice of such prohibition; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall affect the use of such highways by any fire, city public works department, or police truck, ambulance or other motor truck using such highways in any emergency, or engaged in delivering goods, wares, merchandise or materials to or from any residence, building or lot bordering on such highways.

(b) The use of motor trucks and buses in and upon Ingalls Street to its intersection with Whitford Street, Alfred Street, Clorane Street, Gallway Street and Martine Street at any time is hereby prohibited, and the chief of police is hereby authorized and directed to forthwith cause conspicuous signs to be placed on such highways giving notice of such prohibition; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall affect the use of such highways by any fire, city, public works department or police vehicle, truck, ambulance or other motor truck using such highways in any emergency or engaged in delivering goods, wares, merchandise or materials to or from any residence, building or lot bordering on such highways, or shall affect the use of such highways by any school bus when engaged in picking up or delivering children of school age on such highways.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-76, 22-77; Ord. No. O-95-37, § I, 10-16-95; Ord. No. O-95-40, § I, 11-13-95; Ord. No. O-95-41, § I, 11-13-95; Ord. No. O-96-19, § I, 5-13-96; Ord. No. O-96-26, § I, 10-15-96; Ord. No. O-96-28, § I, 12-9-96; Ord. No. O-96-29, § I, 12-9-96; Ord. No. O-97-24, § I, 10-14-97; Ord. No. O-98-35, § I, 9-14-98; Ord. No. O-99-2, § I, 1-11-99; Ord. No. O-99-18, § I, 4-12-99; Ord. No. O-99-39, § I, 8-11-99; Ord. No. O-99-57, § I, 11-8-99; Ord. No. O-05-7, § I, 4-12-05; Ord. No. O-06-31, § I, 12-11-06)
State Law References: Prohibition of commercial vehicles by local authorities, G.L. 1956, § 31-25-26.

Sec. 76-87. Buses prohibited on Kilvert Street.

The use of Kilvert Street between Imera and Jefferson Boulevard by private or school buses as defined in G.L. 1956, § 31-1-3, as amended, is prohibited. Any person operating such a bus upon said portion of Kilvert Street in violation hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. The board of public safety shall cause to be erected and maintained signs showing the prohibition contained herein.
(Code 1971, § 22-78)

Sec. 76-88. Riding motor vehicle or bicycle on sidewalk; motorized devices on roadways, sidewalks and public property.

(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle, a motor-driven cycle or a bicycle upon any sidewalk or footpath in the city. Nor shall any person operate a motorized device as defined in section 76-1 in or upon any roadway, sidewalk, footpath or public property of the City of Warwick, provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit the operation of such motor vehicles as may be duly registered in accordance with state law along any roadway between a public highway and the designated parking area for such public property for the purpose of parking such motor vehicle or returning to such public way.

(b) When a minor operates a motorized device, the minor's legal guardian shall be legally responsible for the minor's violation of this ordinance.

(c) Violations of this section may be punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00. Each violation of this section mentioned shall be a separate violation punishable as provided herein.
(Code 1971, § 22-79; Ord. No. O-05-28, § II, 9-20-05)

Sec. 76-89. Operation of vehicles in park, waterfront, beach and recreational facilities.

(a) No person shall operate a motor scooter, minibike, motorbike or other like vehicle in the city park or on the premises of any city-operated waterfront, beach or recreational facility.

(b) No person shall operate a minibike, automobile, motorcycle, motor scooter, motorbike, recreational vehicle, camper, dune or sand buggy, so-called, or other type of vehicle or device propelled by an internal combustion engine in or upon any city-owned or city-operated beach or waterfront area.

(c) Off-road use of a minibike, automobile, motorcycle, motor scooter, motorbike, recreational vehicle, camper, dune or sand buggy, so-called, or other type of vehicle or device propelled by an internal combustion engine in or upon any city-owned or city-operated beach or waterfront area is prohibited.

(d) Police, fire, rescue and other emergency vehicles are exempt from the provisions of this section.

(e) Valid registered motorcycles shall be allowed to enter the areas normally utilized by other motor vehicles.

(f) Any person guilty of violating the provisions of this section shall be punished as provided in section 1-4.
(Code 1971, § 22-80)

Sec. 76-90. Coasting on sled or other device in street.

No person shall slide or coast on any sled, machine or other vehicle whatever, for amusement, in any of the public streets, lanes, avenues, or ways in any of the villages within the city.
(Code 1971, § 22-81)

Sec. 76-91. Speed limit in city parks.

No person shall drive a vehicle on any highway, roadway, or other areas within any city park at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour.
(Code 1971, § 22-82)

Sec. 76-92. Operation of motor vehicle on private property without owner's permission.

Every person who shall operate any vehicle, machine or device with an internal combustion engine (or other source of mechanical power) on private property, whether posted or not, without the permission of the owner, shall be punishable as provided in section 1-4.
(Code 1971, § 22-83)

Sec. 76-93. Designation of streets upon which speed control bumps may be installed.

The board of public safety is hereby authorized to designate streets, other than major thoroughfares, upon which speed control bumps may be installed.
(Code 1971, § 22-84)

Sec. 76-94. Tidewater Drive dead end.

Tidewater Drive shall be a dead end at its juncture with the former Palmer Farm, and the chief of police is hereby directed and authorized to forthwith cause conspicuous signs to be placed on Tidewater Drive giving notice of such dead-end designation, and the director of public works is hereby authorized and directed to construct a barrier of shrubbery at a point where the closure of Tidewater Drive occurs.
(Code 1971, § 22-85)

Sec. 76-95. Prohibited right turns.

(a) Vehicles entering Cowesett Road from the Warwick Musical Theater exit ramp on the southerly side of said road shall not turn right onto said Cowesett Road.

(b) Vehicles shall not enter Evergreen Avenue from Airport Road east of said roads between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

(c) There shall be no right turn permitted on red from Hardig Road at its intersection with Centerville Road (117).

(d) There shall be no right turn from Main Avenue onto Earl Street, Palace Avenue, or Morse Avenue between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

(e) Vehicles shall not enter Harmony Court from Airport Road between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
(Code 1971, § 22-86; Ord. No. O-00-43, § I, 12-12-00)

Sec. 76-96. Exceptions to section 76-95.

The provisions of section 76-95 above prohibiting righthand turns shall not apply to police, fire, rescue and other emergency vehicles, nor shall such provisions apply to school buses.
(Code 1971, § 22-87)

Sec. 76-97. Reasonable and prudent speed required.

No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.
(Code 1971, § 22-88)

Sec. 76-98. Conditions requiring reduced speed.

The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of section 76-97, drive at an appropriately reduced speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions.
(Code 1971, § 22-89)

Sec. 76-99. Minimum speed.

No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law. Police officers are hereby authorized to enforce this provision by directions to drivers, and, in the event of apparent willful disobedience to this provision and refusal to comply with direction of an officer in accordance herewith, the continued slow operation by a driver shall be a violation.
(Code 1971, § 22-90)

Sec. 76-100. Use of headlamps and other illuminating devices.

(a) No person shall operate any motor-driven cycle at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet at a speed greater than 35 miles per hour, unless such motor-driven cycle is equipped with a headlamp or headlamps which are adequate to reveal a person or vehicle at a distance of 300 feet ahead.

(b) Every vehicle upon a highway within this state at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of 500 feet ahead shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as hereinafter respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as hereinafter stated.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-91, 22-136)

Sec. 76-101. Speed limit for vehicles with solid rubber or cushion tires.

No person shall drive any vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires at a speed greater than a maximum of ten miles per hour.
(Code 1971, § 22-92)

Sec. 76-102. Vehicles to be driven on right half of roadway; exceptions.

Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:

(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, under the rules governing such movement;

(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair;

(3) Upon a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic, under the rules applicable thereon; or

(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic.
(Code 1971, § 22-93)

Sec. 76-103. Slow traffic to use righthand lane.

Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the righthand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the righthand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
(Code 1971, § 22-94)

Sec. 76-104. Passing vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and, upon roadways having width for not more than one line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.
(Code 1971, § 22-95)

Sec. 76-105. Overtaking and passing on left.

The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated:

(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall give a timely, audible signal and shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.

(2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his/her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.
(Code 1971, § 22-96)

Sec. 76-106. Overtaking and passing on right.

(a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:

(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn.

(2) Upon a one-way street, or upon any roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction of movement, where the roadway is free from obstructions and of sufficient width for two or more lines of moving vehicles.

(b) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the pavement or main-traveled portion of the roadway.
(Code 1971, § 22-97)

Sec. 76-107. Clearance for overtaking.

No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event, the overtaking vehicle must return to the righthand side of the roadway before coming within 100 feet of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
(Code 1971, § 22-98)

Sec. 76-108. Excessive speed.

Any person operating a motor vehicle in a posted zone, school zone or residential zone at a speed of 20 miles per hour or more over the speed limit established by law shall be guilty of operating at excessive speed. The penalty for violation of this section shall be as provided in section 1-4. A person violating this section shall be required to appear before the municipal court to answer such charge.
(Code 1971, § 22-99)

Sec. 76-109. Driving on divided highways.

Whenever any highway has been divided into two roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the righthand roadway, and no vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space, barrier or section, except through an opening in such physical barrier or dividing section or space or at a crossover or intersection established by public authority.
(Code 1971, § 22-100)

Sec. 76-110. Entering or leaving limited access roadway.

No person shall drive a vehicle onto or from any limited access roadway except at such entrances and exits as are established by public authority.
(Code 1971, § 22-101)

Sec. 76-111. Use of emergency breakdown lane for travel.

No person shall operate a motor vehicle for travel on the emergency breakdown lane, so-called, of any highway.
(Code 1971, § 22-102)

Sec. 76-112. Starting parked or stopped vehicle.

No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing or parked unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.
(Code 1971, § 22-103)

Sec. 76-113. Manner of turning at intersection.

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:

(1) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the righthand curb or edge of the roadway.

(2) Left turns on two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersections, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the centerline where it enters the intersection, and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the centerline of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable, the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.

(3) Left turns on other than two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction on one or more of the roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any such intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme lefthand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle, and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly as practicable, in the lefthand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered.
(Code 1971, § 22-104)
State Law References: Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 31-16-2.

Sec. 76-114. Places where U-turn prohibited.

No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within 500 feet.
(Code 1971, § 22-105)

Sec. 76-115. Turn signal required; turning movements generally.

No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper position upon the roadway as required in section 76-113, or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway, unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. No person shall so turn any vehicle without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided in the event any other traffic may be affected by such movement.
(Code 1971, § 22-106)

Sec. 76-116. Time of signaling turn.

A signal of intention to turn right or left, when required, shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.
(Code 1971, § 22-107)

Sec. 76-117. Signaling of stops.

No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided herein to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal.
(Code 1971, § 22-108)

Sec. 76-118. Method of giving signals.

(a) Any stop or turn signal when required herein shall be given either by means of the hand and arm or by a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device, except as otherwise provided in section 76-119.

(b) All signals herein required to be given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner, and such signal shall indicate as follows:

(1) Left turn: Hand and arm extended horizontally.

(2) Right turn: Hand and arm extended upward.

(3) Stop or decrease speed: Hand and arm extended downward.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-109, 22-111)

Sec. 76-119. Vehicles on which mechanical signal devices required.

Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with and the required signal shall be given by a signal lamp or lamps or mechanical signal device when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of such motor vehicle exceeds 24 inches, or when the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load thereof exceeds 14 feet. The latter measurement shall apply to any single vehicle and/or to any combination of vehicles.
(Code 1971, § 22-110)

Sec. 76-120. Right-of-way in absence of signs or signals.

(a) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway.

(b) When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

(c) The right-of-way rules declared in subsections (a) and (b) above are modified at through highways and otherwise as hereinafter stated in this chapter.
(Code 1971, § 22-112)

Sec. 76-121. Vehicle turning left.

The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard, but such driver, having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by this chapter, may make such left turn and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection from the opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle making the left turn.
(Code 1971, § 22-113)

Sec. 76-122. Stop at intersection with through highway.

The driver of a vehicle shall stop at the entrance to a through highway and shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles which have entered the intersection from such through highway, or which are approaching so closely on such through highway as to constitute an immediate hazard, but the driver having so yielded may proceed and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection on the through highway shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle so proceeding into or across the through highway.
(Code 1971, § 22-114)

Sec. 76-123. Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.

(a) Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs.

(b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver at a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but, if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway, before entering the intersection. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on such highway as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection.

(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but, if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection.
(Code 1971, § 22-115)

Sec. 76-124. Entering roadway from private road or driveway.

The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on such highway.
(Code 1971, § 22-116)

Sec. 76-125. Yielding to emergency vehicle.

(a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of 500 feet to the front of such vehicle, other than a police vehicle when operated as an authorized emergency vehicle and when the driver is giving audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle or by bell, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the righthand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.

(b) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
(Code 1971, § 22-117)

Sec. 76-126. Right-of-way of fire companies.

The officers and men/women of the fire department of the city, or any fire engine or hose company, or any protective department or company now or hereafter duly chartered and organized under the laws of this state for the protection of property from fire in this city, with their engines, hose carriages, teams, vehicles and other apparatus, shall have the right-of-way while going to a fire or upon any alarm thereof, and when on duty at any fire, in, upon or through any street, highway, lane, avenue or alley in this city, and every person in or upon or owning any vehicle, or upon any such street, highway, lane, avenue or alley, who shall willfully or maliciously refuse the right-of-way to or shall in any way willfully or maliciously obstruct or retard any fire engine, hose carriage, team, vehicle or other apparatus of any such fire department, fire company, protective department or company or any of the officers or men/women, while going to a fire or upon any alarm thereof, or while on duty at any fire, in, upon or through any such street, highway, lane, avenue, or alley shall be punishable as provided in section 1-4; provided, however, that the rights hereunder of the protective department or company shall be subject, at all times, to the rights hereunder of the fire department, fire engine company, and hose company.
(Code 1971, § 22-118)
Cross References: Fire prevention and protection, ch. 20.

Sec. 76-127. Right-of-way at rotaries.

In the absence of any traffic control device or sign, the driver of a vehicle about to enter a rotary, regardless of the direction from which the vehicle is approaching, shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles already in the rotary. The state traffic commission shall determine the location of yield signs at rotaries.
(Code 1971, § 22-119)

Sec. 76-128. Right-of-way in crosswalk.

When traffic control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. This provision shall not apply under the conditions stated in section 76-53.
(Code 1971, § 22-120)

Sec. 76-129. Passing vehicle stopped for pedestrian.

Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.
(Code 1971, § 22-121)

Sec. 76-130. Drivers to exercise due care regarding pedestrians.

Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or the other provisions of any local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or any person propelling a human-powered vehicle upon any roadway and shall give an audible signal when necessary, and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused, intoxicated or incapacitated person.
(Code 1971, § 22-122)

Sec. 76-131. Right-of-way when vehicle is crossing sidewalk.

The driver of a vehicle crossing a sidewalk shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic proceeding along and upon the sidewalk.
(Code 1971, § 22-123)

Sec. 76-132. Riding on motorcycles.

A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless such motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the rear or side of the operator.
(Code 1971, § 22-124)

Sec. 76-133. Obstruction of view of driver; interfering with driver.

(a) No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such number of persons exceeding three, as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver's control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.

(b) No passenger in a vehicle shall ride in such position as to interfere with the driver's view ahead or to the sides, or to interfere with his/her control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.
(Code 1971, § 22-125)

Sec. 76-134. Motor vehicles coasting downhill.

(a) The driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the gears of such vehicle in neutral.

(b) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.
(Code 1971, § 22-126)

Sec. 76-135. Following fire apparatus.

The driver of any vehicle other than one on official business shall not follow any fire apparatus traveling in response to a fire alarm closer than 500 feet or drive into or park such vehicle within the block where any fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm.
(Code 1971, § 22-127)
Cross References: Fire prevention and protection, ch. 20.

Sec. 76-136. Crossing fire hose.

No vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street or private driveway to be used at any fire or alarm of fire without the consent of the fire department official in command.
(Code 1971, § 22-128)
Cross References: Fire prevention and protection, ch. 20.

Sec. 76-137. Obedience to stop signs.

Every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, in the event there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting highway, before entering the intersection, except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal.
(Code 1971, § 22-129)

Sec. 76-138. Fastening of load and covering.

(a) Required. No person shall operate on any highway any vehicle with any load unless the load and any covering thereon is securely fastened so as to prevent the covering or load from becoming loose, detached or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway.

(b) Log and pulpwood trucks. No motor truck, trailer or semitrailer which is used for the purpose of hauling logs, pulpwood, lumber or other materials, which by their very nature may shift or roll so as to be likely to fall from such vehicle, shall be operated or moved over any highway unless its load is securely fastened to the vehicle by chains, cables or other approved devices as will effectively prevent the shifting or falling of such load or any part thereof from the vehicle. The ends of such chains, cables or other devices and any tire chains shall be tied securely, whether the vehicle is loaded or unloaded, so that loose ends shall not endanger pedestrians or other vehicles encountered on the highway.

(c) Exception for trucks with box-type bodies. This section shall not be construed to include a truck transporting lumber, wood or sawmill wastes when transported in a box-type body with solid sides, provided that such truck is not loaded higher than its sideboards.

(d) Vehicles carrying rubbish, refuse and debris. No person shall operate a motor truck or other vehicle carrying or transporting any rubbish, refuse or other debris on any highway without first securely fastening a covering thereon to prevent the contents from falling to the highway. No person shall operate on any highway any vehicle with any load unless the load and any covering thereon is securely fastened so as to prevent the covering or load from becoming loose, detached or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway.

(e) Penalty. A person who violates the provisions of this section shall be punishable as provided in section 1-4.
(Code 1971, § 22-130)

Sec. 76-139. Noise limits.

(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle, nor shall the owner of any vehicle allow such vehicle to be operated, at any time, or under any condition of grade, load, acceleration or deceleration, in such a manner as to exceed the following noise limit based on a distance of 50 feet from the center of the lane of travel within the speed limit. For the purposes of this section, "dBA" means decibels measured with a calibrated sound level meter weighted to the "A" scale. In speed zones of 35 miles per hour or less the noise limit shall be 86 dBA. In speed zones of more than 35 miles per hour the noise limit shall be 90 dBA.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle with a radio, stereo, or audio system to produce sound which exceeds 86 dBA as measured from a minimum distance of five feet in any direction from said motor vehicle; provided, that police cars, ambulances, and fire apparatus shall not be subject to this section; provided further, that the Warwick Board of Public Safety may, at its discretion, issue a temporary exemption by special permit upon a showing of good cause. Any violation of this subsection shall be punishable by a fine of $50.00.
(Code 1971, § 22-131; Ord. No. O-99-56, § I, 11-8-99)

Sec. 76-140. Driving through funeral procession.

(a) Any person who operates a motor vehicle on any of the highways of this state in such manner as to willfully interject a funeral cortege shall be guilty of a violation.

(b) For the purpose of this section, a funeral cortege is defined as a procession of motor vehicles clearly identified by operating headlights, signs, flags or other identifying devices as participating in a funeral.
(Code 1971, § 22-132)

Sec. 76-141. Vehicles emerging from alleys, driveways and buildings.

The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley, driveway or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or private 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 the roadway.
(Code 1971, § 22-133)

Sec. 76-142. Windshield and window stickers.

No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, side wings, or side or rear windows of such vehicle which obstructs the driver's clear view of the highway or any intersecting highway; provided, however, that the registrar may permit the placing of special stickers upon the windshield or any of the windows of a motor vehicle in the manner specified by the registrar.
(Code 1971, § 22-134)

Sec. 76-143. Prohibited turns generally.

It shall be a violation to make a right or left turn when prohibited by ordinance, the police department or the department of public works and when a sign is posted or a duly authorized person is there directing traffic or prohibiting such turns.
(Code 1971, § 22-135)

Sec. 76-144. Display of lighted lamps; standards for stop and signal lamps.

(a) At all times specified in section 76-100(b), at least two lighted lamps shall be displayed, one on each side, at the front of every motor vehicle other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, except when such vehicle is parked, subject to the regulations governing lights on parked vehicles.

(b) A stop lamp shall be plainly visible and understandable from a distance of 100 feet to the rear both during normal sunlight and at nighttime, and a signal lamp or lamps indicating intention to turn shall be visible and understandable during the daytime and nighttime from a distance of 100 feet both to the front and rear. When a vehicle is equipped with a stop lamp or other signal lamps, such lamp or lamps shall at all times be maintained in good working condition. No stop lamp or signal lamps shall project a glaring or dazzling light.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-137, 22-143)

Sec. 76-145. Fenders and wheel flaps.

No person shall operate any motor vehicle on any public highway of this state unless such vehicle is equipped with fenders covering the front wheels of such motor vehicle, or operate any passenger motor vehicle on any public highway equipped with tires which extend beyond the fenders or body of such vehicle unless it is also equipped with flaps or suitable guards to reduce spray or splash to the rear and sides.
(Code 1971, § 22-138)

Sec. 76-146. Horn.

Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, but no horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. The driver of a motor vehicle shall, when reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation, give audible warning with his/her horn, but shall not otherwise use such horn when upon a highway.
(Code 1971, § 22-139)

Sec. 76-147. Illumination of rear registration plate; wiring of rear lights in connection with headlamps.

Either a taillamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible from a distance of 60 feet to the rear. Any taillamp or taillamps, together with any separate lamp for illuminating the rear registration plate, shall be so wired as to be lighted whenever the head lamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted.
(Code 1971, § 22-140)

Sec. 76-148. Wearing earphones or headset while operating vehicle.

A person shall not drive a bicycle or motor vehicle upon any highway while wearing earphones or a headset. Any person who violates this section shall be fined the sum of $25.00 for the first offense, the sum of $50.00 for the second offense and the sum of $100.00 for the third and each subsequent offense.
(Code 1971, § 22-142)

Sec. 76-149. Maximum intensity of lights; maximum number of lamps lighted.

(a) Any lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle other than headlamps, spot lamps, auxiliary lamps or flashing front direction signals which project a beam of light at an intensity greater than 300 candlepower shall be so directed that no part of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than 75 feet from the vehicle.

(b) Whenever a motor vehicle equipped with headlamps as herein required is also equipped with any auxiliary lamps or a spot lamp or another lamp on the front thereof projecting a beam of an intensity greater than 300 candlepower, not more than a total of four of any such lamps on the front of a vehicle shall be lighted at any one time when upon a highway.
(Code 1971, §§ 22-144, 22-146)

Sec. 76-150. Visibility of registration plate.

The registration plate and the required letters and numerals thereon, except the year number on which issued, shall be of sufficient size to be plainly readable from a distance of 100 feet during daylight.
(Code 1971, § 22-147)

Sec. 76-151. Slow-moving vehicle emblems.

(a) Except where otherwise specifically provided in this section, every motor vehicle designed for operation at speeds not in excess of 25 miles per hour shall at all times be equipped with a slow-moving vehicle emblem mounted on the rear thereof, which emblem shall comply with the current standards and specifications approved by the registrar.

(b) Every motor vehicle normally operating at speeds not in excess of 25 miles per hour shall at all times be equipped with such an emblem in the following manner: where a towed unit is sufficiently large to obscure any slow-moving vehicle emblem on the rear of a motor vehicle, only the towed unit need be equipped with such an emblem; and, where the slow-moving vehicle emblem on the motor vehicle would not be obscured by the towed unit, then either or both may be equipped with the required emblem, but it shall be sufficient if either has it.
(Code 1971, § 22-148)

Sec. 76-152. Permitting minor to drive.

No person shall cause or knowingly permit his/her child or ward under the age of 16 years to drive a motor vehicle upon any highway.
(Code 1971, § 22-149)

Sec. 76-153. Required equipment for motorcycles, motor scooters and motor-driven cycles.

Operators of motorcycles, motor scooters and motor-driven cycles shall use eye protection of a type approved by the registrar when operating their vehicles on streets and highways. Every motorcycle, motor scooter and motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with a rearview mirror. The registrar is hereby authorized to set forth rules and regulations governing the use of other equipment on such vehicles.
(Code 1971, § 22-150)

Sec. 76-154. Marking of trucks and trailers as to authorized weight.

Every motor truck, trailer or semitrailer which shall be operated upon the public highways shall have printed on each side in letters and numerals at least one inch in height the weight of the vehicle in pounds and the rated carrying capacity in pounds.
(Code 1971, § 22-151)

Sec. 76-155. Rearview mirror.

(a) Every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror so located as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such vehicle.

(b) Every motor vehicle, the primary function of which is the carrying of passengers, shall be equipped with a rearview mirror on the left front door or fender, so located as to reflect a view of the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle.
(Code 1971, § 22-152)

Sec. 76-156. Metal tires prohibited.

No person shall operate or move on any highway any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer having any metal tire in contact with the roadway.
(Code 1971, § 22-153)

Sec. 76-157. Windshield wipers.

(a) The windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield, which device shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle.

(b) Every windshield wiper upon a motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working order.
(Code 1971, § 22-154)

Sec. 76-158. Protuberances on tires.

No tires on a vehicle moved on a highway shall have on its periphery any block, flange, cleat, or pointed spike or other protuberance of any material other than rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire, except that it shall be permissible to use tires with flat-headed studs projecting 1/16 inch or less beyond the tread of the traction surface from November 15 to April 1, and except that it shall permissible to use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway, and except also that it shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required for safety because of snow, ice or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid.
(Code 1971, § 22-155)

Sec. 76-159. Prevention of leakage of load.

No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom, except that sand may be dropped for the purpose of securing traction, or water or other substances may be sprinkled on a roadway in cleaning or maintaining such roadway.
(Code 1971, § 22-156)

Sec. 76-160. Carrying and display of driver's license.

(a) Generally. Every licensee shall have his/her operator's or chauffeur's license in his/her immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display the same upon demand of any peace officer or inspector of the registry and shall, upon request by any proper officer, write his/her name in the presence of such officer for the purpose of being identified. However, no person charged with violating this section shall be convicted if he/she produces in court or the office of the arresting officer an operator's or chauffeur's license theretofore issued to him/her and valid at the time of his/her arrest.

(b) School bus operators. Every school bus operator shall display in a prominent place in the bus he/she is operating both a valid chauffeur's license and a valid school bus driver's certificate, both of which have been issued by this state under the provisions of state law. A display case shall be provided to display these documents by the registered owner no later than September 1, 1991.
(Code 1971, § 22-157)

Sec. 76-161. Interior lights to be lighted when vehicle is stopped by police at night.

The operator of any vehicle upon a highway within this city, upon the stopping of such vehicle by any law enforcement or police officer, shall, at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise display and operate its interior lights until such time as such officer allows the vehicle to continue in its operation.
(Code 1971, § 22-158)

Sec. 76-162. Operation of vehicle without evidence of registration.

No person shall operate, nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated, upon any highway or bicycle trail or path any vehicle required to be registered hereunder unless there has been issued therefor a valid registration card and unless there shall be attached thereto and displayed thereon, when and as required by the General Laws of the state, a valid registration plate or plates issued therefor by the registry for the current registration year, except as otherwise expressly permitted in the General Laws. Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
(Code 1971, § 22-159)

Sec. 76-163. Driving around rotaries.

A vehicle passing around rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.
(Code 1971, § 22-160)

Sec. 76-164. Driving on laned roadways.

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules, in addition to all others consistent herewith, shall apply:

(1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.

(2) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and such center lane is clear of traffic with a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of such allocation.

(3) Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.
(Code 1971, § 22-161)

Sec. 76-165. Interval between vehicles.

The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway, and shall, whenever traveling upon a business or residential district, and whenever traffic permits, leave sufficient space so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to a caravan under police escort or a funeral procession.
(Code 1971, § 22-162)

Sec. 76-166. Blocking intersection.

The driver of a motor vehicle shall not enter an intersection, whether or not any traffic signal is green, unless there is sufficient space in the roadway he/she is about to enter beyond the intersection to receive his/her vehicle without blocking the intersection.
(Code 1971, § 22-163)

Secs. 76-167--76-190. Reserved.

ARTICLE IV.

STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING*
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* Cross References: Parking in sidewalk or sidewalk area, § 70-162.
State Law References: Power of local authorities to regulate stopping and standing of vehicles, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-12(1); stopping, standing and parking generally, G.L. 1956, § 31-12-21 et seq.
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Sec. 76-191. Obstruction of traffic.

It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to place, stop or park the same in any street so as to prevent or obstruct the passing of other vehicles, unless for a reasonable time when necessary, but not exceeding five minutes at a time.
(Code 1971, § 22-171)

Sec. 76-192. Parking restrictions generally.

(a) Violations. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park the same at any time for any one consecutive period of time longer than specified on any of the streets or parts thereof listed in this section.

(b) Parking allowed. Parking is allowed on the following streets as provided in this subsection:

(1) For 60 minutes on both sides of Main Street, Post Road, Apponaug, from Colonial Avenue and Pleasant Street westerly to Pontiac Road and Post Road at Apponaug, Four Corners, 24 hours each day.

(2) On each side of Kilvert Street, there shall be a limit of one-hour parking.

(3) On the westerly side of Oakland Beach Avenue between Pole 90 and Pole 92, restricted to one-half hour.

(4) On the odd-numbered side of Royal Avenue.

(5) One-hour parking shall be permitted on Sharon Street from Potters Avenue 100 feet in a northerly direction from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on school days only.

(6) On one side of Oakdale Street.

(7) On one side of Columbia Avenue.

(8) On one side of Grovedale Street.

(9) On one side of Lakeside Avenue.

(10) On one side of Urban Avenue.

(11) On one side of Posnegansett Avenue.

(12) Parking shall be limited to one hour between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on school days on the easterly side of Draper Avenue from the southern driveway of the John Greene School to the northern driveway of the Samuel Gorton Junior High School.

(13) Parking shall be limited to two hours along the side of Limestone Road adjacent to Champlin Monument to the extent of the Oakland Beach School property.

(14) For 15 minutes for the two parking spaces to the right of the main entrance of Oakland Beach School.

(15) One-half hour only parking on northerly side of Washington Street from Warwick Avenue to Monroe Street.

(16) No parking on either side of Old Mill Boulevard.

(17) No parking 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on school days, on Nelson Street.

(18) For 15 minutes for two parking spaces at 666 East Avenue on the north side of East Avenue.

(19) On the east side of Norwood Avenue from the southerly end of the Norwood School property to the northerly end of the school gym for only 15 minutes on school days between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

(20) For 5 minutes only on the north side of Relph Street between the entrances to the first and second parking lots for Aldrich Jr. High School.

(21) On the north side of Arthur Street from the "No Parking" sign which is posted 20 feet from the intersection of Arthur Street and Warwick Avenue for the length of 100 feet from said "No Parking" sign, for a maximum of one hour.

(22) On each side of Alhambra Road, there shall be a limit of one-hour parking.

(23) On each side of Vanderbilt Road, there shall be a limit of one-hour parking.

(c) No parking allowed. It shall be unlawful for any operator of any vehicle to park the same:

(1) Within 25 feet of the point where the curblines extended would intersect at a street corner.

(2) Within any space set apart as a bus stop.

(3) Reserved.

(4) On both sides of Warwick Neck Avenue, Warwick Neck from Arlington Avenue southerly to the end of the highway, except that between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. diagonal parking for 15 vehicles will be permitted on the easterly side of the highway and for ten vehicles on the westerly side of the highway in spaces marked off for that purpose on the surface at the extreme southerly end of the highway, from April 1 to October 31 of each year.

(5) On the easterly side of Post Road, Hillsgrove, from Airway Road to Earlham Way, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(6) On the westerly side of Post Road, Hillsgrove, from Priscilla Avenue to Connecticut Avenue, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(7) On either side of Airport Road, Hillsgrove, from Oak Grove Avenue to Evergreen Avenue, from May 15 to September 1 of each year.

(8) On either side of Apponaug Road, Apponaug, from Oak Tree Avenue and Villa Avenue westerly to Valley Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from September 1 to June 30 of each year.

(9) On either side of Oak Tree Avenue from Apponaug Road to Long Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from September 1 to June 30 of each year.

(10) On either side of Long Street, Apponaug, from Oak Tree Avenue and the westerly property line of the Lockwood High School between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from September 1 to June 30 of each year.

(11) On either side of Broadview Avenue, Hess Avenue and Nightingale Avenue from April 1 to October 31 of each year.

(12) On the easterly side of Post Road, Apponaug, from Main Street to Water Street.

(13) On either side of Ives Road, Sand Point, Potowomut, from Elkins Avenue easterly to the end of the road, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(14) On the southerly side of Ives Road, Potowomut, from Elkins Avenue to Robert Avenue, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(15) On either side of Post Road, Apponaug, from the northerly property line of the New England Light and Power Company plant, northerly to Crest Avenue, between May 15 and September 15 of each year.

(16) On either side of Warwick Avenue, Oakland Beach, between Oakland Beach Avenue and Sea View Drive, between May 15 and September 15 of each year.

(17) On either side of Spruce Street from Post Road northerly to Coyle Avenue for a period in excess of two hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

(18) On the easterly side of Narragansett Parkway, Pawtuxet, from Peck Lane to a point 100 feet northerly between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

(19) On the southerly side of Post Road, Lakewood, from Warwick Avenue to Aborn Avenue, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from September 1 to June 30 of each year.

(20) On the westerly side of Warwick Avenue, Lakewood, between Third Avenue and First Avenue.

(21) On either side of Apponaug Avenue, Lakewood, from Ralph Street to Palm Boulevard, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from September 1 to June 30 of each year.

(22) On either side of Ralph Street, Lakewood, from Apponaug Avenue to John Street, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from September 1 to June 30 of each year.

(23) On either side of John Street, Lakewood, from Ralph Street to Speywood Avenue, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from September 1 to June 30 of each year.

(24) On the easterly side of Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, from Dawson Avenue to Waldron Avenue, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(25) On either side of Sea View Drive, Oakland Beach, from Hewitt Avenue to the location of the New England Light and Power Company Pole No. 48, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(26) On either side of Bay Avenue, Oakland Beach, from Warwick Avenue to Sea View Drive, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(27) Reserved.

(28) On either side of Claris Street from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(29) On either side of Little Pond Lane, Glen Drive, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(30) On either side of Ruby Road from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(31) On either side of Lake Street from Eighth Street to Little Pond from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(32) On either side of Apponaug Road from Cove Avenue to Orchard Avenue from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(33) On any public highway in the city at a space or location where signs are erected restricting and prohibiting the standing or parking of motor vehicles.

(34) On either side of Oak Street between Spruce Street and Prospect Street.

(35) On either side of Tillinghast Avenue from the corner of East Avenue to a point commencing with the lot line of No. 15 Tillinghast Avenue for a period in excess of two hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the days Monday through Friday.

(36) On the westerly side of Oakland Beach Avenue from West Shore Road to the northern boundary of Gordon Avenue.

(37) On the easterly and westerly sides of Commonwealth Avenue, also known as Route 115.

(38) On either side of Glen Drive between West Shore Road and Claris Street.

(39) On the southerly side of Allard Street.

(40) On either side of Chepiwanoxet Way.

(41) On either side of Illinois Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the days Monday through Friday.

(42) On the easterly side of Oakland Beach Avenue from 898 Oakland Beach Avenue to the end.

(43) On Seaview Drive from its intersection with Coburn Street to its southerly end.

(44) On each side of Bridal north of its intersection with New London Avenue.

(45) On either side of Oakland Beach Avenue from the northerly end of the Warwick Boys' Club property to Salix Street.

(46) On either side of Sefton Avenue from Woguagonet Street to Boyd Field.

(47) On either side of Red Chimney Drive from Love Lane to Meeting House.

(48) On Sylvia Street, from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(49) On the southerly side of Woodstock Drive, from the intersection of Warrick Avenue for a distance of 25 feet.

(50) On Second Avenue, from Elmwood Avenue to Harrington Avenue, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

(51) On Fred Humlak Street on the northeasterly side only.

(52) On both sides of Hall Street for a period in excess of one hour between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

(53) On either side of Old Mill Boulevard, from #56 to end of Old Mill Boulevard.

(54) On either side of Dundas Avenue southerly, from #68 to the end.

(55) On either side of Spadina Avenue, from #41 southerly to the end of Spadina Avenue.

(56) On both sides of Strender Boulevard (commonly known as Oakland Beach Access Road).

(57) On either side of Walton Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(58) On either side of Juniper Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(59) On either side of Pevear between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(60) On either side of Melbourne Road between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(61) On either side of Nichol Avenue between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(62) On either side of Capron Farm from 261 Capron Farm to its southerly end at the water between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from May 15 to September 15 of each year.

(63) On Brian Drive, no parking to corner sign on the