The Town of Morningside Police Department has started strict enforcement of parking violations that occur in the Town limits. As a start, motor vehicles that are parked in yards, motor vehicles that are being overhauled and repaired, motor vehicles with dual rear wheels and the storage of unregistered or unlicensed motor vehicles are being targeted. Listed below are a few of the violations that will be enforced:
Section 23-116
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to park and leave standing any motor vehicle undergoing major repairs, or overhaul any vehicle or automobile on any street or roadway or between roadway and property line.
Section 23-117
It shall be unlawful for any person or person to park any truck with dual rear wheels, within the Town limits (excluding passenger vans, recreational vehicles and privately owned, non-commercial stock bodied pickup trucks used for the pulling of recreational vehicles and boats) on any street, public highway or any driveway or on any lot or private property in the residential area of the Town of Morningside except for the purpose of loading or unloading said truck, or for any emergency repairs. Any person utilizing a truck with dual wheels for the purpose of transportation to and from work may apply to the Town Council for exemption from this section. This section specifically excludes all vehicles owned by businesses within the Town that possess a valid business license for vehicles parked on the private commercial property of that business. Town residents, first violation will receive a written warning; each additional violation will result in a $250.00 fine.
Section 23-117a
The following vehicles will not be considered for an exemption of Section 23-117:
1. Stake platform trucks
2. Dump trucks
3. Cranes
4. Tow trucks
5. Vehicles in excess of 10,000 lbs. G.V.W.
6. Cargo or step van
Penalty for each violation shall be $100.00.
Remember: If you have any questions regarding these matter, please call Chief Mills, Town of Morningside Police Department at 301-736-7400 or you can blog at http://morningsidepolicechief.blogspot.com
"With your assistance, we can continue to make the Town of Morningside a cleaner and safer environment for all to live, work and play".
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