Traffic Regulations Training Manual

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1 Traffic Regulations Training Manual New Jersey Department of Transportation

2 DOUGLAS R. BARTLETT, MANAGER TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND INVESTIGATIONS NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX 613 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY PHONE: THOMAS J. PRETTYMAN, SUPERVISOR TRAFFIC INVESTIGATIONS AND REGULATIONS NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. BOX 613 TRENTON, NEW JERSEY PHONE: i

3 ENGINEERING PHONE DIRECTORY NORTHEAST REGION Bergen / Essex / Hudson / Passaic / Union (973) NORTHWEST REGION Hunterdon / Morris / Somerset / Sussex / Warren (609) SOUTHEAST REGION Atlantic / Cape May / Cumberland / Monmouth / Ocean / Salem (609) SOUTHWEST REGION Burlington / Camden / Gloucester / Mercer / Middlesex (609) STATEWIDE Railroad Crossings / Light Rail / CADD / Pavement Markings / Signing / Special Projects (609) STATEWIDE Traffic Investigations / Regulations (609) ii

4 FOREWORD The model traffic Ordinances, Resolutions and Regulations in this booklet were prepared by staff members of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations. The models are intended for use as guides in their preparation, either as individual Regulations or a Codification. Care has been taken to avoid inclusion of any statutory provision in view of the fact that this is prohibited pursuant to the introductory clause of N.J.S.A. 39: Any Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation which contains any matter covered by or which alters or in any way nullifies the provisions of Chapter 4 of Title 39 is not permitted. Ordinances drafted in accordance with the language set forth in the models will be considered acceptable as to form. However, because certain traffic regulations necessitate field investigations, it is suggested that any proposed regulation first be submitted to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations (NJDOT) by letter or as a draft Ordinance. This will enable us to review and complete a field investigation of the proposed regulation. Upon completion of the aforementioned process, this office will respond in writing as to whether or not the proposed traffic regulation is warranted, and conforms to the standards as set forth in the Manual on Uniform Control Devices for Streets & Highways and the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations. If the traffic regulation is found to be warranted a draft Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation will be forwarded for your adoption. Upon receipt of our correspondence County or Municipal Officials should proceed with the adoption process required by statute and forward a certified Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation with the appropriate raised seal to this Bureau for the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. Note: All correspondence of any nature in regard to a traffic regulation should be mailed directly to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations at the mailing address indicated below. Correspondence sent to the Commissioner or Correspondence Unit may delay your request. Every effort has been made to make this document self-explanatory. However, in the event you have any questions or require additional information, please contact: Manager Traffic Engineering and Investigations P. O. Box 613 Telephone (609) Trenton, NJ FAX (609) Revised: January 01, 2003 by T.J.P. iii

5 Table of Contents This Guide to the Preparation of Traffic Ordinances and Traffic Regulations Course Material may be also found in an updated version at where you will be prompted to the aforementioned document. Page(s) Title 39 Definitions (N.J.S.A. 39:1-1) 1-9 Chapter 1 The Factual Preparation of Traffic Ordinances and Resolutions Approval of the Commissioner of Transportation required as indicated in the Factual Preparation of Traffic Ordinances and Resolutions including the Governing Approval for various Jurisdictions Initial Request Procedure 19 Powers of Municipalities and Model Ordinances N.J.S.A. 39:4-1: Commissioner of Transportation Required and Model Application N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(a) through (e): Commissioner of Transportation Required and Optional along with Model Ordinances Quick Reference Chart (Various N.J.S.A. Statutes & Approval Requirements) Angle and Permit Parking Criteria and Diagram for Angle Parking Parking Prohibitions and Sample Diagram (N.J.S.A. 39:4-138) Handicapped Parking and Sample Diagram Crosswalks and Sample Diagram iv

6 Traffic Regulations on Public, Private & Municipal Parks Speed Bumps & Speed Humps (Traffic Calming) Bike Routes/Lanes 71 Truck Routes 71 Advertisement on State Highways Roll-off Dumpsters 74 Frequently Used N.J.S.A. 40 Statutes And Sample Ordinance and Resolutions Off-Street Handicapped Parking Diagram 84 Street Vacations / Adoption of Ordinance (Municipal Streets) 85 Bicycle Routes and Paths (MUTCD) Various Internet References 121 Regulatory Signs and Specialty Signs Chapter 2 Codification of Traffic Ordinances Model Traffic Ordinance, General Provisions for all Codifications and Sample Schedules Chapter 3 Speed Limits Criteria for Curve Advisory Speeds 159 School Speed Limit Request Form 160 Sample Construction Speed Limit Ordinance 161 v

7 Sample Ordinance Pursuant to 39:4-8(b) 162 Guidelines for Speed Signing Criteria Pursuant to 39:4-8(b) 166 Speed Limit Signage 167 Reference Sheets Radar Speed Check Data Chapter 4 Application Procedures for Traffic Signals Request Process Design Approval 180 Chapter 5 No Passing Zones Request Process 181 Sample Ordinance / Resolution Criteria Pursuant to 39:4-8(b) 184 State Highways 185 vi

8 TITLE 39 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATION N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 Words and phrases defined 39:1-1. As used in this subtitle, unless other meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context, or unless inconsistent with the manifest intention of the Legislature: "Alley" means a public highway wherein the roadway does not exceed 12 feet in width. "Authorized emergency vehicles" means vehicles of the fire department, police vehicles and such ambulances and other vehicles as are approved by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation when operated in response to an emergency call. "Automobile" includes all motor vehicles except motorcycles "Berm" means that portion of the highway exclusive of roadway and shoulder, bordering the shoulder but not to be used for vehicular travel. "Business district" means that portion of a highway and the territory contiguous thereto, where within any 600 feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks, office buildings, railroad stations, and public buildings which occupy at least 300 feet of frontage on one side or 300 feet collectively on both sides of the roadway. "Car pool" means two or more persons commuting on a daily basis to and from work by means of a vehicle with a seating capacity of nine passengers or less. "Commercial motor vehicle" includes every type of motor-driven vehicle used for commercial purposes on the highways, such as the transportation of goods, wares and merchandise, excepting such vehicles as are run only upon rails or tracks and vehicles of the passenger car type used for touring purposes or the carrying of farm products and milk, as the case may be. "Commissioner" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation of this State. 1

9 "Commuter van" means a motor vehicle having a seating capacity of not less than seven nor more than 15 adult passengers, in which seven or more persons commute on a daily basis to and from work and which vehicle may also be operated by the driver or other designated persons for their personal use. "Crosswalk" means that part of a highway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the shoulder, or, if none, from the edges of the roadway; also, any portion of a highway at an intersection or elsewhere distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other marking on the surface. "Dealer" includes every person actively engaged in the business of buying, selling or exchanging motor vehicles or motorcycles and who has an established place of business. "Department" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation of this State acting directly or through its duly authorized officers or agents. "Deputy Commissioner" means deputy director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation. "Deputy Director" means deputy director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation. "Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation. "Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation acting directly or through its duly authorized officers or agents. "Driver" means the rider or driver of a horse, bicycle or motorcycle or the driver or operator of a motor vehicle, unless otherwise specified. "Explosives" means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing that an ignition by fire, friction, by concussion, by percussion, or by detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb. 2

10 "Farm tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines, and other implements of husbandry. "Flammable liquid" means any liquid having a flash point below 200º Fahrenheit, and a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds. "Gross weight" means the combined weight of a vehicle and a load thereon. "High occupancy vehicle" or "HOV" means a vehicle which is used to transport two or more persons and shall include public transportation, car pool, van pool, and other vehicles as determined by regulation of the Department of Transportation. "Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. "Horse" includes mules and all other domestic animals used as draught animals or beasts of burden. "Inside lane" means the lane nearest the center line of the roadway. "Intersection" means the area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines or, if none, the lateral boundary lines of two or more highways which join one another at an angle, whether or not one such highway crosses another. "Laned roadway" means a roadway which is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic. "Leased limousine" means any limousine subject to regulation in the State which: a. Is offered for rental or lease, without a driver, to be operated by a limousine service as the lessee, for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire; and b. Is leased or rented for a period of one year or more following registration. "Leased motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle subject to registration in this State which: a. Is offered for rental or lease, without a driver, to be operated by the lessee, his agent or servant, for purposes other than the transportation of passengers for hire; and 3

11 b. Is leased or rented for a period of one year or more following registration. "Limited-access highway" means every highway, street, or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or from the same except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street, or roadway; and includes any highway designated as a "freeway" or "parkway" by authority of law. "Local authorities" means every county, municipal and other local board or body having authority to adopt local police regulations under the Constitution and laws of this State, including every county governing body with relation to county roads. "Magistrate" means any municipal court and the Superior Court, and any officer having the powers of a committing magistrate and the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation. "Manufacturer" means a person engaged in the business of manufacturing or assembling motor vehicles, which will, under normal business conditions during the year, manufacture or assemble at least 10 new motor vehicles. "Metal tire" means every tire the surface of which in contact with the highway is wholly or partly of metal or other hard non-resilient material. "Motorized bicycle" means a pedal bicycle having a helper motor characterized in that either the maximum piston displacement is less than 50 cc. or said motor is rated at no more than 1.5 brake horsepower and said bicycle is capable of a maximum speed of no more than 25 miles per hour on a flat surface. "Motorcycle" includes motorcycles, motor bikes, bicycles with motor attached and all motor-operated vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type, except motorized bicycles as defined in this section, whether the motive power be a part thereof or attached thereto and having a saddle or seat with driver sitting astride or upon it or a platform on which the driver stands. "Motor-drawn vehicle" includes trailers, semi trailers, or any other type of vehicle drawn by a motor-driven vehicle. "Motor vehicle" includes all vehicles propelled otherwise than by muscular power, excepting such vehicles as run only upon rails or tracks and motorized bicycles. 4

12 "Non-commercial truck" means every motor vehicle designed primarily for transportation of property, and which is not a "commercial vehicle." "Official traffic control devices" means all signs, signals, markings, and devices not inconsistent with this subtitle placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. "Omnibus" includes all motor vehicles used for the transportation of passengers for hire, except commuter vans and vehicles used in ridesharing arrangements and school buses, if the same are not otherwise used in the transportation of passengers for hire. "Operator" means a person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle or street car. "Outside lane" means the lane nearest the curb or outer edge of the roadway. "Owner" means a person who holds the legal title of a vehicle, or if a vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or if a mortgagor of a vehicle is entitled to possession, then the conditional vendee, lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner for the purpose of this subtitle. "Parking" means the standing or waiting on a street, road or highway of a vehicle not actually engaged in receiving or discharging passengers or merchandise, unless in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals. "Passenger automobile" means all automobiles used and designed for the transportation of passengers, other than omnibuses and school buses. "Pedestrian" means a person afoot. "Person" includes natural persons, firms, co partnerships, associations, and corporations. 5

13 "Pneumatic tire" means every tire in which compressed air is designed to support the load. "Pole trailer" means every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to the towing vehicle by means of a reach, or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for transporting long or irregularly shaped loads, such as poles, pipes, or structural members capable, generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections. "Private road or driveway" means every road or driveway not open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. "Railroad train" means a steam engine, electric or other motor, with or without cars coupled thereto, operated upon rails, except street cars. "Recreation vehicle" means a self-propelled or towed vehicle equipped to serve as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel purposes and used solely as a family or personal conveyance. "Residence district" means that portion of a highway and the territory contiguous thereto, not comprising a business district, where within any 600 feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or residential purposes which occupy 300 feet or more of frontage on at least one side of the highway. "Ridesharing" means the transportation of persons in a motor vehicle, with a maximum carrying capacity of not more than 15 passengers, including the driver, where such transportation is incidental to the purpose of the driver. The term shall include such ridesharing arrangements known as car pools and van pools. "Right-of-way" means the privilege of the immediate use of the highway. "Road tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry any load thereon either independently or any part of the weight of a vehicle or load so drawn. "Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder. In the event a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term "roadway" as used herein shall refer to any such roadway separately, but not to all such roadways, collectively. 6

14 "Safety zone" means the area or space officially set aside within a highway for the exclusive use of pedestrians, which is so plainly marked or indicated by proper signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone. "School bus" means every motor vehicle operated by, or under contract with, a public or governmental agency, or religious or other charitable organization or corporation, or privately operated for compensation for the transportation of children to or from school for secular or religious education, which complies with the regulations of the Department of Education affecting school buses, including "School Vehicle Type I" and "School Vehicle Type II" as defined below: "School Vehicle Type I" means any vehicle with a seating capacity of 17 or more, used to transport enrolled children, and adults only when serving as chaperones, to or from a school, school connected activity, day camp, summer day camp, nursery school, child care center, preschool center or other similar places of education. Such vehicle shall comply with the regulations of the Division of Motor Vehicles and either the Department of Education or the Department of Human Services, whichever is the appropriate supervising agency. "School Vehicle Type II" means any vehicle with a seating capacity of 16 or less, used to transport enrolled children, and adults only when serving as chaperones, to or from a school, school connected activity, day camp, summer day camp, nursery school, child care center, preschool center or other similar places of education. Such vehicle shall comply with the regulations of the Division of Motor Vehicles and either the Department of Education or the Department of Human Services, whichever is the appropriate supervising agency. "School zone" means that portion of a highway which is either contiguous to territory occupied by a school building or is where school crossings are established in the vicinity of a school, upon which are maintained appropriate "school signs" in accordance with specifications adopted by the director and in accordance with law. "School crossing" means that portion of a highway where school children are required to cross the highway in the vicinity of a school. "Semi- trailer" means every vehicle with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. "Shipper" means any person, who shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, any commodity, produce or article for transportation as the contents or load of a 7

15 commercial motor vehicle. In the case of a sealed ocean container, "shipper" shall not be construed to include any person whose activities with respect to the shipment are limited to the solicitation or negotiation of the sale, resale, or exchange of the commodity, produce or article within that container. "Shoulder" means that portion of the highway, exclusive of and bordering the roadway, designed for emergency use but not ordinarily to be used for vehicular travel. "Sidewalk" means that portion of a highway intended for the use of pedestrians, between the curb line or the lateral line of a shoulder, or if none, the lateral line of the roadway and the adjacent right-of-way line. "Sign." See "Official traffic control devices." "Slow-moving vehicle" means a vehicle run at a speed less than the maximum speed then and there permissible. "Solid tire" means every tire of rubber or other resilient material which does not depend upon compressed air for the support of the load. "Street" means the same as highway. "Street car" means a car other than a railroad train, for transporting persons or property and operated upon rails principally within a municipality. "Stop," when required, means complete cessation from movement. "Stopping or standing," when prohibited, means any cessation of movement of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control sign or signal. "Suburban business or residential district" means that portion of highway and the territory contiguous thereto, where within any 1,320 feet along that highway there is land in use for business or residential purposes and that land occupies more than 660 feet of frontage on one side or collectively more than 660 feet of frontage on both sides of that roadway. 8

16 "Through highway" means every highway or portion thereof at the entrances to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is required by law to stop before entering or crossing the same and when stop signs are erected as provided in this chapter. "Trackless trolley" means every motor vehicle, which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails. "Traffic" means pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, street cars, and other conveyances either singly, or together, while using any highway for purposes of travel. "Traffic control signal" means a device, whether manually, electrically, mechanically, or otherwise controlled, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and to proceed. "Trailer" means every vehicle with or without motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle. "Truck" means every motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property. "Truck tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn. "Van pooling" means seven or more persons commuting on a daily basis to and from work by means of a vehicle with a seating arrangement designed to carry seven to 15 adult passengers. "Vehicle" means every device in, upon or by which a person or property is or may be transported upon a highway, excepting devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks or motorized bicycles. Amended 1951, c.25; 1953, c.36, s.1; 1955, c.8, s.1; 1956, c.132; 1965, c.226, s.1; 1967, c.238, s.1; 1968, c.439, s.1; 1974, c.162; 1975, c.250, s.1; 1977, c.267, s.1; 1981, c.139, s.1; 1981, c.413, s.7; 1982, c.87, s.1; 1984, c.33, s.1; 1992, c.32, s.14; 1993, c.12, s.1; 1993, c.125, s.1; 1993, c.315, s.1; 1995, c.397, s.1; 2001, c.416, s.3. 9

17 Chapter 1 The Factual Preparation of Traffic Ordinances and Resolutions ORDINANCE: Legislative Act requiring a First (1 st ) reading, advertisement and Second (2 nd ) reading prior to adoption. Therefore only a legislative act shall amend another legislative act (Only an Ordinance may amend an Ordinance) (Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-2). Also no County or Municipal Ordinance, Resolution, Regulation or Penalty shall be deemed valid if it supercedes a Legislative Law or Statute promulgated and adopted by the New Jersey State Legislature (Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-1 and N.J.S.A. 40:49-5) (Also various Title 39 sections). RESOLUTION: An administrative act requiring One (1) reading and adoption. REGULATION: An administrative act authorized by a prior Ordinance granting a (Chief Executive Officer) of a County or Municipality this authority (Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40: ). Any Ordinance, Resolution, or Regulation which affects vehicular or pedestrian traffic requires the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation in order to become legally enforceable pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8 section (a). However, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8 sections (b) (c) (d) (e) the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation is not required; but will be reviewed to determine that all requirements have been met pursuant to the requirements as set forth by the legislature of the State of New Jersey. Any Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation adopted pursuant to the aforementioned subsections shall be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations, within Thirty (30) days of adoption. The Bureau will have Ninety (90) days to review the Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation along with the required documentation, and if it does not conform to the Legislative requirements deny the traffic regulation, advising the County or Municipality in writing of said denial along with the reason for said denial. Upon approval of any Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation proper signs shall be erected at each and every location listed in the Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: The sign shall conform to the specifications in the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. The aforementioned Manual has been adopted in its entirety by the P.L c.43. Failure to install the proper signs shall invalidate any violation of any Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation. 10

18 Authority to promulgate and adopt Traffic Regulations for the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation by State, County and Municipal Officials: State Highways: Pursuant to various sections of Title 39 the Commissioner of Transportation is authorized to enact Regulations along State Highways. However, should a County or Municipality request a Traffic Regulation along a State Highway within their respective jurisdictions the following procedure shall be followed pursuant to the P.L c. 28. This Public Law adopted by the New Jersey Legislature provides for the adoption of a Traffic Regulation Order by the Commissioner of Transportation. 1. Certified Resolution from the requesting authority stating the Traffic Regulation requested. 2. Investigation by the Traffic Regulations Section of the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations to determine if the requested regulation is warranted. 3. Promulgation of the Regulation by the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations. 4. Adoption of the Traffic Regulation Order, upon approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. Note: This process may be expedited by an initial letter of request. The request will be investigated and if found to be warranted, a draft of the required Resolution will be forwarded to the requesting authority. Regulatory Signs and Pavement Markings: Signs and Pavement Markings required to implement the adopted Traffic Regulations shall be installed by the Department of Transportation except in regard to Bus stop(s) (Installed by NJ Transit), Taxi stands, Loading Zones, Handicapped Parking, Time Limit Parking and any other specialty type sign shall be installed by the County or Municipality requesting the Traffic Regulation. 11

19 County Roadways: County Officials may promulgate and adopt Ordinances, Resolutions and Regulation for roadways under their jurisdiction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: However, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: (P.L c. 69 & P.L c. 143), Municipalities having a paid police force may with a certified County Resolution of Consent from the Board of Chosen Freeholders, promulgate and adopt traffic regulations on County roadways by an Ordinance. N.J.S.A. 39:4-201 Resolutions or Ordinances regulating traffic on county roads; notice penalties Except as otherwise provided in N.J.S.A. 39:4-8, no governing body of any county in this State may adopt Resolutions or Ordinances on a matter covered by or which alters or in any way nullifies the provisions of this chapter or of any supplement thereto, except that Ordinances or Resolutions may be passed by a governing body for the supervision and regulation of traffic on any county roads of the county upon the subject matter and within the limitations prescribed in N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, and the governing body may prescribe penalties for violations of the resolutions or ordinances; provided, however, that a fine of not less than $50.00 be imposed upon the violator of an Ordinance, Resolution, or Regulation, as the case may be, establishing parking spaces for the handicapped. Matters pertaining to the supervision and regulation of traffic, to be established by Ordinance or Resolution pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, shall in counties operating under the "Optional County Charter Law" (P.L.1972, c. 154, C. 40:41A- 1 et seq.) be established by Ordinance. No Ordinance or Resolution adopted pursuant to this section shall be effective unless due notice to the public is given as provided in N.J.S.A. 39: The penalties may be enforced by the proper method of procedure before a magistrate. In default of the payment of the penalty, the magistrate may commit the offender to the county jail for a period not exceeding 5 days. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 118, s. 113; L.1980, c. 143, s. 2, eff. Nov. 12, 1980; P. L.1983, c. 227, s. 5, eff. June 27, N.J.S.A. 39: "No Passing" zones; notice With respect to highways under his jurisdiction the State Highway Commissioner, by regulations subject to the approval of the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, shall have authority to establish and maintain as "No Passing" zones 12

20 portions of such highways where overtaking and passing, or driving to the left of the roadway is deemed especially hazardous. Notice to the public of the establishment of said "No Passing " zones, shall be given in the manner provided in section N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 of the Revised Statutes. L.1951, c. 23, p. 119, s N.J.S.A. 39:4-202 Approval of Resolutions, Ordinances or Regulation by the Commissioner No Resolution, Ordinance or Regulation passed, enacted or established under authority of this article shall be effective until submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of Transportation, as provided in N.J.S.A. 39:4-8, except as otherwise provided therein. Amended by L.1951, c. 23, p. 119, s. 116; L.1983, c. 227, s. 6, eff. June 27, Municipal Roadways: Municipal Officials may promulgate and adopt Ordinances, Resolutions and Regulations for the Municipal roadways under their jurisdiction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197 (1) through (3) (a.-c.) as listed below. Municipal Officials may also promulgate and adopt Ordinances along County Roadways pursuant and subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39: (P.L c. 69 & P.L c. 143). N.J.S.A. 39:4 197 Ordinance or Resolution on matters covered by chapter Except as otherwise provided in N.J.S.A. 39:4-8, no Municipality shall pass an Ordinance or Resolution on a matter covered by or which alters or in any way nullifies the provisions of this chapter or any supplement to this chapter; except that a municipality may pass Ordinances or Resolutions, or by Ordinances or Resolutions may authorize the adoption of regulations by the board, body or official having control of traffic in the public streets, regulating special conditions existent in the municipality on the subjects and within the limitations following: (1) Ordinance: a. Altering speed limitations as provided in N.J.S.A. 39:4-98; b. Limiting use of streets to certain class of vehicles; 13

21 c. Designating One-Way Streets; d. Regulating the stopping or starting of street cars at special places, such as railroad stations, public squares or in front of certain public buildings; e. Regulating the passage or stopping of traffic at certain congested street corners or other designated points; f. Regulating the parking of vehicles on streets and portions thereof, including angle parking as provided in N.J.S.A. 39:4-135; g. Regulating the parking of vehicles upon land owned or leased and maintained by the municipality, a parking authority or the board of education of a school district, including any lands devoted to the public parking of vehicles, the entrances thereto and exits there from ; h. Regulating the entrances to and exits from parking yards and parking places which are open to the public or to which the public is invited, except that this shall not apply to entrances or exits to and from State highways; i. Designating streets or roads upon which buses and trucks over four tons gross weight may be required not to exceed specially fixed limits based on engineering and traffic investigation and to use a lower gear in descending steep declivities having a grade in excess of 5% fixing such special speed limits and providing for the use of such a gear thereon. (2) Ordinance or Resolution: a. Designating through streets, as provided in Article 17 of this chapter (N.J.S.A.39:4-140 et seq.); b. Designating and providing for the maintenance as "No passing" zones of portions of highway where overtaking and passing or driving to the left of the roadway is deemed especially hazardous. (3) Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation: a. Designating stops, stations or stands for omnibuses and taxis; 14

22 b. Designating curb loading zones; c. Designating restricted parking spaces for use by persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1949, c.280 (C.39:4-204 et seq.) and section 1 of P.L.1977, c.202 (C.39: ). Any person parking a motor vehicle in a restricted parking space without a special vehicle identification card shall be liable to a fine of $ for the first offense and, for subsequent offenses, a fine of at least $ and up to 90 days' community service on such terms and in such form as the court shall deem appropriate, or any combination thereof. Amended 1951, c.23, s.110; 1954, c.27; 1955, c.74; 1956, c.46; 1956, c.186, s.1; 1965, c.226, s.2; 1967, c.279; 1968, c.32; 1980, c.178, s.3; 1983, c.227, s.4; 1989, c.201, s.2; 2003, c.161, s.1; 2003 c.161. N.J.S.A. 39: Prohibiting normal traffic on County or State Highway; consent of Board of Chosen Freeholders or Highway Commissioner necessary No Municipality in the exercise of its power to regulate parades, processions or assemblages, shall prohibit normal traffic on any County or State Highway without the consent of the Board of Chosen Freeholders in the case of a County highway or the consent of the Commissioner of Transportation in the case of a State highway. P.L.1951, c. 23, p. 118, s N.J.S.A. 39: County road lying within Municipality; regulation of traffic and parking Any Municipality, which maintains a paid police force, may, by Ordinance, Resolution, or Regulation, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197 and with the consent of the governing body of the county, regulate traffic and parking along and upon any County road or part thereof, lying within its corporate limits, in the same manner and to the same extent that it is authorized by law to regulate the same upon municipal roads and streets. P.L.1957, c. 69, p. 133, s. 1. Amended by P.L. 1980, c.143, s.1, eff. Nov. 12,

23 N.J.S.A. 39: Emergency Regulation pursuant to an Emergency Resolution The governing body of any Municipality may, upon the adoption of a Resolution declaring that an emergent or temporary condition dictates adoption of special traffic regulations within the scope of any of the items listed in subparagraphs (1) b. through h., (2) and (3) of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, provide by said Resolution for such special traffic regulation and for a period of effectiveness thereof not in excess of Three (3) months from the effective date thereof. Notice of the special regulations adopted pursuant to this act shall be given as provided in N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 indicated below. NOTE: Approval of any such Emergency Resolution is required by the Commissioner of Transportation to be effective pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 Signs required No Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation enacted, passed or adopted by local authorities nor any Regulation adopted by the Commissioner of Transportation under the power given by this chapter or any supplement thereto shall be effective unless due notice thereof is given to the public by placing a sign at the places where the Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation is effective, and by briefing its provisions on signs according to specifications contained in this chapter or as specified by the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. These signs shall be so placed as to be easily read by pedestrians or operators of vehicles. Except, in the case of NO Passing zones, in lieu of or in addition to signs, notice shall be given to the public by highway pavement markings which conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. In addition to the specifications in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, any sign erected after the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act to notify the public that parking in a space reserved for the Handicapped shall also state the penalties set forth in paragraph c. of subsection (3) of N.J.S.A. 39:4-197 which may be imposed for a violation. Signs which were erected prior to the effective date shall be modified within twelve months after the effective date to include the penalty information. 16

24 (Sample) Emergency Resolution NO. WHEREAS, the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) finds it in the interest of public safety to designate First Street and Peter Street as a Stop Intersection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: for a Three (3) Month Period. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) in the County of (Insert County) and the State of New Jersey, that the intersection of First Street and Peter Street shall be designated as a Stop Intersection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: for a period of Three (3) Months as follows: Stop Intersection: Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-140, the intersections described are hereby designated as Stop Intersections. Stop Signs shall be installed as provided therein. Intersection First Street and Peter Street Stop Signs On: Peter Street Penalties: Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to the penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($ 50.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) days or both. I,, Clerk, of (Insert Municipality), hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by (Insert Governing Body) on the day of. Clerk (Raised Seal) 17

25 (Sample) Emergency Resolution NO. WHEREAS, the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) finds it in the interest of public safety to designate Iowa Avenue as a One-Way Street due to construction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: for a Three (3) Month Period. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) in the County of (Insert County) and the State of New Jersey, that Iowa Avenue shall be designated as a One-Way Street pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: for a period of Three (3) Months as follows: ONE-WAY STREETS: The following described streets or parts of streets are hereby designated as One- Way Streets in the direction indicated. Parking on these streets will be permitted on the sides indicated below. Name of Street Direction Limits Parking Permitted Iowa Avenue South Between Atlantic Avenue None and Pacific Avenue Penalties: Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statue, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to the penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($ 50.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) days or both. I,, Clerk, of (Insert Municipality), hereby certify that the above is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by (Insert Governing Body) on the day of. Clerk (Raised Seal) 18

26 Initial Request Procedure: Mail request to: Manager Traffic Engineering & Investigations P.O. Box 613 Trenton, New Jersey Powers of the State, Counties and Municipalities: The general powers of Counties and Municipalities in regard to Traffic Regulations are defined in N.J.S.A. Title 39, Article 21 and N.J.S.A. Title 40. The State is regulated pursuant to N.J.S.A. Titles 16, 27, and 39. The following sections of this Guide are to assist County and Municipal Officials and the General Public to better understand the aforementioned Titles and the promulgation, adoption and approval process. Access to these and many other forms of information may be gained by the following web site ( Application of Chapter 4 of Title 39: N.J.S.A.39:4-1. The provisions of this chapter applicable to the drivers of vehicles on the highways shall also apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by this State, the United States, any territorial or Federal district, any other State or any County, Municipality or any other political subdivision thereof, subject to such specific exceptions as are set forth in this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the owners and drivers of vehicles on highways, roadways, driveways, parking areas or upon any grounds owned and maintained by the State of New Jersey, or any State department or agency, the counties, the municipalities and the school district boards of education of this State. This chapter shall not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in work on the surface of a highway, but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from the work. Amended P.L. 1950, c.15; 1951, c.23, s.1; 1995, c.70, s.1. 19

27 Procedure to Establish Traffic Regulations on the Following Properties Pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 39: State Properties & Agencies N.J.S.A. 39:4-208 Trenton, State's property at; regulations authorized The Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety is authorized and empowered to regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles on the grounds, and roadways or highways therein, owned by the State of New Jersey at Trenton, and the board, body or officer in charge and control of any State institution may likewise regulate traffic and the parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of such institution and roadways or highways on such grounds, and for such purpose may adopt, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations to prevent traffic congestion and insure a proper, reasonable, orderly and safe use of said grounds, roadways and highways by motorists. P. L.1950, c. 16, p. 43, s. 1. Amended by P.L.1956, c. 47, p. 96, s.1. N.J.S.A. 39:4-209 Violations; penalties Any person who shall violate any of the said regulations shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1.00 nor more than $15.00; provided, however, that any person who shall violate any of said regulations concerning the altering, counterfeiting or misuse of parking permits shall be subject to a fine of not more than $ P.L.1950, c. 16, p. 43, s. 2. Amended by L.1973, c. 116, s.1, eff. May 7, N.J.S.A. 39:4-210 Jurisdiction of offenses; disposition of fines Every magistrate and every court having jurisdiction of criminal offenses and the violations of public laws committed in the municipality in which such grounds are located shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine violations of the said regulations to be made by the said division under the provisions of this act and to fix, impose and enforce payment of fines therefore. All such fines shall be for the use and benefit of the State of New Jersey. P. L.1950, c. 16, p. 43, s. 3. Amended by L.1956, c. 47, p. 96, s

28 New Jersey Department of Transportation Property & Property Under the Jurisdiction of (NJDOT) and New Jersey Transit Properties A site plan of the property along with an investigation by the Traffic Regulations Section of the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations is required. The regulations found to be warranted on New Jersey Transit property shall be submitted in the form of a Resolution by authorized Officials of New Jersey Transit to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations, and a Traffic Regulation Order shall be promulgated and adopted upon the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. The regulations found to be warranted on New Jersey Department of Transportation property or property under the jurisdiction of (NJDOT) shall be promulgated and adopted by a Traffic Regulation Order and approved by the Commissioner of Transportation (Pursuant to P.L c. 28). County, Municipal and Board of Education Properties An N.J.S.A. 39:4-1 application (Listed below), and a legible site plan of the property, shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations. An investigator shall be assigned to investigate in regard to what traffic regulations are warranted on the property. Upon completion of the investigation, a draft Ordinance shall be forwarded to the County or Municipal Clerk and copies to the Chief of Police or his designee along with an indexed site plan. County or Municipal Officials upon receipt of the aforementioned documents should promulgate and adopt an Ordinance. The certified Ordinance should be forwarded to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations within 30 days. Upon review of the certified Ordinance and it is ascertained that it is in proper form, the Ordinance will be recommended for approval to the Commissioner of Transportation. The approval of the Commissioner will be forwarded to the County or Municipal Clerk and the Chief of Police. 21

29 Application to have Motor Vehicle Statutes made applicable to Board of Education Property: From: Date: (Owners of Property) TO: (Municipal) Subject: Application to have Motor Vehicle Statutes made applicable to: (List Location) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-1, application is hereby made by: (Property Owners) Requesting that various Traffic Regulations be made applicable to the semipublic roadways, driveways, parking areas and other areas used for vehicular traffic on the property shown on the enclosed map or site plan and known as (Name of Property) Authorized Signature 22

30 N.J.S.A.39:4-8 Commissioner of Transportation's approval required; exceptions a. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no Ordinance or Resolution concerning, regulating or governing traffic or traffic conditions, adopted or enacted by any board or body having jurisdiction over highways, shall be of any force or effect unless the same is approved by the Commissioner of Transportation, according to law. The Commissioner shall not be required to approve any such Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation, unless, after investigation by him, the same shall appear to be in the interest of safety and the expedition of traffic on the public highways. b. In the case of totally self-contained streets under Municipal jurisdiction which have no direct connection with any street in any other Municipality, or in the case of totally self-contained streets under County jurisdiction which have no direct connection with any street in any other County, the Municipality or County may, by Ordinance or Resolution, as appropriate, without the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation, designate parking restrictions, no passing zones, mid-block crosswalks and crosswalks at intersections, except that in the case of any streets under Municipal jurisdiction, the Municipality may, by Ordinance, designate reasonable and safe speed limits and in the case of totally self-contained streets under county jurisdiction which have no direct connection with any street in any other County, the County may, by Ordinance or Resolution, as appropriate, designate reasonable and safe speed limits, and erect appropriate signs, designate any intersection as a stop or yield intersection and erect appropriate signs and place longitudinal pavement markings delineating the separation of traffic flows and the edge of the pavement, provided that the Municipal or County engineer shall, under his seal as a licensed professional engineer, certify to the Municipal or County governing body, as appropriate, that any designation or erection of signs or placement of markings: (1) has been approved by him after investigation by him of the circumstances, (2) appears to him to be in the interest of safety and the expedition of traffic on the public highways and (3) conforms to the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as adopted by the Commissioner of Transportation. A certified copy of the adopted Ordinance or Resolution, as appropriate, shall be transmitted by the clerk of the municipality or county, as appropriate, to the Commissioner within 30 days of adoption, together with a copy of the engineer's certification; a statement of the reasons for the engineer's decision; detailed information as to the location of streets, 23

31 intersections and signs affected by any designation or erection of signs or placement of markings; and traffic count, accident and speed sampling data, when appropriate. The Commissioner, at his discretion, may invalidate the provisions of the Ordinance or Resolution within 90 days of receipt of the certified copy if he reviews it and finds that the provisions of the Ordinance or Resolution are inconsistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets or Highways ; are inconsistent with accepted engineering standards; are not based on the results of an accurate traffic and engineering survey; or place an undue traffic burden or impact on streets in an adjoining municipality or negatively affect the flow of traffic on the State highway system. Nothing in this subsection shall allow Municipalities to designate any intersection with any highway under State or County jurisdiction as a stop or yield intersection or Counties to designate any intersection with any highway under State or Municipal jurisdiction as a stop or yield intersection. Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations Criteria for Multi- Way Stop & Stop Intersections shall be adhered to as follows: Ordinance promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) under a Professional Engineer s Seal. The engineer shall submit the following information and certify, under his Professional Engineer s seal, and License No. that the Regulation: (a) Has been approved by the engineer after an investigation of the circumstances. (b) Appears to be in the interest of safety and the expeditious movement of traffic. (c) Conforms to the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. 1. Detailed information as to the location of streets, intersections and signs affected by any designation or erection of signs. 2. A four-hour traffic count in reference to general regulations; an eight-hour count in reference to Multi-Way Stop requests. 24

32 3. Accident data for the latest available year in reference to general regulations; accident data for the latest three-year period in reference to Multi-Way Stop requests. 4. Speed sampling data when appropriate. 5. A certified copy of the adopted Ordinance or Resolution (County Roadway) (Municipal Roadway). 6. A statement of the reasons for the Engineer s decision. Upon receipt of the requested information, a review by the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations is to be completed within 90 days. 25

33 (Sample) Ordinance NO. WHEREAS, the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) finds it in the interest of public safety to designate Iowa Avenue and First Street as a Multi-Way Stop Intersection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b); WHEREAS, the (Insert County or Municipal) Engineer has submitted and certified all the legislative requirements pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) and the criteria as set forth by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations has been met; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) in the County of (Insert County) and in the State of New Jersey, that Iowa Avenue and First Street shall be designated as a Multi - Way Stop Intersection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) under the (Insert County or Municipal) Engineer s certification & Seal and License Number as follows: Multi- Way Stop Intersection: Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39: the intersection described is hereby designated as a Multi-Way Stop Intersection. Intersection Iowa Avenue and First Street 26 Stop Signs On: All approaches Penalties: Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to the penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($ 50.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) days or both. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and review by the Commissioner of Transportation. I,, Clerk, of (Insert Municipality), hereby certify that the above is a true certified Ordinance adopted by (Insert Governing Body) on the day of Year. Clerk Signature & Raised Seal

34 (Sample) Ordinance NO. WHEREAS, the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) finds it in the interest of public safety to designate Iowa Avenue and First Street as a Stop Intersection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b); WHEREAS, the (Insert County or Municipality) Engineer has submitted and certified all the legislative requirements pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) and the criteria as set forth by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations has been met; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) in the County of (Insert County) and the State of New Jersey, that Iowa Avenue and First Street shall be designated as a Stop Intersection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) under the (Insert County or Municipality) Engineer s certification & Seal and License Number as follows: Stop Intersection: Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39: the intersection described is hereby designated as a Stop Intersection. Intersection Iowa Avenue and First Street Stop Signs On: First Street Penalties: Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to the penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($ 50.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) days or both. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and review by of the Commissioner of Transportation. I,, Clerk, of (Insert Municipality), hereby certify that the above is a true certified Ordinance adopted by (Insert Governing Body) on the day of Year. Clerk Signature & Raised Seal 27

35 Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations Criteria for Speed Limits shall be adhered to as follows: An Ordinance promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) under a Professional Engineer s Seal. The engineer shall submit the following information and certify, under his Professional Engineer s seal, and License No. that the speed limit: (a) (b) (c) Has been approved by the Engineer after an investigation of the circumstances. Appears to be in the interest of safety and the expedition of traffic. Conforms to the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. 1. Radar checks (if possible) for 100 vehicles in each direction for each particular zone along with a sketch showing the location of the unmarked car and direction of the radar beam. 2. Data showing the 85 th percentile speed of the above checks. 3. Accident data for the latest available year. 4. A description of the roadway characteristics including width, curbing, sidewalks, shoulders, adjacent land use, parking restrictions, school locations and areas of pedestrian activity. 5. Ball banking data (if possible) for all curves along the roadway to determine the advisory speed to be utilized with warning signs. 6. Certified Ordinance (County roadway) (Municipal roadway) with the speed limit listed in zones (beginning and ending limits within each zone) and with School Zone speed limits included if applicable. [Promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b)]. 7. Please state the reasons the above data was unable to be submitted. 8. A statement of the reasons for the Engineer s decision. 28

36 (Sample) Refer to Chapter 3 Speed Limits c. Subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-138, in the case of any street under Municipal or County jurisdiction, a Municipality or County may, without the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation, do the following: By Ordinance or Resolution: (1) prohibit or restrict general parking; (2) designate restricted parking under section 1 of P.L.1977, c.309 (C. 39: ); (3) designate time limit parking; (4) install parking meters. By Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation: (1) designate loading and unloading zones and taxi stands; (2) approve street closings for periods up to 48 continuous hours; and (3) designate restricted parking under section 1 of P.L.1977, c.202 (C.39: ); Nothing in this subsection shall allow Municipalities or Counties to establish angle parking or to reinstate or add parking on any street, or approve the closure of streets for more than 48 continuous hours, without the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. d. A Municipality or County may, by Ordinance or Resolution, as appropriate, in any street under its jurisdiction, install or place an in-street pedestrian crossing right-of-way sign at a marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. The installation shall be subject to guidelines that shall be issued by the Commissioner of Transportation after consultation with the Director of the Office of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The guidelines shall be aimed at ensuring safety to both pedestrians and motorists including, but not limited to, the proper method of sign installation, dimensions, composition of material, proper 29

37 placement points and maintenance. A certified copy of the adopted Ordinance or Resolution shall be transmitted to the Commissioner within 30 days of adoption. The Commissioner, at his discretion, may invalidate the provisions of the Ordinance or Resolution within 90 days of receipt of the certified copy if he reviews it and finds that the provisions of the Ordinance or Resolution are inconsistent with the guidelines issued pursuant to this subsection. A claim against the State or a Municipality or County for damage or injury under this subsection for a wrongful act or omission shall be dismissed if the municipality or county is deemed to have conformed to the guidelines required hereunder. Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations Criteria for In-Street Pedestrian Signs shall be adhered to as follows: RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN SIGNS (YTP) (Supplemental Pedestrian Crossing Channelization Devices) The following requirements must be satisfied for a YTP sign positioned on a roadway centerline: 1. The sign mounting must be a yielding design, which shall present no hazard to pedestrians, motorist, and others in the event it is accidentally struck. 2. All materials shall be flexible (plastic, rubber, nylon, polyester mesh, vinyl, etc.) 3. All supporting devices shall be orange in color and the graphics panel shall be a white panel with red and black legend as indicated for the R(NJ)9-9a. 4. The sign face shall be fabricated with a retro-reflectorized material. 5. Signs shall only be installed in central business areas or other areas with significant pedestrian activity. 6. Posted speeds along the roadway shall not exceed 35 miles per hour. 7. The sign system, sign and support, shall be no wider than There shall be a minimum clear roadway width of 24 (e.g. 40 roadway with 8 wide parallel parking lanes on either side). 30

38 9. Marked crosswalks, at all intersection crossings are recommended with the use of signs. 10. If the device is attached to the pavement, it should be by removable sleeve, lag screws, epoxy, etc. such that it can be removed for seasonal (snow removal) or other maintenance purposes. 11. No signs may be physically attached to any State highway without (NJDOT) authorization. 12. The signs shall only be installed on sections of roadway, which have a warranted and approved no passing zone, which extends 300 feet prior to the sign. 13. The signs shall not be installed on One-Way roadways, divided roadways, or roadways with two-way left turn lanes. The chart below provides the recommended minimum sight distance and minimum distance from a crosswalk as a function of the posted speed limit: Speed Limit Sight Distance Distance from Crosswalk 25 MPH 150 Feet 50 Feet 30 MPH 250 Feet 100 Feet 35 MPH 350 Feet 150 Feet The device shall not: 1. Contain metal, wood, or other inflexible material or have sharp edges. 2. Disintegrate or destruct upon impact so that it, or any of its component parts, becomes a projectile. 3. Be located where it will adversely affect the turning radius of motor vehicles. The purchase, deployment, removal and maintenance of these devices will be the responsibility of the local and/or county jurisdiction. The Commissioner reserves the right to order the removal of any sign when it has been determined that the above noticed conditions have not been satisfied. Note: In Street Pedestrian signs along State Highways shall not be placed in the roadway unless such placement is approved by the Manager of Traffic Engineering & Investigations. This approval shall be in writing to the County or Municipality as follows. 31

39 TF-25 Authorization to Install In-Street Pedestrian Signs Route Municipality County Date: Dear Clerk: This letter is to inform you that effective this Day Date, authorization is hereby given to install the In-Street Pedestrian signs along Route, in the (County)(Municipality), (County). The Limits are as follows: These signs shall conform to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations Guidelines, The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways and N.J.S.A. 39: This authorization is based on a field investigation conducted by the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations which was requested by the (Insert County or Municipality). Sincerely, Commissioner By:, Manager Traffic Engineering & Investigations 32

40 Actual Form issued by the Manager of the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations, which is kept on file at (NJDOT) Authorization Form In-Street Pedestrian Signage Authorization is hereby given for the installation of In-Street Pedestrian signs along Route in the, County of. Limits:. These signs shall conform to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations Guidelines, and shall also conform to N.J.S.A. 39: This authorization is based on a field investigation conducted by the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations which was requested by the aforementioned County or Municipality., Manager Traffic Engineering & Investigations 33

41 (Sample) Ordinance or Resolution No. WHEREAS, the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) finds it in the interest of public safety to establish locations for In-Street Pedestrian signs along Main Street, First Street and Iowa Avenue pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(d); WHEREAS, the (Insert County or Municipality) has submitted and certified all the legislative requirements pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(d); NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED / RESOLVED, by the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) in the County of (Insert County) and the State of New Jersey, that In-Street Pedestrian signs shall be placed along the following roadways Main Street, Iowa Avenue and First Street at the locations described and that the criteria as set forth by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations has been met pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(d) as follows: Name of Street Main Street Iowa Avenue First Street Location At the intersections of Thomas Street, John Street, Charles Street and Mark Avenue. At the intersection of Edward Street. Located at a point 350 feet north of Phillip Street. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and the review by the Commissioner of Transportation. I,, Clerk, of (Insert Municipality), hereby certify that the above is a true certified Ordinance adopted by (Insert Governing Body) on the day of Year. Clerk Signature & Raised Seal 34

42 e. A Municipality or County may, by Ordinance or Resolution, in any street under its jurisdiction, designate stops, stations or stands for omnibuses. The designation shall be subject to guidelines that shall be issued by the Commissioner of Transportation. The guidelines shall be aimed at ensuring safety to both pedestrians and motorists including, but not limited to, the proper method of sign installation, dimensions, composition of material, proper placement points and maintenance. A certified copy of the adopted Ordinance or Resolution shall be transmitted to the Commissioner within 30 days of adoption. The Commissioner, at his discretion, may invalidate the provisions of the Ordinance or Resolution within 90 days of receipt of the certified copy if he reviews it and finds that the provisions of the Ordinance or Resolution are inconsistent with the guidelines issued pursuant to this subsection. A claim against the State or a Municipality or County for damage or injury under this subsection for a wrongful act or omission shall be dismissed if the Municipality or County is deemed to have conformed to the guidelines required hereunder. Amended 1951, c.23, s.8; 1983, c.227, s.1; 1993, c.122; 1995, c.412, s.1; 1996, c.113, s.6; 1999, c.191; 2001, c.119; 2001, c.342, s.2. Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations Criteria for Bus Stops promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(e) shall be adhered to as follows: On County and Municipal roadways a New Jersey Transit Release Form on the following page shall be submitted with the Ordinance or Resolution. 35

43 Certification Form Bus Stop on Municipal and County Roadways As an agent for New Jersey Transit I hereby certify and attest that this agency has contacted the appropriate County or Municipal Official(s) in regards to the attached bus stop location(s). The County or Municipal Officials have concurred with this Agency regarding the location of the bus stop(s). The bus stop(s) conform to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations, standards in regards to specifications, placement and the required sight distance required (Ten (10) times the speed limit). If any civil litigation is instituted regarding any bus stops certified by this agency, New Jersey Transit will produce any and all documentation, which was used in establishing the bus stop(s) involved. Authorized Signature 36

44 (Sample) Ordinance or Resolution No. WHEREAS, the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) finds it in the interest of public safety to establish Bus stop locations along Main Street, First Street and Iowa Avenue pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(e); WHEREAS, the (Insert County or Municipality) has submitted the New Jersey Transit Release Form as per the criteria as set forth by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(e); NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED (RESOLVED), by the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality), in the County of (Insert County) and the State of New Jersey, that the following Bus stop locations described meet the criteria as set forth by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(e) as follows: Near side Bus stops: Name of Street Main Street, northbound along the, easterly side: Hours All Beginning at the southerly curb line of James Street and extending 105 feet southerly therefrom. (Articulated 155 feet) Far side Bus stops: Name of Street Main Street, southbound along the, westerly side: All Beginning at the southerly curb line of James Street and extending to a point 100 feet southerly therefrom. (Articulated 140 feet) 37

45 Mid Block Bus stops: Name of Street Between Williams Street and Roger Street: Hours All Beginning at a point 200 feet north of the northerly curb line of Williams Street, and extending 135 feet northerly therefrom. (Articulated 170 feet) Penalties: Unless another penalty is expressly provided by New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to the penalty of not more than fifty dollars ($ 50.00) or imprisonment for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) days or both. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and review by the Commissioner of Transportation. I,, Clerk, of (Insert Municipality), hereby certify that the above is a true certified Ordinance adopted by (Insert Governing Body) on the day of Year. Clerk Signature & Raised Seal 38

46 N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.1 Approval of handicapped parking spaces, signs 1. Any Municipality, which pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:4-8, N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, section 1 of P.L.1977, c.202 (C.39: ) or section 1 of P.L.1977, c.309 (C.39: ) designates restricted parking spaces for use by handicapped persons, may, in lieu of having the Department of Transportation inspect those parking spaces and any signs erected in association therewith, designate the Municipal Engineer to determine whether or not those parking spaces and signs conform to the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, adopted by the Commissioner of Transportation, and any other Department of Transportation rules and regulations governing such parking spaces and signs. Any such parking spaces and signs shall be deemed approved and operational, and in need of no additional inspection by the Department of Transportation, when the Municipal Engineer, under his seal as a licensed professional engineer, shall certify to the commissioner that the parking spaces and signs: a. have been approved by him after investigation; and b. conform to the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, as adopted by the Commissioner, and any other Department of Transportation rules and regulations governing such parking spaces and signs. The Municipal Engineer shall submit to the Commissioner, together with his certification, detailed information as to the location and number of parking spaces, a certified copy of the Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation designating the restricted parking spaces, and such other information as the commissioner shall deem necessary. P.L.1991, c.285, s.1. N.J.S.A. 39:4-8.2 Definitions relative to traffic regulation 1. As used in this act: "Public highways" means public highways as defined in section 3 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-3). "Transportation system" means transportation system as defined in section 3 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-3). "Under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner" means that which has been taken over, or is owned, controlled, or maintained by the Department of Transportation. 39

47 County or Municipal Roadways Quick Reference to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8: 1. Ordinance to prohibit General Parking X (e.g. No Stopping or Standing etc.) 2. Ordinance, Resolution, or Regulation X to establish Handicapped Parking 3. Ordinance to establish Time Limit Parking X including parking meters. 4. Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation to X establish loading zones, taxi stands, and street closings up to 48 continuous hours. 5. Ordinance to designate Multi-Way Stop X Intersections or Stop Intersections for totally Self contained roadways. 6. Ordinance to establish reasonable and safe X Speed Limits. Commissioner s Commissioner s Commissioner s Approval Approval Approval Not Required Optional Required 7. Ordinance to establish Angle Parking X and Permit Parking on or off the roadway. 8. Ordinance for a Parking Prohibition Repeal. X 9. Ordinance for the installation of Traffic Signals. X 10. Ordinance for Subtitle One of Title 39 with X various Traffic Regulations pursuant to N.J.S.A.39:5A Ordinance for various Traffic Regulations on X County, Municipal and Board of Education Properties pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: Ordinance for Subtitle 1 of Title 39 on Municipal Park Property pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5A-4. X 40

48 Commissioner s Commissioner s Commissioner s Approval Approval Approval Not Required Optional Required 13. Traffic Regulation Order to be established X by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations for Traffic Regulations on any (NJDOT) roadway or property under the jurisdiction of (NJDOT), New Jersey Transit Property pursuant to the P.L c An Ordinance or Resolution to X establish Bus stops. New Jersey Transit Release Form Required. 15. Mid-Block Crosswalk X 16. No Passing Zones X 41

49 Criteria for the establishment of Angle Parking which is based on the specifications of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) as set forth by the standards and requirements of the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations of the New Jersey Department of Transportation: 1. The parking stall for a 90 degree angle, a 45 degree angle or less designation shall be a minimum of Twenty (20) feet. There shall be a Ten (10) feet lane provided, in order to provide safe access from the stall by the vehicle occupying same. Note: It is recommended that a solid white line is to be painted on the roadway to designate the back out lane. 2. The roadway shall have travel lanes Ten (10) feet in width. 3. If parallel parking is also provided for on one side of the roadway a width of Eight (8) feet shall be provided for. Note: 39: Angle parking Ordinances; exemption from approval by state; conditions Notwithstanding the provisions of the chapter to which this act is a supplement, or any supplement to said chapter, no Ordinance adopted by any municipality designating any street or streets under the jurisdiction of any such municipality for angle parking shall require the approval of the Commissioner of the State Department of Transportation or of any other State officer or employee, and any such Ordinance shall be of full force and effect from the date of its adoption or from any effective date prescribed therein if the street or streets designated in said Ordinance have been marked or signed for angle parking by the municipality for a period of not less than 10 consecutive years prior to the adoption of the said Ordinance or for a period not less than any 20 years during which such street or streets have been under the jurisdiction of the municipality. 42

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51 Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations Criteria for Permit Parking shall be adhered to as follows: Pursuant to a Superior Court decision rendered by the Honorable Mark A. Baber, J.S.C. on February 04, 1994 in regard to a court proceeding between the Town of West New York and the Township of Weehawken which stated that Permit Parking does not fall under General Parking and therefore requires the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. Therefore, the following criteria is hereby established by the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations. Requirements: The Permit parking requested shall conform to N.J.S.A. 39:4-136 and N.J.S.A. 39:4-138 and also shall not be permitted to be established at the following locations. (A) Not adjacent to any Park or Recreational Area so as to prohibit the use of these types of facilities for the use by the General Public. (B) Not near any Waterway, which would be a Public access for Swimming, Fishing, Boating or any other public use. (C) Not adjacent to any type of Transportation facility (e.g. Train Station or Bus Station). N.J.S.A. 39:4-136 Parking on highway; removing vehicle; disabled vehicle No person shall park or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon the roadway, outside of a business or residence district, when it is practicable to park or leave it standing off the roadway. In no event shall a person park or leave standing a vehicle whether attended or unattended, upon a roadway, unless a clear and unobstructed width of not less than fifteen feet upon the roadway opposite the standing vehicle is left for free passage of other vehicles thereon, nor unless a clear view of the vehicle may be obtained from a distance of two hundred feet in each direction upon the roadway. In the event that a vehicle is disabled or otherwise unable to proceed while on the roadway of a highway, the driver or person in charge of such vehicle shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, notify the nearest police authority. Any vehicle, upon a roadway, which is disabled to the extent that the operator cannot move it, or any unoccupied vehicle parked or standing in violation of this chapter shall be deemed a nuisance and a menace to the safe and proper regulation of traffic and any peace officer may provide for the removal 44

52 of such vehicle. The owner shall pay the reasonable costs of the removal and storage which may result from such removal, before regaining possession of the vehicle. Amended by P.L.1951, c. 23, p. 99, s. 76. N.J.S.A. 39:4-138 Places where parking prohibited; exceptions; moving vehicle not under one's control into prohibited area N.J.S.A. 39: Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a traffic or police officer or traffic sign or signal, no operator of a vehicle shall stand or park the vehicle in any of the following places: a. Within an intersection; b. On a crosswalk; c. Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within at least 20 feet of a point on the curb immediately opposite the end of a safety zone; d. In front of a public or private driveway; e. Within 25 feet of the nearest crosswalk or side line of a street or intersecting highway, except at alleys; f. On a sidewalk; g. In any appropriately marked "No Parking" space established pursuant to the duly promulgated regulations of the Commissioner of Transportation; h. Within 50 feet of a "stop" sign; i. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant; j. Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing; k. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance, when properly sign posted; l. Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking would obstruct traffic, when properly sign posted; 45

53 m. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street; n. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway, or within a highway tunnel or underpass, or on the immediate approaches thereto except where space for parking is provided; o. In any space on public or private property appropriately marked for vehicles for the physically handicapped pursuant to P.L.1977, c.202 (C.39: ), P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) or any other applicable law unless the vehicle is authorized by law to be parked therein and a handicapped person is either the driver or a passenger in that vehicle. State, county or municipal law enforcement officers or parking enforcement authority officers shall enforce the parking restrictions on spaces appropriately marked for vehicles for the physically handicapped on both public and private property. No person shall move a vehicle not lawfully under his control into any such prohibited area or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful. Amended 1948, c.342, s.2; 1951, c.23, s.77; 1981, c.20, s.1; 1989, c.201, s.1. The following is a visual aid in regard to N.J.S.A. 39:

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55 Legislative Criteria as per statutory requirements as set forth by the New Jersey Legislature for Handicapped Parking shall be adhered to as follows: On Street: County and Municipal Roadways: N.J.S.A. 39: Restricted parking for use by handicapped persons; Ordinances, Resolutions or Regulations Any municipality may, by Ordinance, Resolution or Regulation, establish restricted parking spaces in front of residences, schools, hospitals and other public buildings and in shopping and business districts for use by persons who have been issued special vehicle identification cards by the Division of Motor Vehicles pursuant to the provisions of section 2 of P.L.1949, c. 280 (C. 39:4-205), when using a motor vehicle on which is displayed a certificate, for which a special vehicle identification card has been issued, pursuant to section 3 of said law (C. 39:4-206). P. L.1977, c. 202, s. 1, eff. Aug. 30, Amended by P.L.1980, c. 178, s. 2, eff. Dec. 31, N.J.S.A. 39: Restricted parking zone, residence of handicapped person 1. Any municipality may, by Ordinance, establish a restricted parking zone in front of a residence occupied by a handicapped person if a windshield placard or wheelchair symbol license plates have been issued for a vehicle owned by the handicapped person, or by another occupant of the residence who is a member of the immediate family of the handicapped person, by the Division of Motor Vehicles pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1949, c.280 (C.39:4-204 et seq.), provided such parking is not otherwise prohibited and the permitting thereof would not interfere with the normal flow of traffic. P. L.1977, c.309, s.1; amended 1991, c

56 N.J.S.A. 39: Permits for motor vehicle; fee Any municipality enacting an ordinance pursuant to section 1 of this act shall provide for the issuance of permits which identify a specific motor vehicle and the location wherein it is to be parked. Such permits shall only be issued to persons who can prove ownership and operation of the motor vehicle and residency at the location specified thereon. The permit shall be 5 1/2inches by 81/2inches in size, shall bear an appropriate certification of authenticity and shall be displayed prominently within the vehicle when it is parked so as to be seen from the middle of the street. Only a motor vehicle for which a valid permit has been issued and which has such permit properly displayed shall be permitted to be parked in the restricted parking zone indicated on such permit. A municipality may, by Ordinance, establish a fee for such permits. P. L.1977, c. 309, s. 2, eff. Jan. 5, Note: Commissioner of Transportation approval not Required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8. County, Municipal, Board of Education Properties: Ordinance to be promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-1. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8, Approval of Commissioner of Transportation Required. State Institutions: Regulation to be promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-208 and notarized by the Chief Executive Officer (e.g. Administrator). This Regulation may be forwarded to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations (NJDOT) for file purposes only. The approval of the Commissioner of Transportation is not required. New Jersey Department of Transportation Properties or (Under its Jurisdiction) and New Jersey Transit Properties: Require that a Traffic Regulation Order is to be promulgated pursuant to the P.L c.28 and approved by the Commissioner of Transportation. Note: All Off-Street Properties shall require a Suitable Site Plan, which must be indexed and legible for copies. 49

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60 Legislative Criteria as per statutory requirements as set forth by the New Jersey Legislature for Crosswalks shall be adhered to as follows: N.J.S.A. 39:4-34 Pedestrians to cross within crosswalk or at right angles; facing traffic; sidewalks Where traffic is not controlled and directed either by a police officer or a traffic control signal, pedestrians shall cross the roadway within a crosswalk or, in the absence of a crosswalk, and where not otherwise prohibited, at right angles to the roadway. It shall be unlawful for a pedestrian to cross any highway having roadways separated by a medial barrier, except where provision is made for pedestrian crossing. On all highways where there are no sidewalks or paths provided for pedestrian use, pedestrians shall, when practicable, walk only on the extreme left side of the roadway or its shoulder facing approaching traffic. Where sidewalks are provided it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway. Amended by P.L.1951, c. 23, p. 74, s. 25; P.L.1970, c. 156, s. 1, eff. July 24, 1970; P.L.1981, c. 220, s. 1, eff. July 20, N.J.S.A. 39:4-35 Pedestrian's right to complete crossing No operator of a vehicle shall fail to give the right-of-way to a pedestrian at a crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked, where the pedestrian having started to cross with the proper signal finds himself still within the intersection when the signal changes. Amended by P.L.1981, c. 220, s. 2, eff. July 20, N.J.S.A. 39:4-36 Driver to yield to pedestrian at crosswalk; exceptions; vehicles approaching stopped vehicle from rear; yield of right-of-way by pedestrian The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals, or where otherwise prohibited by municipal, county, or State regulation, and except where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided, 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. Nothing contained herein shall relieve a pedestrian from using due care for his safety. 53

61 Whenever any vehicle is stopped 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. Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the rightof-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. Nothing contained herein shall relieve a driver from the duty to exercise due care for the safety of any pedestrian upon a roadway. Amended by P.L.1951, c. 23, p. 75, s. 26; P.L.1981, c. 220, s. 3, eff. July 20, Mid Block Crosswalks: Any crosswalk, which is not located at an intersection as defined in N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 shall be established as a Mid-Block Crosswalk. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(a) the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation is required. However, a Mid-Block Crosswalk may be established without the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) as defined in the Statute. At the point where a bike path intersects a roadway, the crosswalk area if not at an intersection is defined as a Mid-Block Crosswalk. Note: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-138(e), parking is prohibited within 25 feet of the Crosswalk. Additionally, to insure proper sight distance at the crossing, it is recommended (Not Mandatory) that parking be prohibited within 120 feet of the crossing on the approach (Near side) of the roadway. All signage shall be placed pursuant to the Manual on Uniform Control Devices for Streets & Highways as defined in N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 & N.J.S.A. 39: Also pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197 a Municipality shall establish a Mid-Block Crosswalk by Ordinance and if on a County roadway a Resolution of Concurrence from the County is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39: County Officials in regard to their roadways shall conform to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197, 39:4-201 and 39: On State Highways a Resolution from the County or Municipality is required and a Traffic Regulation Order is to be promulgated pursuant to P.L c.28. Except as provided in N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b), a letter of request is to be forwarded to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations (NJDOT), and an investigation will be conducted by the Traffic Regulations Section to determine if the request is warranted. 54

62 The following is a sample of a Mid-Block Crosswalk at an Off Street Bike Path. W11-1 W11-2 W16-7P 120' (Recommended) W11-1 (Statutory) (Statutory) 25' 25' ROADWAY 10' W11-2 & W16-7P W11-2 & W16-7P MID-BLOCK BICYCLE CROSSING 25' 25' W ' (Recommended) (Statutory) (Statutory) MID-BLOCK BICYCLE CROSSING DIAGRAM 55

63 The Legislative Criteria as set forth by the New Jersey Legislature for Subtitle One of Title 39 to be made applicable to private properties pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1 is indicated below. Also the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations (NJDOT) requirements for any requests pursuant to this statute: N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1 Written request; provisions made applicable Upon the filing of a written request by a person, or by the board of directors of any corporation, or by the board of trustees of any corporation or other institution of a public or semipublic character not for pecuniary profit, incorporated under Title 15 of the Revised Statutes, with the clerk of any municipality of this State within which the property of such person, corporation or institution is situate, that the provisions of subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes shall be made applicable to the semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadways open to or used by the public, tenants, employees, and the members of such institutions for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of such persons, corporations or institutions and not as matter of public right, the provisions of subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes, shall, in the discretion of the municipal authorities vested with the police powers in the locality within which the property of such persons, corporations or institutions is situate, and with the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of this State, be made applicable thereto. Such written request shall contain the name and post office address of the person, corporation or institution and shall designate with reasonable accuracy the semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadway open to or used by vehicular traffic, to be affected thereby. P.L.1945, c. 284, p. 834, s.1. Amended by P.L.1954, c. 139, p. 639, s.2; P.L.1964, c. 204, s.1; P.L.1970, c. 315, s.1, eff. Dec. 21, N.J.S.A. 39:5A-2 Rescission of request Any such institution may rescind any request filed by it in conformity with the provisions of the foregoing section, by filing with the clerk of the municipality in which the original request was filed, a written rescission of such request, and thereupon the provisions of subtitle one, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes shall cease to be applicable to the road, street, driveway, trail, terrace, bridle-path, parkway or other roadway, used by vehicular traffic, set forth in such written rescission, effective as of the first day of January in the year next ensuing the filing of the said rescission; provided, however, that no rescission may be filed in the same year in which a request has been filed pursuant to section one of this act. P.L.1945, c. 284, p. 835, s

64 N.J.S.A. 39:5A-3 Request not dedication; prohibition of use; different or additional conditions The filing of a written request, in pursuance of section 1 of this act, shall not be deemed to constitute a dedication to public use, of any such roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways, parking areas, or other roadways open to or used by vehicular traffic, nor shall it be construed to prevent such persons, corporations or institutions, as owners of such property open to or used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel by permission of such persons, corporations or institutions and not as a matter of public right, from prohibiting such use or from requiring other or different or additional conditions than those specified in subtitle 1, Title 39, of the Revised Statutes, or otherwise regulating such use as may seem best to such persons, corporations or institutions. P.L.1945, c. 284, p. 835, s. 3. Amended by P.L.1954, c. 139, p. 640, s. 3. The following procedure is to be followed when requesting Subtitle One of Title 39 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1 as per the Guidelines as set forth by the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations (NJDOT): 1. A legible site plan depicting the roadways, parking areas and the County or Municipal roadways which border the property along with an application from the property owner. 2. The County or Municipal Officials shall forward the aforementioned site plan and application to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations (NJDOT). 3. Upon receipt of the aforementioned request and documents an Investigator from the Traffic Regulations Section will be assigned and a draft Ordinance will be forwarded to the County or Municipality. The following page is a sample application form to be used when submitting a request. 57

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67 (Sample) Ordinance NO. AN ORDINANCE MAKING THE PROVISIONS OF SUBTITLE ONE OF TITLE 39 WITH VARIOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE LONGHILL PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER AND REGULATING THE USE OFSAID ROADWAYS, STREETS, DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING LOTS BY MOTOR VEHICLES. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, that John Kelly of Shop Rite of Oakland and Jayre Association LLC has filed a written consent with the Borough of Oakland that the provisions of Subtitle One of Title 39 of the revised statutes of New Jersey to be made applicable to the semi-public roads, streets, driveways and parking lots at the Long Hill Plaza located in the Borough of Oakland, County of Bergen, and the following regulations shall be enforceable: REGULATIONS: I. General Parking: A. All vehicles must park in designated areas and between the lines provided. B. No person shall stop or stand a vehicle upon any of the streets or parts of streets described below, except in areas covered by other parking restrictions. Name of Street Sides Hours Location Road A Both All As indicated on site plan Road B Both All As indicated on site plan Road C Both All As indicated on site plan Road D Both All As indicated on site plan Road E Both All As indicated on site plan Road F Both All As indicated on site plan 60

68 Name of Street Sides Hours Location Road G Both All As indicated on site plan Road H Both All As indicated on site plan Aisle B Both All As indicated on site plan Aisle C Both All As indicated on site plan Aisle D Both All As indicated on site plan Aisle E Both All As indicated on site plan Entrance A Both All As indicated on site plan Entrance B Both All As indicated on site plan Exit A Both All As indicated on site plan Exit B Both All As indicated on site plan Handicapped Parking: All stalls shall be 12 feet wide as shown on the attached site plan and signed with the R7-8 and R7-8P (Reserved Parking Sign and Penalty Plate), in the designated parking areas for persons who been issued the Handicapped Parking Permit by the Division of Motor Vehicles. 2. Stop Intersections: The following described intersections are hereby designated as Stop Intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided therein. Intersection Entrance A and Road F Exit A and Plaza Road Exit B and Road A Stop Sign(s) on: Entrance A Exit A Exit B 61

69 Intersection Aisle C and Road C Road H and Aisle C Stop Sign(s) on: Aisle C Road H 3. One-Way Streets: The following described streets or parts of streets are hereby designated as One-Way Streets in the direction indicated. Name of Street Direction Limits Entrance A North Entire Length Entrance B West Entire Length Exit A East Entire Length Exit B South Entire Length Road C South Entire Length 4. Speed Limits: A. The speed limit for both directions of traffic in the parking lots shall be 15 M.P.H. B. The speed limit for both directions of travel on the following roadways is: Name of Roadway M.P.H. Limits All Roads 15 Entire Length All Aisles 15 Entire Length C. Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized by the Department of Transportation. 62

70 5.Tow-Away Zones: Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grassy area pedestrian walkway, or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owners or operators expense. 6. Loading Zone(s): The locations described are hereby designated as Loading Zones. No person shall park a vehicle in said location during the times indicated other than for the loading or unloading of goods and materials. Name of Street Sides Hours Location Road E Both All As Indicated on site plan Lot C Both All As indicated on site plan That all signs, posts, or other necessary materials be installed and paid for by the applicant. All signing shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and N.J.S.A. 39: Unless another penalty is expressly provided for by the New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this Ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not more than ($ ) dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding fifteen (15) days or both. Effect of Ordinance: If any part of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of the Ordinance. Upon receipt of the certified adopted Ordinance we will be pleased to recommend approval to the Commissioner of Transportation. 63

71 Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE MAKING THE PROVISIONS OF SUBTITLE ONE OF TITLE 39 WITH VARIOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO DEER RUN ESTATES (FAWN COURT) AND REGULATING THE USE OF SAID ROADWAYS, STREETS, DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING LOTS BY MOTOR VEHICLES. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, that the Deer Run Estates Homeowners Association, 1150 W. St. George Avenue, Linden, NJ has filed a written consent with Lumberton Township, Burlington County, that the provisions of Subtitle One of Title 39 of the revised statutes of New Jersey be made applicable to the semi-public roads, streets, driveways and parking lots at Deer Run Estates (Fawn Court) located in the Township of Lumberton, County of Burlington and the following regulations shall be enforceable: REGULATION(S): 1. General Parking: A. All vehicles must park in designated areas and between the lines provided. B. No person shall stop or stand a vehicle upon any of the streets or parts of streets described below, except in areas covered by other parking restrictions. Name of Street Sides Hours Location Fawn Court Both All As indicated on site plan 2. Handicapped Parking: All stalls shall be 12 foot wide as shown on the attached site plan and signed with the R7-8 and R7-8P (Reserved Parking Sign and Penalty Plate), in the designated parking areas for persons who been issued the Handicapped Parking Permit by the Division of Motor Vehicles. 64

72 3. Through Streets, Stop Intersections: A. Through Streets: The following streets or parts of streets are hereby designated as Through Streets, Stop signs shall be installed on the near right side of each street intersecting the Through street except where Yield signs are provided for in the designation. Name of Street Fawn Court Limits Entire Length B. Stop Intersections: The following described intersections are hereby designated as Stop Intersections. Stop signs shall be installed as provided therein. Intersection Fawn Court and Deer Run (Northerly intersect) Fawn Court and Deer Run (Southerly intersect) Stop Sign(s) on: Fawn Court Fawn Court 4. Speed Limits: A. The speed limit for both directions of travel on the following roadways are: Name of Roadway M.P.H. Limits Fawn Court 25 Entire Length Aisle A 15 Entire Length Aisle B 15 Entire Length B. Regulatory and warning signs shall be erected and maintained to effect the above designated speed limits authorized by the Department of Transportation. 65

73 5. Tow-Away Zones: Any vehicle parked or standing as to obstruct or impede a normal flow of traffic block entrances or exit ways, loading zones, oil fills, any grassy area pedestrian walkway, or present in any way a safety or traffic hazard may be removed by towing the vehicle at the owners or operators expense. That all signs, posts, or other necessary materials be installed and paid for by the applicant. All signing shall conform to the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and N.J.S.A. 39: Unless another penalty is expressly provided for by the New Jersey Statute, every person convicted of a violation of this ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be liable to a penalty of not more than ($ 50.00) dollars or imprisonment for a term not exceeding fifteen (15) days or both. Effect of Ordinance: If any part of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portion of the Ordinance. Upon receipt of the certified adopted Ordinance we will be pleased to recommend approval to the Commissioner of Transportation. 66

74 The Legislative Criteria as set forth by the New Jersey Legislature for Subtitle One of Title 39 to be made applicable to Municipal Parks pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5A- 4 is as indicated below. Also the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations (NJDOT) requirements for any requests pursuant to this statute: N.J.S.A. 39:5A-4 Application of motor vehicle and traffic laws The provisions of Subtitle One of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes shall be applicable to the semipublic or private roads, streets, driveways, trails, terraces, bridle paths, parkways or other roadways open to or used by the public for purposes of vehicular traffic, either as a matter of right or otherwise, within any park maintained in whole or in part by any municipality. P.L.1953, c. 400, p. 2038, s. 1. The Municipality requesting Subtitle One of Title 39 with various traffic regulations pursuant to the aforementioned statute shall submit the following documents. 1. A legible site plan depicting the roads and parking areas to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations (NJDOT). 2. Upon receipt of the aforementioned documents an Investigator form the Traffic Regulations Section will be assigned to the investigation and a draft Ordinance shall be forwarded to the Municipality. 67

75 The following is a sample application form, which is to be used by the Municipality requesting the Investigation. 68

76 Speed Bumps: There is no provision in Title 39 or in the Manual on Uniform Control Devices for Streets and Highways for Speed Bumps as a traffic control device. There is an Appellate Division Decision in regard to their removal at the Marlboro High School in Speed Humps: Speed Humps are a roadway design feature and as such do not require the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. However they shall conform to the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Standards as follows on Page 67 and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways sections 3B-26 and 3B-27, and figures 3B-28, 3B-29 and 3B-30. Note: For additional information, please refer to the following ITE link: Note: Island separations or Roundabouts require the following: A request from County or Municipal Officials to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations (NJDOT). An Investigation by the Traffic Engineering or Regulation Section to ascertain if warranted. A certified Ordinance if found to be warranted is to be forwarded to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations for the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. 69

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78 Bike Route or Lanes: Approval of the Commissioner of Transportation required for an Ordinance adopting the Bike Route or Lanes. They shall be a minimum of Four (4) feet in width and shall be signed as indicated in the Manual on Uniform Control Devices for Streets and Highways and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-198 and N.J.S.A. 39: Truck Routes and Weight Limits on Roadways except for Pick up, Delivery and going to or from their place of Business by the most direct route: Legal Reference: Pivnick v. Newark (14 N.J. Super.) page 134, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, decided May 29, Advertising along Highways: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 27:5-1, 2, 3 & 4 (on the following two pages) 71

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80 N.J.S.A. 27:5-2 Duty of State Police Every subordinate officer or member of the Department of State Police shall report to the Superintendent, or to any Deputy or assistant Superintendent of the State Police, any violation of Section 27:5-1 of this Title so far as it relates to public Highways within the territory patrolled by him outside of Municipalities having an organized Police Force. Thereupon the superintendent of the Department of the State Police, or person designated by him, shall notify the person violating said section 27:5-1 to abate the nuisance forthwith. Failure to comply with this notice shall be commenced for the penalty herein prescribed in the name and for the use of the State. N.J.S.A. 27:5-3 Police Officers to report violations The subordinate officers of the Police Force of every Municipality having an organized Police Force, shall report to the Chief of Police of such Municipality every violation of section 27:5-1 of this Title so far as it relates to public highways within the Municipality. Thereupon the Chief of Police or a person designated by him, shall notify the person violating said section 27:5-1 to abate the nuisance forthwith. Failure to comply with this notice shall be commenced for the penalty herein prescribed in the name and for the use of the Municipality in accordance with the Penalty Enforcement Law (N.J.S.A. 2A:58-1 et seq.) P.L c.27. N.J.S.A. 27:5-4 What constitutes a Nuisance Any word, device, trade mark, advertisement or notice painted, placed, affixed or maintained within the limits of a highway in violation of the provisions of section 27:5-1 of this Title, shall be a public nuisance. 73

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82 Frequently used N.J.S.A. Title 40 Statutes: N.J.S.A. 40: Truck Routes The Governing Body of any Municipality, may by Ordinance, establish a system of truck routes, in such Municipality, subject to the provisions of this act. Any such Ordinance may provide that all trucks having a total combined weight of vehicle plus load in excess of Four (4) tons be excluded from all streets in such Municipality, except from those streets which form a part of the system of truck routes upon which trucks are permitted to travel and operate. N.J.S.A. 40: Construing Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent such trucks from making deliveries of merchandise or other property along streets from which such trucks are excluded, or to authorize this exclusion from any street in any Municipality of trucks used by public utility companies in connection with the construction, installation, operation or maintenance of utility facilities. N.J.S.A. 40: Designating Truck Routes Any system of truck routes established pursuant to any such Ordinance shall provide suitable connection with all State roads entering and leaving such Municipality. No State routes entering and leaving such Municipality. No State highway shall be designated as part of such a system of truck routes, nor shall any such truck be excluded from any State highway without the approval of the State Highway Commissioner. No County Road shall be designated as part of such system of truck routes, nor shall any such truck be excluded from any County Road, without the approval of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County. N.J.S.A. 40: Markings Any such Ordinance shall provide for the conspicuous markings of the streets forming the truck routes. The marking shall be by signs so placed and maintained as to clearly show the truck routes by both day and night, and shall designate the weight of the trucks which are required to use such truck routes. 75

83 N.J.S.A. 40: Enforcement of Ordinance Any Ordinance shall provide for its enforcement and prescribe the penalties for violations within the limitations imposed by the law. N.J.S.A. 40: Not to Impair Right to Limit Use of Street Nothing in this act shall be deemed to be a limitation, upon the authority of any such Municipality to limit the use of streets to certain classes of vehicles pursuant to Section N.J.S.A. 39: STREET CLOSING N.J.S.A. 40: Closing of School Streets The governing body of any Municipality may, by Ordinance, authorize the Mayor or other Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality, or the officer in charge of streets, in any municipality not have a Chief Executive Officer, if he shall find that a safety problem exists for ingress and egress to any public or private school or for the provision of recreational facilities for children attending such school, or both, due to a lack of a suitable area surrounding the school, to close by regulation any portion of any street within the block upon which such school is located to the use of through traffic during such time as he shall determine, not to exceed 1 hour between 7:30 and 10:00 a.m., 2 hours between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and 1 hour between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., on any days upon which such school is in session, and to permit the use of said portion of said street, during said hours, for ingress and egress to such school and for the use by the pupils of such school for recreational purposes under proper supervision, and to provide adequate police facilities for such supervision, and for the control of traffic upon such portion of said street, which Ordinance shall provide for the posting of proper warning signs in said street, indicating that said street is so closed and the purpose thereof, during the time when the same is so closed, and shall provide penalties for the violation of terms of such Ordinance or of any regulation promulgated thereunder. NOTE: References to State Highway Commissioner should be interpreted to mean Commissioner of Transportation. 76

84 N.J.S.A. 40: Closing of Street for Preservation of Public Safety, Health or Welfare; Authorization by Governing Body by Ordinance; Regulations The Governing Body of any Municipality may, by Ordinance, authorize the Mayor or Other Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality, or the Officer in charge of streets in any Municipality not having a Chief Executive Officer, to provide by regulation for the closing of any street or portion thereof to motor vehicle traffic on any day or days or during specified hours on any day or days whenever he finds that such closing is necessary for the preservation of the public safety, health or welfare. Such Ordinance and regulations promulgated there under shall provide for the posting of proper warning signs of such closing in any street or portion thereof during the time the same is closed in pursuance thereof and shall provide penalties for the violation of such Ordinance or any regulation promulgated there under. N.J.S.A. 40: Ordinances and Regulations; Approval No Ordinance or Regulation adopted there under pursuant to this act shall become effective unless and until it shall have been approved by the Commissioner of Transportation of the Department of Transportation. On the following pages are samples of an Ordinance and a Regulation to be used for the Closing of Streets. 77

85 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE (Insert Name of Municipal OFFICIAL) TO PROVIDE BY REGULATION FOR THE CLOSING OF ANY STREET OR PORTION THEREOF WHERE SUCH CLOSING IS NECESSARY FOR THE PRESEVATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH OR WELFARE NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY (Insert Governing Body and Municipality) in the (Insert County), State of New Jersey. SECTION 1: The of the of is hereby authorized to provide by regulation for the closing of any street or portion thereof to motor vehicle traffic on any day or days during specified hours on any day or days whenever he finds that such closing is necessary for the preservation of the public safety, health or welfare. SECTION 2: Any regulations promulgated by the, under and in accordance with 1 above, shall provide for the posting of proper warning signs of such closing in any street or portion thereof during the time the same is closed in pursuance thereof. SECTION 3: Any violation of the Ordinance or of any Regulation promulgated there under shall be punished by a fine not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00). SECTION 4: Any regulation adopted under this Ordinance shall not become effective unless and until it has been submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation if the closing is for more than 48 continuous hours. 78

86 REGULATION CLOSING BETWEEN AND Under the authority vested in me as (Insert Name of Official) of the (Insert Name of Municipality), County of, State of New Jersey, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40: and Ordinance No., hereby order and direct that, between and be closed to vehicular traffic from A.M. to P.M. on. I further direct that proper signs and barriers be erected at the intersections of and, and at and and, that the Police Department control and regulate, as well as enforce, this regulation. DATED: 79

87 LAWS CONCERNING THE MAINTENANCE OF SIGHT DISTANCE (CUTTING SHRUBS) AT INTERSECTIONS: N.J.S.A. 40: Brush and hedges near roadways and intersections, cutting of shrubs The governing body of every Municipality shall have power to make, enforce, amend and repeal Ordinances requiring the owner or tenant of lands lying within the limits of such Municipality to keep all brush, hedges and other plant life, growing within ten feet of any roadway and within twenty-five feet of the intersection of two roadways, cut to a height of not more than two and a half feet where it shall be necessary expedient for the preservation of the public safety, within ten days of notice to cut the same, and to provide for the cutting of the same by or under the direction of some officer of the Municipality, to be designated in said ordinance, in cases where the owner or tenant shall have refused above and to provide for the imposition of penalties for the violation of any such Ordinance. P.L.1949, c.152, p.535. N.J.S.A. 40: Cost of cutting brush and hedges; charging against lends; lien In all cases where brush, hedges and other plant life are cut from any lands within the limitations of section one hereof under any such Ordinance, by or under the direction of an officer of the Municipality, such officer shall certify the cost thereof to the Governing Body, which shall examine the certificate and, if found correct, shall cause the cost as shown thereon to be charged against said lands, or in the event that such cost is excessive to cause the reasonable cost thereof to be charged against said lands. The amount so charged shall forthwith become a lien upon such lands and shall be added to and become and form part of the taxes next to be assessed and levied upon such lands, the same to bear interest at the same rate as other taxes and shall be collected and enforced by the same officers and in the same manner as taxes. P.L. 1949, c.152 p

88 N.J.S.A. 40: Regulating Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic in Parking Yards and Places Open to the Public (RETAIL BUSINESSES) In addition to the powers conferred to a Municipality pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-197 concerning the adoption of Ordinances for the Regulation of entrances to and exists from parking yards, the Governing Body of every Municipality may make, amend, repeal and enforce Ordinances to regulate vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the parking of vehicles in parking yards and parking places which are open to the public or to which the public is invited, whether maintained or operated separately or in conjunction with any business or enterprise. The Municipality may; (a) establish requirements for placement and types of lighting and signs; (b) regulate and control noisy or boisterous persons or things; (c) require installation and maintenance of internal traffic directional lines; (d) take such other action as may reasonably be required to preserve and safeguard public health, safety, morals and welfare. Note: N.J.S.A. 40: is also to be used by an Municipality to adopt an Ordinance in regard to the enforcement of Fire Safety standards on properties that are open to the public or to which the public is invited (RETAIL BUSINESS) pursuant to State Uniform Fire Safety Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-192et seq.). The Municipal Ordinance may be more restrictive but not less restrictive than the aforementioned Uniform Fire Safety Act. Following is a sample Ordinance for the establishment of various Traffic Regulations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:

89 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VARIOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40: Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH VARIOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40: IN PARKING YARDS AND PARKING PLACES THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OR TO WHICH THE PUBLIC IS INVITED. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE (Insert Governing Body and Municipality) in the County of, STATE of NEW JERSEY that the following various Traffic Regulations shall be made applicable as follows: 1. The purpose of the Ordinance is to establish various Traffic Regulations in certain areas that are on private property which is open to the public or to which the public is invited as set forth below. 2. This Ordinance is enacted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40: , which does confer upon (Municipality) the right to establish various traffic regulations in order to preserve and safeguard the public health, safety, morals and welfare. 3. The following various Traffic Regulations shall be designated and established (Type of Traffic Regulations) and shall be so marked by signs in conformance with the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways: (Describe various Traffic Regulations covered by this Ordinance) Refer to Regulations as set forth on Page 63 (A) through (G) 4. Penalties For violation of any provision of this Ordinance, the maximum penalty shall be a fine of $ or imprisonment for a period not to exceed days or both. 5. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication as required by law. 82

90 NOTE: 1. Approval of the Commissioner of Transportation is not required for Ordinances adopted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40: Once Subtitle 1 of Title 39 has been made applicable, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5A-1, approval is required by the Commissioner of Transportation and no property may be regulated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40: in regard to any Traffic Regulations. 3. The typical sign and pavement marking layout for Off - Street Handicapped Parking spaces are depicted in the following diagram. 4. Also please be advised that there are no statutory penalties in N.J.S.A. Title 40, therefore areas which are statutory pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-138 must be listed in this Ordinance in regard to enforcement (e.g. No Parking within 50 feet of a Stop Sign etc.). 5. However Pursuant to the P.L c. 70 enforcement of N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 & 97 have been made applicable to all Public and Private Properties. 6. There are also the other statutory enforceable statutes on Private Property pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39. N.J.S.A. 39:3-40 N.J.S.A. 39:4-48 N.J.S.A. 39:4-49 N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 N.J.S.A. 39: N.J.S.A. 39:4-129 N.J.S.A. 39:4-130 N.J.S.A. 39:4-211 N.J.S.A. 39:

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92 N.J.S.A. 40:67-1 Street Vacation: Pursuant to the aforementioned statute every Municipality shall adopt an Ordinance to establish a dedicated street as a Municipal Street or to vacate a Municipal Street. This requirement does not pertain to Paper Streets. Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations Criteria for a Street Vacation shall be adhered to as follows: 1. Request in writing to the Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations (NJDOT) along with a Tax map indicating the (Block & Lot Numbers); depicting the Street to be vacated and the parameters of said vacation. 2. State the reason(s) for the requested vacation. Note: The Municipality should be aware that if the request is found to be warranted, the vacated portion of the street reverts to the property owners on either side of said vacated street. Also any Traffic Regulations, which were established on the street or portion of the street to be vacated, shall be amended or deleted whichever is applicable by a certified Ordinance. This Ordinance deleting or amending the Traffic Regulations shall be submitted along with the certified Ordinance for the street vacation prior to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation. (Any Ordinance adopted pursuant to the aforementioned statute requires the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation). 85

93 Bicycle Routes & Paths TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR BICYCLE FACILITIES TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 9A. GENERAL Section 9A.01 Requirements for Bicyclist Traffic Control Devices 9A-1 Section 9A.02 Scope 9A-1 Section 9A.03 Definitions Relating to Bicycles 9A-1 Section 9A.04 Maintenance 9A-2 Section 9A.05 Relation to Other Documents 9A-2 Section 9A.06 Placement Authority 9A-3 Section 9A.07 Meaning of Standard, Guidance, Option, and Support 9A-3 Section 9A.08 Colors 9A-3 CHAPTER 9B. SIGNS Section 9B.01 Application and Placement of Signs 9B-1 Section 9B.02 Design of Bicycle Signs 9B-2 Section 9B.03 STOP and YIELD Signs (R1-1, R1-2) 9B-4 Section 9B.04 Bicycle Lane Signs (R3-16, R3-17) 9B-4 Section 9B.05 BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE YIELD TO BIKES Sign (R4-4) 9B-6 Section 9B.06 NO MOTOR VEHICLES Sign (R5-3 9B-6 Section 9B.07 Bicycle Prohibition Sign (R5-6 9B-6 Section 9B.08 No Parking Bicycle Lane Signs (R7-9, R7-9a) 9B-7 Section 9B.09 Bicycle Regulatory Signs (R9-5, R9-6) 9B-7 Section 9B.10 Shared-Use Path Restriction Sign (R9-7) 9B-7 Section 9B.11 Other Regulatory Signs 9B-7 Section 9B.12 Turn or Curve Warning Signs (W1 Series) 9B-8 Section 9B.13 Intersection Warning Signs (W2 Series) 9B-8 Section 9B.14 Bicycle Surface Condition Warning Sign (W8-10) 9B-8 Section 9B.15 Bicycle Crossing Warning Sign (W11-1) 9B-11 Section 9B.16 Other Bicycle Warning Signs 9B-11 Section 9B.17 Bicycle Route Guide Signs (D11-1) 9B-12 Section 9B.18 Bicycle Route Markers (M1-8, M1-9) 9B-12 Section 9B.19 Destination Arrow and Supplemental Plaque Signs for Bicycle Route Signs 9B-16 Section 9B.20 Bicycle Parking Area Sign (D4-3) 9B-17 86

94 CHAPTER 9C. MARKINGS Section 9C.01 Functions of Markings 9C-1 Section 9C.02 General Principles 9C-1 Section 9C.03 Marking Patterns and Colors on Shared-Use Paths 9C-3 Section 9C.04 Markings for Bicycle Lanes 9C-3 Section 9C.05 Word Messages and Symbols Applied to the Pavement 9C-5 December, 2000 Page TC9-1 Section 9C.06 Object Markers on Shared-Use Paths 9C-5 Section 9C.07 Pavement Markings for Obstructions 9C-10 CHAPTER 9D. SIGNALS Section 9D.01 Application 9D-1 Section 9D.02 Signal Operations for Bicycles 9D-1 FIGURES CHAPTER 9B. SIGNS Figure 9B-1 Sign Placement on Shared-Use Paths 9B-2 Figure 9B-2 Typical Signing for the Beginning and End of a Bicycle Route 9B-14 Figure 9B-3 Typical Signs and Markings for Shared-Use Paths 9B-15 CHAPTER 9C. MARKINGS Figure 9C-1 Typical Intersection Pavement Markings - Designated Bicycle Lane with Left-Turn Area, Heavy Turn Volumes, Parking, One-Way Traffic, or Divided Highway 9C-2 Figure 9C-2 Centerline Markings for Shared-Use Paths 9C-4 Figure 9C-3 Typical Bicycle Lane Treatment at a Right Turn Only Lane 9C-6 Figure 9C-4 Typical Bicycle Lane Treatment at Parking Lane Into a Right Turn Only Lane 9C-7 Figure 9C-5 Typical Pavement Markings for Bicycle Lanes on a Two-way Street 9C-8 Figure 9C-6 Typical Optional Word and Symbol Pavement Markings for Bicycle Lanes 9C-9 Figure 9C-7 Typical Obstruction Pavement Marking 9C-10 TABLES CHAPTER 9B. SIGNS Table 9B-1 Sign Sizes for Shared-Use Paths 9B-3 December, 2000 Page TC9-2 87

95 CHAPTER 9A. GENERAL Section 9A.01 Requirements for Bicyclist Traffic Control Devices Support: General information and definitions concerning traffic control devices are found in Part 1. Section 9A.02 Scope Support: Part 9 covers signs, pavement markings, and traffic signals specifically related to bicycle operation on both roadways and shared-use paths. Guidance: Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 should be reviewed for general provisions, signs, pavement markings, and signals. Standard: None of the bikeway designations in this Manual shall be construed to preclude permitted bicycle travel on roadways or portions of roadways that do not have bikeway designations. Section 9A.03 Definitions Relating to Bicycles Standard: The following terms shall be defined as follows when used in Part 9: 1. Bicycle Lane - a portion of a roadway that has been designated by signs and pavement markings for preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists. 2. Bicycle Path - see Shared-Use Path. 3. Bikeway - a generic term for any road, street, path, or way that in some manner is specifically designated for bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facilities are designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes. 4. Designated Bicycle Route - a system of bikeways designated by the jurisdiction having authority with appropriate directional and informational Sect. 9A.01 to 9A.03 route markers, with or without specific bicycle route numbers. Bicycle routes, which might be a combination of various types of bikeways, should establish a continuous routing. 88

96 5. Shared-Use Path - a bikeway physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the highway right-of-way or within an independent alignment. Shared-use paths might also be used by pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers, and other nonmotorized users Section 9A.04 Maintenance Guidance: All signs, signals, and markings, including those on bicycle facilities, should be properly maintained to command respect from both the driver and the bicyclist. When installing signs and markings on bicycle facilities, an agency should be designated to maintain these devices. Section 9A.05 Relation to Other Documents Support: "The Uniform Vehicle Code and Model Traffic Ordinance" published by the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Laws and Ordinances (see Section 1A.11) has provisions for bicycles and is the basis for the traffic control devices included herein. Informational documents used during the development of the signing and marking recommendations in Part 9 include the following: A. "Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities," which is available from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (see Page i for the address). B. State and local government design guides. C. "Selecting Roadway Design Treatments to Accommodate Bicycles," FHWA Publication No. FHWA-RD , which is available from the FHWA Research and Technology Report Center, 9701 Philadelphia Court, Unit Q, Lanham, MD Other documents that relate to the application of traffic control devices in general are listed in Section 1A.11. December, 2000 Page 9A-2 Sect. 9A.03 to 9A.05 89

97 Section 9A.06 Placement Authority Support: Section 1A.08 contains information regarding placement authority for traffic control devices. Section 9A.07 Meaning of Standard, Guidance, Option, and Support Support: The introduction to this Manual contains information regarding the meaning of the headings Standard, Guidance, Option, and Support, and the use of the words shall, should, and may. Section 9A.08 Colors Support: Section 1A.12 contains information regarding the color codes. December, 2000 Page 9A-3 Sect. 9A.06 to 9A.08 CHAPTER 9B. SIGNS Section 9B.01 Application and Placement of Signs Standard: Bicycle signs shall be standard in shape, legend, and color. All signs shall be retro-reflectorized for use on bikeways, including shareduse paths and bicycle lane facilities Where signs serve both bicyclists and other road users, vertical mounting height and lateral placement shall be as specified in Part 2. On shared-use paths, lateral sign clearance shall be a minimum of 0.9 m (3 ft) and a maximum of 1.8 m (6 ft) from the near edge of the sign to the near edge of the path. Mounting height for ground-mounted signs on shared-use paths shall be a minimum of 1.2 m (4 ft) and a maximum of 1.5 m (5 ft), measured from the bottom edge of the sign to the near edge of the path surface. When overhead signs are used on shared-use paths, the clearance from the bottom edge of the sign to the path surface directly under the sign shall be a minimum of 2.4 m (8 ft). 90

98 Guidance: Signs for the exclusive use of bicyclists should be located so that drivers are not confused by them. The clearance for overhead signs on shared-use paths should be adjusted when appropriate to accommodate typical maintenance vehicles. Support: Figure 9B-1 illustrates typical sign placement, lateral clearance, and mounting height for shared-use paths. Figure 9B-1. Sign Placement on Shared-Use Paths Width of shared-use path 1.2 m (4 ft) MIN. 1.5 m (5 ft) MAX. 0.9 m (3 ft) MIN. 1.8 m (6 ft) MAX. 1.2 m (4 ft) MIN. 1.5 m (5 ft) MAX. 0.9 m (3 ft) MIN. 1.8 m (6 ft) MAX. Section 9B.02 Design of Bicycle Signs Standard: If the sign applies to drivers and bicyclists, then the size shall be as shown for conventional roads in Table 2B-1. The sign sizes for shared-use paths shall be those shown in Table 9B-1, and shall be used only for signs installed specifically for bicycle traffic applications. The sign sizes for shared-use paths shall not be used for signs that are placed in a location that would have any application to other vehicles. Option: Larger size signs may be used on shared-use paths when appropriate. Guidance: 91

99 Except for size, the design of signs for bicycle facilities should be identical to that specified in this Manual for motor vehicle travel. Support: Uniformity in design includes shape, color, symbols, wording, lettering, and illumination or retroreflectorization. Table 9B-1. Sign Sizes for Shared-Use Paths Sign MUTCD Code Minimum Sign Size Millimeters Inches Stop R x x 18 Yield R x 600 x x 24 x 24 Bicycle Lane R3-16,16a,17,17a 600 x x 30 Movement Restriction R4-1, 2, 3, x x 18 Begin Right Turn Lane Yield to Bikes R x x 30 No Motor Vehicles R x x 24 Bicycle Prohibition R x x 24 No Parking Bike Lane R7-9,9a 300 x x 18 Pedestrians Prohibited R9-3a 450 x x 18 Bicycle Regulatory R9-5, x x 18 Shared-Use Path Restriction R x x 18 Railroad Crossbuck R x x 4.5 Turn and Curve Warning W1-1,2,3,4,5 450 x x 18 Arrow Warning W1-6, x x 12 Intersection Warning W2-1,2,3,4,5 450 x x 18 Stop, Yield, Signal Ahead W3-1a,2a,3 450 x x 18 Road Narrows W5-2a 450 x x 18 Bikeway Narrows W x x 18 Hill Sign W x x 18 Bump or Dip W8-1,2 450 x x 18 Bicycle Surface Condition W x x 18 92

100 Advance Grade Crossing W dia. 18 dia. Bicycle Crossing W x x 18 Low Clearance W x x 18 Share the Road Plaque W x x 30 Supplemental Bike Route Plaque D x x 6 Bicycle Parking D x x 18 Bike Route D x x 18 Bicycle Route Marker M x x 18 Bicycle Route Marker M x x 24 Supplemental Bicycle Route Guide M4-11,12, x x 4 Route Marker Supplemental Plaques M7-1,2, 3,4,5,6,7 300 x x 9 Section 9B.03 STOP and YIELD Signs (R1-1, R1-2) Standard: STOP (R1-1) signs shall be installed on shared-use paths at points where bicyclists are required to stop. YIELD (R1-2) signs shall be installed on shared-use paths at points where bicyclists have an adequate view of conflicting traffic as they approach the sign, and where bicyclists are required to yield the right-of-way to that conflicting traffic. Option: A 750 x 750 mm (30 x 30 in) STOP sign or a 900 x 900 x 900 mm (36 x 36 x 36 in) YIELD sign may be used on shared-use paths for added emphasis. Guidance: Where conditions require bicyclists, but not drivers, to stop or yield, the STOP sign or YIELD sign should be placed or shielded so that it is not readily visible to drivers. When considering STOP sign placement, assignment of priority at a shared-use path/roadway intersection should consider the following: A. Relative speeds of shared-use path and roadways users. B. Relative volumes of shared-use path and roadway traffic. 93

101 C. Relative importance of shared-use path and roadway. Speed should not be the sole factor used to determine priority, as it is sometimes appropriate to give priority to a high-volume shared-use path crossing a lowvolume street, or to a regional shared-use path crossing a minor collector street. When assigning priority, the least restrictive control that is appropriate should be placed on the lower priority approaches. STOP signs should not be used where YIELD signs would be acceptable. Section 9B.04 Bicycle Lane Signs (R3-16, R3-17) Standard: Bicycle Lane (R3-16 and R3-17) signs shall be used only in conjunction with the Bicycle Lane Symbol pavement marking. R10-3 R9-5 R9-7 R9-6 R3-16 R3-16a R3-17 R3-17a R1-1 R1-2 R7-9 R7-9a R5-3 R5-6 R4-4 R4-1 R4-2 R4-3 R4-7 R9-3a R15-1 Bicycle Lane signs shall be used in advance of the beginning of a marked bicycle lane to call attention to the lane and the possible presence of bicyclists. Guidance: The R3-17 sign should be installed at periodic intervals along the bicycle lane. Option: Where appropriate, the message ENDS may be substituted for AHEAD on the R3-16 sign. The words LEFT or CURB may be substituted for RIGHT on the R3-17 sign. 94

102 The R3-16a sign may be used to notify bicyclists that the bicycle lane is ending. Where there is a lane used for parking along the bikeway, the R3-17a sign may be used to notify bicyclists that they may encounter parked vehicles. Section 9B.05 BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE YIELD TO BIKES Sign (R4-4) Option: Where motor vehicles entering an exclusive right-turn lane must weave across bicycle traffic in bicycle lanes, the BEGIN RIGHT TURN LANE YIELD TO BIKES (R4-4) sign may be used to inform both the driver and the bicyclist of this weaving maneuver. Section 9B.06 NO MOTOR VEHICLES Sign (R5-3) Option: The NO MOTOR VEHICLES (R5-3) sign may be installed at the entrance to a shared-use path. Section 9B.07 Bicycle Prohibition Sign (R5-6) Guidance: Where bicyclists are prohibited, the Bicycle Prohibition (R5-6) sign should be installed at the entrance to the facility. Option: Where pedestrians and motor-driven cycles are also prohibited, it may be more desirable to use the R5-10a word message sign that is described in Section 2B.31. Section 9B.08 No Parking Bicycle Lane Signs (R7-9, R7-9a) Standard: If the installation of signs is necessary to restrict parking, standing, or stopping in a bicycle lane, appropriate signs as described in Sections 2B.34 through 2B.36, or the No Parking Bike Lane (R7-9 or R7-9a) signs shall be installed. 95

103 Section 9B.09 Bicycle Regulatory Signs (R9-5, R9-6) Option: Bicycle Regulatory signs may be installed where pedestrian facilities are being used for bicycle travel. The R9-5 sign may be used where the crossing of a street by bicyclists is controlled by pedestrian signal indications. Where it is not intended for bicyclists to be controlled by pedestrian signal indications, the R10-3 sign (see Section 2B.40) may be used. The R9-6 sign may be used where a bicyclist is required to cross or share a facility used by pedestrians and is required to yield to the pedestrians. Guidance: If used, the R9-5 or R10-3 signs should be installed off the edge of the sidewalk, near the crossing location, where bicyclists will be crossing the street. Section 9B.10 Shared-Use Path Restriction Sign (R9-7) Option: The Shared-Use Path Restriction (R9-7) sign may be installed on facilities that are to be shared by pedestrians and bicyclists. The symbols may be switched as appropriate. A designated pavement area may be provided for each mode of travel (see Section 9C.03). Section 9B.11 Other Regulatory Signs Option: Other regulatory signs described in Chapter 2B may be installed on bicycle facilities as appropriate. Section 9B.12 Turn or Curve Warning Signs (W1 Series) Guidance: To warn bicyclists of unexpected changes in shared-use path direction, appropriate turn or curve (W1-1 through W1-7) signs should be used. The W1-1 through W1-5 signs should be installed no less than 15 m (50 ft) in advance of the beginning of the change of alignment. 96

104 Section 9B.13 Intersection Warning Signs (W2 Series) Option: Intersection Warning (W2-1 through W2-5) signs may be used on a roadway, street, or shared-use path in advance of an intersection to indicate the presence of an intersection and the possibility of turning or entering traffic. Guidance: When engineering judgment determines that the visibility of the intersection is limited on the shared-use path approach, Intersection Warning signs should be used. Intersection Warning signs should not be used when the shared-use path approach to the intersection is controlled by a STOP sign, YIELD sign, or a traffic control signal. Section 9B.14 Bicycle Surface Condition Warning Sign (W8-10) Option: The Bicycle Surface Condition Warning (W8-10) sign may be installed where roadway or shared-use path conditions could cause a bicyclist to lose control of the bicycle. A supplemental plaque may be used to clarify the specific type of surface condition. Other surface conditions that might be of concern to bicyclists include SLIPPERY WHEN WET (W8-10p), BUMP (W8-1), DIP (W8-2), and Pavement Ends (W8-3), but other word message supplemental plaques that describe surface conditions that are of concern to bicyclists may also be used. December, 2000 Page 9B-8 Sect. 9B.12 to 9B.14 December, 2000 Page 9B-9 Sect. 9B.14 W2-1 W2-3 W2-4 W2-5 W2-2 W1-1 W1-2 W1-4 W1-3 97

105 W1-5 W1-6 W1-7 W3-1a W3-3 W3-2a W5-4 W5-2a W7-5 December, 2000 Page 9B-10 Sect. 9B.14 W11-1 W11-1 W8-10 SHARE TH E ROAD W8-10p W16-7 W11-1 W16-1 W10-1 W8-1 W8-2 W M OR Section 9B.15 Bicycle Crossing Warning Sign (W11-1) Support: The Bicycle Crossing Warning (W11-1) sign alerts the road user to unexpected entries into the roadway by bicyclists, and other crossing activities that might cause conflicts. These conflicts might be relatively confined, or might occur randomly over a segment of roadway. Option: A supplemental plaque with the legend AHEAD or XXX METERS (XXX FEET) may be used with the Bicycle Crossing Warning sign. Guidance: If used in advance of a specific crossing point, the Bicycle Crossing Warning sign should be placed at a distance in advance of the crossing location that conforms with the guidance given in Table 2C-4. 98

106 Standard: Bicycle Crossing Warning signs, when used at the location of the crossing, shall be supplemented with a diagonal downward pointing arrow (W16-7) plaque to show the location of the crossing. Option: A fluorescent yellow-green background color with a black legend and border may be used for Bicycle Crossing Warning signs and supplemental plaques. Guidance: When the fluorescent yellow-green background color is used, a systematic approach featuring one background color within a zone or area should be used. The mixing of standard yellow and fluorescent yellow-green backgrounds within a zone or area should be avoided. Section 9B.16 Other Bicycle Warning Signs Option: Other bicycle warning signs such as BIKEWAY NARROWS (W5-4) and Hill (W7-5) may be installed on bicycle facilities to warn bicyclists of conditions not readily apparent. In situations where there is a need to warn drivers to watch for bicyclists traveling along the highway, the SHARE THE ROAD (W16-1) plaque may be used in conjunction with the W11-1 sign. Guidance: If used, other advance bicycle warning signs should be installed no less than 15 m (50 ft) in advance of the beginning of the condition. Where temporary traffic control zones are present on bikeways, appropriate signs from Part 6 should be used. Option: Other warning signs described in Chapter 2C may be installed on bicycle facilities as appropriate. 99

107 Section 9B.17 Bicycle Route Guide Signs (D11-1) Guidance: If used, Bicycle Route Guide (D11-1) signs should be provided at decision points along designated bicycle routes, including signs to inform bicyclists of bicycle route direction changes and confirmation signs for route direction, distance, and destination. If used, Bicycle Route Guide signs should be repeated at regular intervals to ensure that bicyclists entering from side streets know that they are on a bicycle route. Similar guide signing should be used for shared roadways with intermediate signs placed for bicyclist guidance. Support: Figure 9B-2 shows an example of the signing for the junction of a bicycle route with a highway. Figure 9B-3 shows an example of signing and marking for the intersection of a shared-use path with a roadway. Section 9B.18 Bicycle Route Markers (M1-8, M1-9) Option: To establish a unique identification (route designation) for a state or local bicycle route, the Bicycle Route (M1-8) marker may be used. Sect. 9B.18 M1-8 D11-1 M7-1 M7-2 M7-3 M7-4 M7-6 M7-5 M7-7 M4-11 M4-12 M4-13 D1-1c D1-1b(R) D1-1b(L) D4-3 M

108 Figure 9B-2. Typical Signing for the Beginning and End of a Bicycle Route 225 m rural 75 m urban 225 m rural 75 m urban 30 m (100 ft) W11-1 W11-1 R5-3 M7-1 D11-1 D11-1 R1-1 M4-12 Roadway (750 ft rural) (250 ft urban) M7-1 D11-1 Shared-Use Path (750 ft rural) (250 ft urban) Figure 9B-3. Typical Signs and Markings for Shared-Use Paths 15 m (50 ft) 1.2 m (4 ft) 1.2 m (4 ft) 1.5 m (5 ft) Intersection traffic control devices as warranted depending upon conditions (see Section 9B.03) W m (100 ft) 2.4 m (8 ft) 2.4 m (8 ft) 10 m (32 ft) Varies - see Section 9B

109 Roadway Shared-Use Path W m (15 ft) 15 m (50 ft) 15 m (50 ft) R15-1 R5-3 R5-3 D11-1 / M7-5 W11-1 Crosswalk lines as needed R1-1 R1-1 Shared-Use Path Standard: The Bicycle Route marker shall contain a route designation and shall have a green background with a retroreflectorized white legend and border. Option: Where a designated bicycle route extends for long distances through two or more states, a coordinated submittal by the affected states for an assignment of an Interstate Bicycle Route number designation may be sent to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (see Page i for the address). Standard: The Interstate Bicycle Route (M1-9) marker shall contain the assigned route number designation and have a black legend and border with a retroreflectorized white background. 102

110 Guidance: If used, the Bicycle Route or Interstate Bicycle Route markers should be placed at intervals frequent enough to keep bicyclists informed of changes in route direction and to remind drivers of the presence of bicyclists. Option: Bicycle Route or Interstate Bicycle Route markers may be installed on shared roadways or on shared-use paths to provide guidance for bicyclists. The Bicycle Route Guide (D11-1) sign may be installed where no unique designation of routes is desired. Section 9B.19 Destination Arrow and Supplemental Plaque Signs for Bicycle Route Signs Option: Destination (D1-1b and D1-1c) signs may be installed with Bicycle Route Guide signs, Bicycle Route markers, or Interstate Bicycle Route markers to furnish additional information, such as directional changes in the route, or intermittent distance and destination information. The M4-11 through M4-13 supplemental plaques may be mounted above the appropriate Bicycle Route Guide signs, Bicycle Route markers, or Interstate Bicycle Route markers. Guidance: If used, the appropriate arrow (M7-1 through M7-7) sign should be placed below the Bicycle Route Guide sign, Bicycle Route marker, or Interstate Bicycle Route marker. Standard: The arrow signs and supplemental plaques used with the D11-1 or M1-8 signs shall have a white legend and border on a green background. The arrow signs and supplemental plaques used with the M1-9 sign shall have a white legend and border on a black background. 103

111 Section 9B.20 Bicycle Parking Area Sign (D4-3) Option: The Bicycle Parking Area (D4-3) sign may be installed where it is desirable to show the direction to a designated bicycle parking area. Standard: The legend and border of the Bicycle Parking Area sign shall be green on a retroreflectorized white background. CHAPTER 9C. MARKINGS Section 9C.01 Functions of Markings Support: Markings are important on roadways that have a designated bicycle lane. Markings indicate the separation of the lanes for road users, assist the bicyclist by indicating assigned travel paths, indicate correct position for traffic signal actuation, and provide advance information for turning and crossing maneuvers. Section 9C.02 General Principles Guidance: Bikeway design guides should be used when designing markings for bicycle facilities (see Section 9A.05). Standard: Markings used on bikeways shall be retroreflectorized. Guidance: Pavement marking symbols and/or word messages should be used in the bicycle lanes. Consideration should be given to selecting pavement marking materials that will minimize loss of traction for bicycles in wet conditions. 104

112 Support: Figures 9C-1 through 9C-7 show examples of the application of lines, word messages, and symbols on designated bikeways with and without parking for motor vehicles. Option: A dotted line may be used to define a specific path for a bicyclist crossing an intersection (see Figure 9C-1) as described in Sections 3A.05, 3A.06, and 3B.08. Not less than 15 m (50 ft) Dotted line optional R3-7 R4-4 Figure 9C-1. Typical Intersection Pavement Markings-Designated Bicycle Lane with Left-Turn Area, Heavy Turn Volumes, Parking, One-Way Traffic, or Divided Highway Section 9C.03 Marking Patterns and Colors on Shared-Use Paths Standard: The color, symbols, size, and types of lines used for marking bicycle facilities shall be as defined in Sections 3A.05, 3A.06, and 3B.22. Support: In most cases, centerlines are not required on shared-use paths. Option: Where shared-use paths are of sufficient width to designate two minimum width lanes, a solid yellow line may be used to separate the two directions of travel where passing is not permitted, and a broken yellow line may be used where passing is permitted (see Figure 9C-2). Guidance: Broken lines used on shared-use paths should have the usual 1-to-3 segment-togap ratio. A nominal 0.9 m (3 ft) segment with a 2.7 m (9 ft) gap should be used. 105

113 If conditions make it desirable to separate two directions of travel on shared-use paths at particular locations, a solid yellow line should be used to indicate no passing and no traveling to the left of the line. Option: On shared-use paths, a solid white line may be used to separate different types of users. The R9-7 sign may be used to supplement the solid white line. Section 9C.04 Markings For Bicycle Lanes Guidance: Longitudinal pavement markings should be used to define bicycle lanes. Support: Pavement markings supplement signs to designate that portion of the roadway for preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists. Markings inform all road users of the restricted nature of the bicycle lane. Figure 9C-2. Centerline Markings for Shared-Use Paths Passing permitted Passing prohibited 0.9 m (3 ft) 2.7 m (9 ft) 3.7 m (12 ft) Normal broken yellow line Normal solid yellow line Normal solid yellow line 3 m (10 ft) Obstruction 0.6 m (2 ft) 106

114 Standard: If used, the bicycle lane symbol shall be placed immediately after but not closer than 20 m (65 ft) from the crossroad, or other locations as needed. The bicycle lane symbol marking shall be white. If the bicycle lane symbol is used in conjunction with other word or symbol messages, it shall precede them. Signs shall be used with preferential lane symbols. Support: Typical bicycle lane markings at right-turn lanes are shown in Figures 9C-3 and 9C-4. Typical pavement markings for bicycle lanes on a two-way street are shown in Figure 9C-5. Section 9C.05 Word Messages and Symbols Applied to the Pavement Option: Optional word and symbol markings shown in Figure 9C-6 may be used. Smaller size letters and symbols may be used on shared-use paths. Where arrows are needed on shared-use paths, half-size layouts of the arrows may be used (see Section 3B.19). Section 9C.06 Object Markers on Shared-Use Paths Option: Fixed objects adjacent to shared-use paths may be marked with object markers (Type 1, 2, or 3). December, 2000 Page 9C-5 Sect. 9C.04 to 9C.06 Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Figure 9C-3. Typical Bicycle Lane Treatment at a Right Turn Only Lane R3-7R R4-4 at beginning of right turn only lane Figure 9C-4. Typical Bicycle Lane Treatment at Parking Lane Into a Right Turn Only Lane R3-7R R4-4 at beginning of right turn only lane 107

115 Figure 9C-5. Typical Pavement Markings for Bicycle Lanes on a Two-Way Street R3-17 R7 series sign (as appropriate) m ( ft) dotted line if bus stop or heavy right-turn volume R3-17 R7 series sign (as appropriate) Dotted line for bus stops immediately beyond the intersection is optional; otherwise use normal solid white line m ( ft) dotted line m (2 ft) line, 1.8 m (6 ft) space Solid white line Normal solid white line Optional normal solid white line Typical application where parking is permitted Typical application where parking is prohibited R8-3a R3-17 R8-3a R3-17 Minor intersection Signalized intersection 108

116 Figure 9C-6. Typical Optional Word and Symbol Pavement Markings for Bicycle Lanes 1.2 m (4 ft) 1.8 m (6 ft) 1.2 m (4 ft) 1.8 m (6 ft) 1.8 m (6 ft) 1.8 m (6 ft) 1.2 m (4 ft) 1.2 m (4 ft) Standard: All object markers shall be retroreflective. Markers such as those described in Section 3C.01 shall also be used on shared use paths, if needed. As indicated in Section 3C.02, obstructions within the bikeway shall be marked with the appropriate object marker or delineation. On Type 3 markers, the alternating black and retroreflective yellow stripes shall be sloped down at an angle of 45 degrees toward the side on which traffic is to pass the obstruction. Section 9C.07 Pavement Markings for Obstructions Guidance: In roadway situations where a drain grate or other roadway obstruction that is inappropriate for bicycle travel cannot be eliminated, white markings applied as shown in Figure 9C-7 should be used. Figure 9C-7. Typical Obstruction Pavement Marking Pier, abutment, grate, or other obstruction L = 0.6 WS, where S is bicycle approach speed in kilometers per hour For metric units: For English units: L = WS, where S is bicycle approach speed in miles per hour Wide solid white line (see Section 3A.06) Direction of bicycle travel 109

117 CHAPTER 9D. SIGNALS Section 9D.01 Application Support: Part 4 contains information regarding signal warrants and other requirements relating to signal installations. Option: For purposes of signal warrant evaluation, bicyclists may be counted as either vehicles or pedestrians. Section 9D.02 Signal Operations for Bicycles Standard: At installations where visibility-limited signal faces are used, signal faces shall be adjusted so bicyclists for whom the indications are intended can see the signal indications. If the visibility-limited signal faces cannot be aimed to serve the bicyclist, then separate signal faces shall be provided for the bicyclist. On bikeways, the needs of bicyclists shall be considered when setting signal timing. (For ILLUSTRATIONS of the aforementioned Bicycle Material Refer to The Manual on Uniform Control Devices for Streets & Highways ) Examples and signage are as follows: 110

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128 Various Internet Sites which may be useful in obtaining information in regard to various Traffic Regulations, Signs & Pavement Markings: New Jersey Department of Transportation Home Page: Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations site & Traffic Orders: Manual on Uniform Control Devices for Streets & Highways : New Jersey Legislature Home Page: Information on all N.J.S.A. Statutes, Chapter Laws, Proposed Laws, Departments, numerous other information in reference to the State of New Jersey. New Jersey Judiciary: Institute of Transportation Engineers: & ITE site reference Traffic Calming: 121

129 Regulatory, Warning and Specialty Signs: PARKING ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND BETWEEN THE PAINTED LINES AUTHORIZED VEHICLES ONLY White, Black Letters White, Black Letters 24 X X 30 TOW AWAY ZONE 12 X 6 122

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134 TRAFFIC CODE FORMAT INDEX DEFINITIONS AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CLOSING OF ANY STREET TOW-AWAY PENALTIES EFFECT OF ORDINANCE REPEAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PARKING (REGULATIONS NOT EXCLUSIVE) PARKING PROHIBITED DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY TEMPORARY PARKING PROHIBITION FOR SNOW REMOVAL STOPPING/STANDING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS PARKING TIME LIMITED ON CERTAIN STREETS PARKING PROHIBITED FOR STREET CLEANING PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS PARKING OF CERTAIN TRUCKS, VEHICLES, AND TRAILERS RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ANGLE PARKING THROUGH STREETS STOP INTERSECTIONS MULTI-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS YIELD INTERSECTIONS ONE-WAY STREETS ROUTES FOR TRUCKS OVER TONS VEHICLES OVER DESIGNATED WEIGHT EXCLUDED FROM CERTAIN STREETS TURN PROHIBITIONS RIGHT TURN ONLY NO TURN ON RED MID-BLOCK CROSSWALKS LANE USE RESERVATIONS EXCLUSIVE LANE USE BYCYCLE ROUTES / LANES SPEED LIMITS NO PASSING ZONES BUS STOPS ARTICULATED BUS STOPS LOADING ZONES TAXI STANDS 1

135 HANDICAPPED PARKING A. HANDICAPPED PARKING ON STREETS B. HANDICAPPED PARKING ON STREET FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCES CONTROL FOR THE MOVEMENT AND THE PARKING OF TRAFFIC ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY A. MUNICIPAL AND BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY B. PRIVATE PROPERTY OPEN TO PUBLIC (40: ) C. ALL OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY (39:5A-1) D. MUNICIPAL PARK PROPERTY E. UNITED STATES POST OFFICE PROPERTY F. SIGNS, PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE 2

136 Chapter 3 Speed Limits Bureau of Traffic Engineering & Investigations Criteria for Speed Limits & Ball Banking shall be adhered to as follows: Ball Banking Requirements: Ball Bank Indictor Reading Speed Range 14 Degree 0-20 MPH (Posted speeds of MPH) 12 Degree MPH (Posted speeds of MPH) 10 Degree MPH (Posted speeds of MPH) 159

137 Request for School Speed Limit: SCHOOL ZONE DATA FORM: Date: NAME OF SCHOOL: MUNICIPALITY: COUNTY: SCHOOL LOCATED ON ROUTE OR STREET NAME: IN MPH ZONE. APPROXIMATE MILE POST OR NEAREST INTERSECTION TYPE OF SCHOOL: GRADE HIGH HOURS SCHOOL IN SESSION: A.M. TO, A.M. P.M. TO P.M.. CAN CHILDREN BE SEEN FROM THE ROADWAY DURING RECESS? Yes or No. TOTAL ENROLLMENT NUMBER OF BUSSES NUMBER OF WALKING. CROSSING GUARD PROVIDED? YES OR NO. Provide Sketch: OTHER INFORMATION PLEASE RETURN TO: SUBMITTED BY: Manager Traffic Engineering and Investigations New Jersey Department of Transportation P.O. Box 613 Trenton, New Jersey Fax (609)

138 Construction Speed Limits: Sample Construction Speed Limit Ordinance: Following is a sample Ordinance for the establishment of a Construction Speed Limit: ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CONSTRUCTION SPEED LIMITS NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the (Boro, City, or Twp. Council), that the construction Zone speed limit for both directions of traffic along (name roadway) in the (city, Boro, or Twp), County of within the limits of the projects for the improvement to (name roadway) from (name beginning to end of project) shall be and are hereby established at MPH for a period of one (1) year or until construction is completed, whichever comes first with temporary signs posted accordingly only when one or more of the following conditions exists: 1. Where hazards or obstructions are present and construction barriers are in use. 2. When workmen are on or adjacent to the traveled way. 3. When other conditions exist which are deemed potential safety hazards to the traveling public. When none of the above conditions exist, the temporary construction zone signs R2-1 and R2-5a shall be covered with an opaque material and at such time as approved by this engineer, during which periods permanent speed limit signs shall be visible. Upon completion of the construction, the highway must be resurveyed to determine the reasonable speed limits applicable under the improved conditions. This Ordinance shall take effect upon approval by the Commissioner of Transportation. NOTE: When adopted, please forward to: Manager Traffic Engineering and Investigations New Jersey Department of Transportation P.O. Box 613 Trenton, New Jersey

139 (Sample) Ordinance No. WHEREAS, the (Insert Governing Body) and (County or Municipality) finds it in the interest of public safety to establish speed limits for both directions of traffic along Iowa Avenue pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b); WHEREAS, the (Municipal or County) Engineer has submitted and certified all the legislative requirements pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) and the criteria as set for by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations has been met; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the (Insert Governing Body) of (Insert County or Municipality) in the County of (Insert County) and in the State of New Jersey, that speed limits for both directions of traffic along Iowa Avenue, shall be established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) under the (Municipal or County) Engineer s Certification, Seal and License Number as follows: Along Iowa Avenue for both directions of traffic: Zone 1: Zone 2: 35 miles per hour between First Street and Middle Street. 40 miles per hour between Middle Street and Last Street. Penalties: Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance or any supplement thereto shall be subject to penalty or imprisonment as expressly provided for by New Jersey Statute. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately. I,, Clerk, of (Insert Municipality), hereby certify that the above is a true certified Ordinance adopted by (Insert Governing Body) on the day of Year. Clerk Signature and Raised Seal 162

140 GUIDELINES FOR SPEED SIGNING The Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations has developed the Guidelines for Speed Zone Signing contained herein for the purpose of assisting Counties and Municipalities. By following these Guidelines, it will be possible for you to achieve the posting of approved Speed Limits in a shorter time frame than that which can result when our personnel are required to develop the sign layouts. The recommended signing practices, which are in accordance with the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways 2000 Millennium Edition, December 2000, are as follows: I. Regulatory Signs: a. Speed Limit Sign (Type R2-1) 1. The standard sign size is 24 x 30 with a black legend on a white, reflectorized background. 2. An R2-1 shall be located as close as possible (+25 feet) to the point where each new Speed Zone begins. 3. Additional R2-1 signs shall be installed beyond major intersections and at other locations, in longer zones, where it is necessary to remind motorists of the Speed Limit that is applicable. b. Reduced Speed Limit Ahead (Type R2-5a) 1. The standard sign size is 24 x 30 with a black legend on a white, reflectorized background. 2. This sign shall always be followed by a Speed Limit sign (Type R2-1) erected at the point where the altered Speed Limit applies or as close thereto as possible (+25 feet). 3. Where there is a drop in the speed limit of 10 MPH or more, a Reduced Speed Ahead Sign must be installed. 4. The sign should always be used in rural areas to inform motorists of a reduced Speed Zone when engineering judgment dictates that advance notice is needed. The sign should be located in accordance with the distances set forth in Table 2C-4 in Section 2C.05 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. 163

141 II. Warning Signs: a. Speed zone signing should always include the proper placement of the various types of warning signs needed along the roadway. The signs shall be diamond-shaped appropriately sized in accordance with the speed of the roadway, and have a black legend on a yellow, reflectorized background. b. Location requiring advance warning signs include but are not limited to the following: 1. Curves 2. Intersections 3. Traffic control devices requiring advanced notice such as Traffic Signals, Stop and/or Yield signs. 4. Roadway constrictions such as narrow bridges, narrowing of lanes, lane drops, etc. 5. Various crossings such as deer, farm machinery, etc. 6. Railroad Grade Crossing c. Placement of advance warning signs should be guided by the minimum distances set forth in Table 2C-4 as shown in Section 2C.05 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or Streets and Highways. d. Advisory Speed Plate (Type W13-1) 1. The standard size sign is 18 x 18 with a black legend on a yellow, reflectorized background. 2. The recommended speed for display on the advisory speed plate must be determined by accepted Traffic Engineering Procedures. 3. The Advisory Speed Plate shall only be used in conjunction with these warning signs. Turn sign (W1-1), Curve Sign (W1-2), Reverse Turn sign (W1-2), Reverse Curve sign (W1-4), Winding Road sign (W1-5), Bump sign (W8-1) or Dip sign (W8-2). 4. It shall be mounted below these standard warning signs as part of a two-sign assembly. 164

142 III. School Zone Signs a. School Speed sign assemblies shall consist of the appropriate Speed Limit sign (Type R2-1) in combination with the appropriate plates in the S4 series (S4-1, S4-2, S4-3 S4-4). b. At the end of the School Speed Zone, the End School Zone sign (Type S5-2, 24 x 30 black legend on a white, reflectorized background) is preferred as an alternate to an R2-1 sign restating the normal Speed Limit. An R2-1 sign should be placed at an appropriate distance beyond the End School Zone sign. c. The School Advance, Warning sign (Type S1-1) shall have a standard size 36 x 36 in rural areas and 30 x 30 in urban areas, and it shall be used in combination with the appropriate places in the W16 series (W16-2, W16-2a, W16-7, W16-9p. The assemblies shall consist of a black legends on yellow, reflectorized backgrounds. 1. The School Advance Warning Assembly (MUTCD, Section 7B.08) is intended for use in advance of any location where school building or grounds are adjacent to the roadway. 2. The School Crosswalk Warnings Assembly (MUTCD, Section 78.09) is intended for use at the crosswalk at all established school crossings. 3. Whenever a School Crosswalk Warning Assembly is used a School Advance Warning Assembly shall be placed in an appropriate distance in advance. 165

143 Submitting an Ordinance promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b) under a Professional Engineer s seal: The engineer shall submit the following information and certify, under his Professional Engineer s seal, license number and signature that the speed limit: (a) (b) (c) Has been approved by the Engineer after an investigation of the circumstances Appears to be in the interest of safety and the expedition of traffic Conforms to the current standards prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways Supported By: 1. Radar checks (if possible) for 100 vehicles in each direction for each particular zone along with a sketch showing the location of the unmarked car and direction of the radar beam 2. Data showing the 85 th percentile speed of the above checks 3. Accident data for the latest available year 4. A description of the roadway characteristics including width, curbing, sidewalks, shoulders, adjacent land use, parking restrictions, school locations and areas of pedestrian activity (could be reference sheets) 5. Ball banking data (if possible) for all curves along the roadway to determine the advisory speed to be utilized with warning signs 6. A certified adopted Ordinance with the speed limits listed in zones (beginning and ending limits within each zone) and with School Zone speed limits included if applicable. [Promulgated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(b)] 7. A written explanation if any of the above data is not submitted 8. A statement of the reasons for the engineer s decision 9. The Professional Engineer s seal, license number and signature on all submissions Upon receipt of the aforementioned information, a review by the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Investigations is to be completed within 90 days to ascertain if warranted. 166

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145 Recorded Trial Runs: Record trial runs every tenth of a mile for both directions of travel at least three times. Sample: Sample Reference Sheets and Radar Speed Check Sheets are shown on the following pages: 168

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149 Speed Limit Reference Sheet Legend Symbol Stat. 25 MPH Stat. 35 MPH Stat. 50 MPH Rec. XX MPH Scat. Res. Res. Bus. H 33 RC LC RT LT RRC LRC RRT LRT Winding Road (no symbol) NC LAS SIGN Meaning Statutory 25 miles per hour Statutory 35 miles per hour Statutory 50 miles per hour Recommended Speed Limit Scattered Residences Residences Business House / Home 85 th Percentile Radar Speed Check Data Right Curve Left Curve Right Turn Left Turn Right Reverse Curve Left Reverse Curve Right Reverse Turn Left Reverse Turn Winding Road Right/Left Non-critical (no curve warning signs required) Low Approach Speed (no signs required) Curve Symbol Sign Only (no Advisory Speed) Ball Banking Sample Ball Bank Sample Ball Bank Curve Readings Curve Readings RC 30 MPH 14º - 15º RRC 40 MPH 13º/ 12º - 13º/ 11º 25 MPH 12º - 11º - 12º 35 MPH 10º/ 9º - 10º/ 8º - 10º/ 9º 20 MPH 10º - 9º 30 MPH 8º/ 5º - 7º/ 5º Advisory Speed Advisory Speed 172

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