§ 335-2. Traffic regulations.

A. 

The powers to control municipal streets; to regulate and prohibit traffic and the operation of motor vehicles thereon; to otherwise regulate the use of municipal streets; to promulgate traffic rules for all vehicles thereon; and to place and maintain thereon traffic control signals, signs, markings and other safety devices vested in the municipality pursuant to General Statutes §§ 7-148(c)(6)(C)(i), (7)(B)(i) and (H)(xii) and (10)(A), 14-162 and 14-298 are hereby vested in the Town Manager of the Town, who is hereby constituted as the Local Traffic Authority, subject to the power of the Board of Selectmen to revoke or amend such regulations as the Town Manager may promulgate hereunder.

B. 

The Town Manager shall promulgate such regulations hereunder as he deems advisable for public safety and convenience after consultation with the Traffic Safety Committee and shall report the promulgation of any such regulations to the Board of Selectmen at its next regular meeting.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

C. 

Regulations promulgated hereunder shall be effective upon notice thereof by the placing of suitable traffic control signs or markings on the municipal street or streets affected. A violation of any regulations promulgated hereunder shall be an infraction and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $90.

D. 

Any unauthorized person willfully removing, defacing or altering any traffic control sign, signal, device, highway fence, or supports therefor shall be fined $150 and shall be liable for all costs of repair or replacement.

Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).

Added 3-19-1992 by Ord. No. 92-1