Section 46. Fire Lanes 14-46
Section 46. Fire Lanes 14-46 A. It shall be unlawful to obstruct or to block any private way with a motor vehicle or by any other means so as to prevent ingress and egress over such private way by fire apparatus or by any other emergency public safety vehicle. B. The Chief of the Fire Department is hereby authorized to designate 'fire lanes' in shopping centers, at multiple family residential areas near any commercial or industrial buildings or at any other place as in the judgment of such officer the public safety requires. Such 'fire lanes' shall consist of an area at least twelve feet in width and shall be plainly marked and designated 'fire lanes' by painting on the road surface and by the posting of signs, located and approved by the Fire Chief. C. Any motor vehicle or other object left or placed in a fire lane so as to obstruct or in any way to impede access by fire apparatus or by any other emergency public service vehicle may be removed under the direction of a police officer at the expense of the owner and without liability to the Town of Canton. D. Any person who violates any of the preceding sections shall for each offense be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars.