Official:Amending Title 12 The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by amending Section 12-102, entitled "Definitions," by amending Section 12-902, entitled "Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited," to prohibit the standing or parking on the roadway of watercraft trailers or watercraft for the purpose of display for sale or for commercial washing, greasing or repair, by amending Section 12-2405, entitled "Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice," to provide for towing for certain violations, and by amending Section 12-2809, entitled "Civil Penalties and Costs," to provide for penalties for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
Introduced: September 18, 2008
Signed: November 6, 2008
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill prohibits parking watercraft trailers and boats on city roadways for display, washing, greasing, or repair, except in emergency situations. Vehicles violating this rule may be towed. The bill also sets penalties for these violations.
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