§ 14-3-103. OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE LANES.

(a)

Prohibited. A person may not:

(1)

Occupy a fire lane or cause an object to occupy a fire lane in a manner that:

(i)

Obstructs or interferes with the operation of any emergency vehicle or equipment in a fire lane; or

(ii)

Obstructs access by emergency vehicle or equipment to any fire hydrant or Fire Department connection; or

(2)

Park a vehicle in a fire lane.

(b)

Penalty. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $43.

(c)

Impoundment. If necessary, the Police Department may take possession of, remove, tow away, impound, or otherwise remove any debris, material, vehicle, or other object that interferes with or obstructs a fire lane.

(1988 Code, §§ 21-164, 21-165, 21-166) (Bill No. 65, 1991, § 1, 7-1-1991; Bill No. 26-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)