§ 16-13. Prohibiting the blocking of an intersection.

Prohibition on "blocking the box" as defined in Connecticut General Statutes Section 14-1 is adopted:

(a)

No operator of a motor vehicle, other than a tractor-trailer unit, as defined in Connecticut General Statutes Section 14-1, shall proceed into an intersection that has been designated in subsection (b), except when making a turn, unless there is sufficient space on the opposite side of the intersection to accommodate such motor vehicle without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians, notwithstanding the indication of a traffic control signal that would permit such operator to proceed into the intersection.

(b)

The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply to the following intersections within the City of Shelton:

(1)

Howe Avenue and White Street

(2)

Howe Avenue and Bridge Street

(3)

Howe Avenue and Center Street

(4)

Center Street and Coram Avenue

(c)

The City of Shelton shall post signs at each designated intersection indicating that blocking the intersection is prohibited and violators are subject to a ninety-nine dollar ($99.00) fine.

(d)

The City of Shelton shall mark, in white paint, the boundary of each designated intersection with a line not less than one (1) foot in width and the area within such boundary line with parallel diagonal lines not less than one (1) foot in width.

(e)

Any person in violation of the provisions of said section shall have committed an infraction.

(Ord. No. 862, 2-9-12)