Burlington By-law 086-2007, s. 9 — CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

• a) Obstructing Traffic

9. No person shall erect barricades or hoardings, store earth or construction material, or park work equipment on any portion of any highway without providing proper fencing, lights or any other warning necessary for the sake of safety, and,

• i) for a period exceeding thirty (30) days or more, without first obtaining permission from Council or,
• ii) for a period of thirty days (30) or less, without first obtaining permission from Council or the Director.
• b) Duty to Obey Barricades

No person shall drive a vehicle through or enter upon any highway which is roped, barricaded, or marked by authorized signs which prohibit the use of the highway, with the exception of an authorized emergency vehicle or vehicle THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BURLINGTON TRAFFIC BY-LAW 86-2007 authorized by the Director or Chief of Police.

• c) Police Officer Directing Traffic

Where a Police Officer considers it reasonably necessary to ensure the orderly movement of traffic or to prevent injury or damage to persons or property or to permit proper action in an emergency, he may direct traffic according to his discretion,

notwithstanding the other provisions of this by-law, and every person shall obey his directions.

• d) Sports Equipment Obstructing Traffic

No person shall place or install on a temporary or permanent basis, sports equipment including basketball nets, goal nets or other such devices, on any portion of any highway.