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14th Town Board Meeting 07/15/2026 Page 9 • Consistent enforcement of overnight and seasonal parking restrictions is necessary for safe snow removal and emergency response. • A standardized parking ticket and appeal process will improve fairness and administrative efficiency. 2. Pursuant to New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1660(a)(25), this local law amends Chapter 131, “Vehicles and Traffic,” of the Code of the Town of Orchard Park This local law amends Chapter 131, “Vehicles and Traffic,” of the Code of the Town of Orchard Park, by adding a new Article establishing specific provisions for parking tickets, penalties, and procedures, and by updating cross-references to parking restrictions already authorized in Chapter 131. 3. New Article: Parking Violations, Tickets and Penalties §131- 14 Definitions For the purposes of this Article: • “Parking violation” means any stopping, standing, or parking of a vehicle in violation of any provision of this chapter or any schedule, map, or resolution adopted pursuant to this chapter. • “Parking ticket” means the written notice of a parking violation issued by a police officer or other authorized enforcement officer of the Town of Orchard Park. • “Restricted parking district” refers to areas and times designated by the Town Board where parking is regulated or prohibited, including seasonal overnight restrictions. • “Town Court” means the Town of Orchard Park Justice Court. §131-14 Parking ticket issuance A. Authority to issue Parking tickets for violations of this chapter may be issued by any police officer of the Town of Orchard Park and by any other officer or employee authorized by resolution of the Town Board. B. Contents of ticket Each parking ticket shall contain, at a minimum: • Date and time of issuance. • Alleged Section of Law Violated. • Location of alleged violation. • License plate number and state of registration. • Make or description of the vehicle. • A brief description of the violation (e.g., “Overnight parking during restricted hours,” “Parking in fire lane,” “Parking in bus stop”). • Fine amount and any applicable surcharges, or reference to a fine schedule on file with the Town Clerk. • Instructions on how and where to pay the fine or contest the ticket, and the deadline for doing so. C. Service A parking ticket may be served by affixing it securely to the vehicle in a conspicuous place or by mailing it to the registered owner’s last known address, in accordance with applicable law.