People v. Avis Rent-A-Car Division, Central Taxicab Co.

This is an appeal by the appellant from a judgment of conviction for a violation of a local ordinance of the City of White Plains designated as ‘ ‘ Traffic Ordinance of the City of White Plains ”, adopted in 1946, and amended from time to time.

The pertinent provisions of the ordinance in effect at the time of the alleged violation read as follows:

Section 1:

“1. Where signs are erected or curbs or the beds of streets are painted giving notice thereof or parking meters are installed in such parts of said highways, and except in an emergency or in compliance with the direction of a peace officer…