Bicycle Saftey Tips
As the weather gets nicer the numbers of bicyclists using the road will begin to increase. Here are a few bicycle safety tips riders should abide by: IF YOU ARE UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET. BICYCLISTS MUST OBEY ALL RULES OF THE ROAD. BICYCLISTS MUST RIDE WITH…
Traffic Safety Reminder About Portable Basketball Nets
Residents are reminded that under Abington Township Code 143-13 it is unlawful to place portable basketball nets within the boundaries of any public place. This includes the public right-of-way. Portable basketball nets pose a hazard to fire apparatus and the operation of refuse trucks. They also prohibit parking. Violators can be fined per day for…
New work zone safety laws go into effect in PA
Gov. Tom Wolf increases fines and penalties for recklessly driving in work zones. Click here to read more about it. For more information on the duty of the a driver in a work zone please click here.
Traffic Safe-T Program begins 9/1/15
Abington Township is conducting its Traffic Safe-T Program beginning September 1st. The program will end September 30th. This program is a community-wide initiative involving the Township board of Commissioners, the township Administration and participating citizen and neighborhood groups. The program has two major components: 1. Driver education 2. Increased Traffic Enforcement Residents may participate by…