CHAPTER XIV. TRAFFIC

 


ARTICLE 1. STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE  3

14-101.  Incorporating standard traffic ordinance. 3

14-102.  Same; traffic infractions and traffic offenses.                          3

14-103.  Same; penalty for scheduled fines. 3

14-104.  Amendment of section 33; maximum speed limits. 3

14-105.  Exemptions from section 92; parking in alleys. 5

ARTICLE 2. LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. 6

14-201.  Traffic control devices and markings. 6

14-202.  Careless driving. 6

14-203.  Emergency snow routes. 6

14-204.  Reserved. 6

14-205.  Main trafficway designation for bond financing. 7

14-206.  Truck routes; restrictions. 7

14-207.  Same; local deliveries. 8

14-208.  Same; street parking. 8

14-209.  Same; signs. 8

14-210.  Parking prohibited in certain areas. 8

14-211.  Unlawful state license plate. 9

14-212.  Engine Brakes. 9

ARTICLE 3. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES  11

14-301.  Definitions. 11

14-302.  Impounding vehicles. 11

14-303.  Same. 12

14-304.  Notice of impoundment; storage of vehicle..                           12

14-305.  Impoundment after request to leave motor vehicle. 13

14-306.  Release of motor vehicle from impoundment. 13

14-307.  Hearing. 13

14-308.  Charges constitute a lien. 14

14-309.  Satisfaction of lien; notice of public sale. 15

14-310.  Redemption. 15

14-311.  Sale proceeds. 16

14-312.  Statutory procedures. 16

14-313.  Implementation of article. 16

14-314.  Reimbursement for discharged liens. 16

ARTICLE 4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. 17

14-401.  Hazardous material defined. 17

14-402.  Same; exceptions. 17

14-403.  Transportation of hazardous materials. 17

14-404.  Hazardous materials routes. 17

14-405.  Parking of vehicles or trailers carrying hazardous materials. 17

14-406.  Removal of illegally parked trailers. 18

ARTICLE 5. GOLF CARTS, WORK-SITE UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MICRO UTILITY TRUCKS  19

14-501.  Definitions. 19

14-502.  Operation of golf carts. 19

14-503.  Operation of work-site utility vehicles. 20

14-504.  Operation of all-terrain vehicles, pocket bikes, and motorized scooters. 21

14-505.  Violations; traffic infraction; penalties. 22

14-506.  Operation of micro utility truck. 22

ARTICLE 6. MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS  24

14-601.  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations incorporated. 24

14-602.  Marked Copies of Regulations on File. 24

14-603.  Section 396.9 Amended – Inspection of Motor Vehicles. 24

14-604.  Exceptions to the Motor Carrier Safety Act... 25

14-605.  Prohibitions extended to intrastate commerce. 27

14-606.  Conflict of Laws; Exception to this article... 27

14-607.  Penalty. 28

14-608.  Intent of this article. 28

14-609.  Severability. 28

ARTICLE 7. WEIGHT AND SIZE RESTRICTIONS FOR VEHICLES  29

14-701.  Definitions. 29

14-702.  Violation of Size and Weight Laws: Exceptions. 29

14-703.  Widths and Loads of Vehicles. 30

14-704.  Loads on Passenger Vehicles Extending to Either Side. 31

14-705.  Height and Length of Vehicles and Loads; Exceptions to maximums. 31

14-706.  Projecting loads to the front and rear. 32

14-707.  Gross weight limits on wheels and axles. 32

14-708.  Gross weight limits for vehicles, exceptions; safety of certain vehicles for operation. 33

14-709.  Enforcement of vehicle weight laws; officers may weigh vehicles; portable scales; required drive to stationary scales; off-loading or load redistribution required, when. 35

14-710.  Vehicle operation on National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. 36

14-711.  Unlawful acts related to vehicle registration... 36

14-712.  No truck route exception created. 37

14-713.  City policy of compliance. 37

14-714.  Intent. 37

14-715.  Severability. 37