Removal of barricades consists of knowingly or willfully removing, destroying or interfering with any barrier, guard or light placed before or at any dangerous place in or near the street, sidewalks or ways of the city for the purpose of warning or protecting travelers from injury or damage; provided that removal after the danger has ceased and temporary removal to allow the passage of a vehicle with immediate subsequent replacement shall not be considered unlawful.
('74 Code, § 12-1-2-14) (Ord. 96-1973) Penalty, see § 12-1-99