The City of Big Rapids adopts sections 5.33, 5.34, 5.48, 5.49, 5.69, 5.90(a), 8.6, 8.10(1)(n), of the Uniform Traffic Code, with all violations being civil infractions, and renumbers the sections to be consistent with Chapter 70 of the Big Rapids City Code.
(A) 70.05(1). Obedience to no-turn sign. When authorized signs are erected indicating that right, left, or U-turns are not permitted, a driver of a vehicle shall not disobey the directions of any such sign.
(B) 70.05(2). Limitations on turning around. The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction on any street in a business district and shall not, on any other street, so turn a vehicle unless such movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic.
(C) 70.05(3). Driving on sidewalk prohibited. The driver of a vehicle shall not drive on or within any sidewalk area, except at a driveway.
(D) 70.05(4). Limitations on backing.
(1) The driver of a vehicle shall not back the vehicle unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.
(2) A vehicle shall not be backed a distance of more than 60 feet.
(3) A vehicle shall not be backed into an intersection; except that a vehicle may be backed into an intersection when it is not otherwise possible to turn about and when such movement can be made safely without interfering with other traffic.
(E) 70.05(5). License plates required. A person shall not park on the streets of this governmental unit any vehicle which is required to be registered, unless the vehicle bears valid registration plates issued for it.
(F) 70.05(6). Operation of vehicle with unnecessary noise prohibited. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle with unnecessary noise and shall not start, move, or turn a motor vehicle or apply the brakes or the power on a motor vehicle or in any manner operate the vehicle so as to cause the tires to squeal or the tires or vehicle to make any noise not usually connected with the operation of the motor vehicle, except in case of an emergency.
(G) 70.05(7). Vehicle starting from parked position. A vehicle starting from a parked position shall yield to moving vehicles the right-of-way, and the operator of such vehicle shall give a timely and visible warning signal before so starting.
(H) 70.05(8). Stopping, standing, or parking vehicles. A person shall not stop, stand, or park a vehicle within 200 feet of an accident at which police officers are in attendance, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the law or the directions of a police officer or traffic control device.
(I) 70.05(9). Penalty; civil infraction. Any person who violates section 70.05(1), 70.05(2), 70.05(3), 70.05(4), 70.05(5), 70.05(6), 70.05(7), or 70.05(8) shall be responsible for a civil infraction.
(Ord. 477-04-01, passed 4-9-01)