The following provisions shall apply to the Motor Carrier Safety Act, as adopted in this article, and additional sections and subsections are added as indicated:
(A) Government unit as defined. References in the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Rules to the term “governmental units” shall mean the City of Charlotte.
(B) Enforcement. Authority for the enforcement of this article and any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the ordinance codified herein shall be vested in the police officers of the City of Charlotte.
(C) Sanctions. Unless another penalty is expressly provided by the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act as adopted by reference herein, or the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, for any particular provision or section, the sanction for a violation shall constitute a civil infraction punishable by imposition of a civil fine which shall not be more than $250 plus costs. The fine schedule shall be as provided herein and allocation as provided in M.C.L.A. § 257.909. In addition to the sanctions authorized by this section, any individual or entity authorized to enforce this article may remove or provide for the removal of vehicles or equipment which have been placed within the right-of-way of a roadway. The costs related to removal, as well as any storage expenses, shall be borne by the party responsible for placement of the vehicle or equipment within the right-of-way. For purposes of this section, RESPONSIBLE PARTY shall include the property owner, vehicle owner, or equipment owner and/or the vehicle or equipment operator.
(D) Term of incarceration. Notwithstanding the term of imprisonment as set forth in any provision within the Michigan Motor Carrier Safety Act, as incorporated by reference herein, no sentence imposed under this article shall exceed 93 days.
(Ord. 2010-05, passed 10-11-2010)