(A) Adoption. The Michigan Vehicle Code, PA 1949 No. 300, as amended, being § 257.625(1)(c) of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and the Michigan Uniform Traffic Code (except when not in conformity with the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code) pursuant to M.C.L. § 257.951 and pursuant to M.C.L. §§ 117.3(k) and 117.4i(k), is hereby adopted and amends the city motor vehicle ordinance.
(B) Penalties. A violation of the prohibited conduct in M.C.L. § 257.625(1)(c), which has been adopted in this section and the city code, is a misdemeanor punishable by one or more of the following:
(1) Community service for not more than 360 hours.
(2) Imprisonment for not more than 180 days.
(3) A fine of not less than $200 or more than $700.
(C) Reference to local authorities. References in the Michigan Vehicle Code to “local authorities” or “local units of government” or “police agency” or any similar reference referring to local government shall be deemed to refer to the city, its police officers and Police Department, and any other personnel authorized to enforce the city motor vehicle ordinance.
(D) Copies of vehicle ordinance. At the time of adoption of the ordinance adopted in this section, sufficient copies of the motor vehicle code adopted hereby and amendments thereto shall be made available for public use at a reasonable charge at the office of the city.
(Ord. 2023-01, passed 2-6-2023)