It shall be unlawful for any person not the owner or operator thereof, to tamper, meddle or interfere with any vehicle, or to start or attempt to start the machinery thereof while the same is standing still, or to puncture or otherwise mutilate the tires, or to scratch, mark or otherwise deface the body or the apparatus thereof, or to take or remove from such vehicle any part or portion of the machinery, equipment or other portion thereof, or to throw, cast or hurl any stone, rock, snowball, glass or other missile at any vehicle or the occupants thereof. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove or to tamper, meddle or interfere with any traffic sign or painted, drawn or established line, constructed or maintained under the provisions of this title. (1960 Compilation § 17-221; amd. Ord. 80-4)