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The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible but shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of section 9-7-321.263 of this chapter. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
A. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall give such driver's name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle such driver is driving and shall, upon request and if available, exhibit such driver's, operator's, or chauffeur's license to the person struck or the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance, including the carrying or the making of arrangements for the carrying of such person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.
B. If the accident causes the death of any person, the surviving driver shall not leave the scene of the accident except to seek necessary aid for himself or to report the accident to law enforcement authorities. Before leaving the scene of the accident, the surviving driver shall leave such driver's automobile registration receipt or other identification data at the scene of the accident. After leaving the scene of the accident, the surviving driver shall promptly report the accident by telephone to law enforcement authorities and shall immediately return to the scene of the accident or shall inform the authorities where such driver can be located. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
The driver of any vehicle which collides with any vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of the name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or shall leave in a conspicuous place on the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking and a statement of the circumstances thereof. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to property legally upon or adjacent to a highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner, a peace officer, or person in charge of such property of such fact and of the driver's name and address and of the registration number of the vehicle causing the damage and shall, upon request and if available, exhibit the driver's, operator's, or chauffeur's license and shall make report of such accident when and as required in section 9-7-321.266 of this chapter. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
A. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, give notice of such accident to the city manager.
B. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in total property damage to an apparent extent of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or more shall report said accident to the police department within seventy two (72) hours.
C. Every peace officer, who in the regular course of duty, investigates a motor vehicle accident of which a report must be made as required in this section, either at the time of and at the scene of the accident or thereafter by interviewing witnesses, shall within twenty four (24) hours after completing such investigation, file a written report of such accident.
D. Any carrier transporting hazardous materials by rail, air, water, or upon a roadway in this city, in the case of accident, shall immediately notify the city manager. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
DIVISION 3. OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES
A. General: The motor vehicle laws apply to the operators of motorcycles and motorized bicycles to the extent practically applicable.
B. Riders:
1. Motorized Bicycles: A person operating a motorized bicycle shall not carry any other person on the vehicle.
2. Motorcycles: A person shall not operate or ride a motorcycle with another person on the motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person. The additional passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two (2) persons or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear of the operator. The motorcycle shall be equipped with footrests for the passenger unless the passenger is riding in a sidecar or enclosed cab. The motorcycle operator shall not carry any person nor shall any other person ride in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
C. Sitting Position: A person operating a motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall ride only upon the vehicle's permanent and regular attached seat. A person operating a motorcycle or motorized bicycle must keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times. Every person riding upon the vehicle shall be sitting astride the seat facing forward with one leg on either side of the vehicle. (Ord. 22-13, 4-15-2013)
D. Use Of Traffic Lanes: Persons shall not operate motorcycles or motorized bicycles more than two (2) abreast in a single lane. Except for persons operating such vehicles two (2) abreast, a motor vehicle shall not be operated in a manner depriving a motorcycle or motorized bicycle operator of the full use of a lane. A motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall not be operated between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. The operator of a motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken unless the vehicle being overtaken is a motorcycle or motorized bicycle.
E. Headlights Turned On: A person shall not operate a 1977 or later model year motorcycle or any model year motorized bicycle upon the highways without displaying at least one lighted headlamp of the type described in section 9-12-321.409 of this title. However, this subsection is subject to the exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as provided in this title.
F. Packages: The operator of a motorcycle or motorized bicycle shall not carry any package, bundle, or other article which prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars.
G. Handlebars: A person shall not operate a motorcycle or motorized bicycle with handlebars more than fifteen inches (15") in height above that portion of the seat occupied by the operator.
H. Parades: The provisions of this section do not apply to motorcycles or motorized bicycles when used in a parade authorized by proper permit from local authorities. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
A. The use of bicycles, skateboards and other nonmotorized conveyances and motorcycles, motor scooters, go-carts, cars, trucks, and other motor driven vehicles other than those vehicles engaged in authorized park maintenance and security in any park, recreation facility, or trail may be prohibited by the park and recreation advisory commission.
B. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any car, truck, motorcycle, or any other type vehicle to stop, stand, or park upon any roadway or in any parking areas in any park, recreation facility, or trail in such manner as to obstruct the flow of traffic.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to play games, catch, throw frisbees or other objects, gather in groups on any roadway or parking areas in any park, recreation facility, or trail as to obstruct the flow of traffic.
D. It shall be unlawful to park any car, truck, motorcycle, or other type of vehicle along any roadway or area in any park or recreation facility that is posted prohibiting such parking.
E. It shall be unlawful for any car, truck, motorcycle, or any other type of motorized vehicle to drive on and/or park on any grass area, sidewalk, or trail in any park, recreation facility, or trail except with the express permission of the leisure services manager's designee.
F. The scheduled fine for a violation of this section shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00). (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
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