Except as otherwise defined in this code, or where the context clearly indicates a contrary intent, the words and terms defined in M.S. Ch. 169, as it may be amended from time to time, shall be applicable to this title and to Ch. 90 of this code of ordinances.
(2004 Code, § 70.01)
The provisions of this title and Ch. 90 of this code of ordinances are applicable to the drivers of all vehicles and animals upon streets, including, but not limited to, those owned or operated by the United States, the state or any county, town, city, district or other political subdivision.
(2004 Code, § 70.02)
The provisions of this title and Ch. 90 of this code of ordinances relate exclusively to the streets and alleys in the city, and the operation and parking of vehicles refers exclusively to the operation and parking of vehicles upon those streets and alleys.
(2004 Code, § 70.03)
It is a misdemeanor for any person to willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police or peace officer invested by law with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic.
(2004 Code, § 70.04) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Council action. No device, sign or signal shall be erected or maintained for traffic or parking control unless the Council shall first have approved and directed the same, except as otherwise provided in this section; provided that, when traffic and parking control is marked or signposted, the marking or signposting shall attest to Council action thereon.
(B) Temporary restrictions. The city, acting through the Chief of Police, may temporarily restrict traffic or parking for any private, public or experimental purpose. It is the duty of the Chief of Police to so restrict traffic or parking when a hazardous condition arises or is observed.
(C) Traffic restrictions and prohibitions. It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive a vehicle contrary to lane restrictions or prohibitions painted on any street, or contrary to signposted, fenced or barricaded restrictions or prohibitions.
(D) Parking restrictions and prohibitions. It is unlawful for any person to park a vehicle, except an emergency vehicle, contrary to lane restrictions or prohibitions painted on any curb, or contrary to signposted, fenced or barricaded restrictions or prohibitions.
(E) Damaging or moving markings. It is a misdemeanor for any person to deface, mar, damage, move, remove or in any way tamper with any structure, work, material, equipment, tools, sign, signal, barricade, fence, painting or appurtenance in any street unless that person has written permission from the city or is an agent, employee or contractor for the city, or other authority having jurisdiction over a particular street, and acting within the authority or scope of a contract with the city or the other authority.
(2004 Code, § 70.05) Penalty, see § 10.99
Except as otherwise provided in this title or in Ch. 90 of this code of ordinances, M.S. Ch. 169 (commonly referred to as the Highway Traffic Regulation Act), as it may be amended from time to time, is hereby incorporated herein and adopted by reference. The penalty for the violation of the provisions of M.S. Ch. 169, as it may be amended from time to time, adopted by reference in this section shall be identical with the penalty provided for in that chapter for the same offense.
(2004 Code, § 70.06) Penalty, see § 10.99
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