The public transportation system in the Metro Government has attained a high safety record due in part to professional operators who are trained to react defensively and anticipate safety problems. However when an operator of a public transportation vehicle is faced with violence to self or a passenger, that distraction places in jeopardy the safety of the operator, the passengers, and the public. It shall therefore be the policy of this community to make provision through the law for the safety of operators and passengers of the public transportation system.
(Jeff. Ord. 35-2002, adopted and effective 11-12-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 130-2004, approved 9-15-2004)