TITLE 6
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL TRAFFIC PROVISIONS
GENERAL TRAFFIC PROVISIONS
A. Adoption: Pursuant to parts 1 and 2 of article 16 of title 31 of Colorado Revised Statutes, there is hereby adopted by reference the 2020 edition of the "Model Traffic Code" promulgated and published by the Colorado Department of Transportation, Traffic Safety and Engineering Services, W Howard Place, Denver, CO 80204. The subject matter of the Model Traffic Code relates primarily to comprehensive traffic control regulations for the town. The purpose of this chapter and the code adopted herein is to provide a system of traffic regulations consistent with state law and generally conforming to similar regulations throughout the state and the nation. Three (3) copies of the model traffic code adopted herein are now filed in the office of the administrator/town clerk of the town of Morrison, Colorado, and may be inspected during regular business hours.
B. Deletions: The 2020 edition of the model traffic code is adopted as if set out at length save and except the following articles and/or sections which are declared to be inapplicable or unnecessary and are therefore expressly deleted:
1. Section 101.
2. Section 102.
3. Section 113.
4. Section 117.
5. Section 1210.
6. Section 1701.
7. Section 1702.
8. Section 1705.
9. All subsections of the 2020 edition of the model traffic code for Colorado that categorize violations into classes of traffic violations, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, or which set forth a specific penalty for a violation, whether monetary or otherwise.
10. Appendices 2 through 9.
C. Additions Or Modifications: The adopted code is subject to the following additions or modifications:
1. Section 110, "Provisions Uniform Throughout Jurisdiction," subsection (4) is amended to read: "The Morrison municipal court shall have jurisdiction over violations of traffic regulations enacted or adopted by the board of trustees."
2. Section 221, "Bicycle And Personal Mobility Device Equipment," is amended so that the title reads, "Bicycle Equipment" and each reference to "EPAMD" in the body of the section is deleted.
3. Section 223, "Brakes," all references to "section 235(1)(a)" in subsection (1), are modified to read "section 42-4-235(1)(a), C.R.S."
4. Section 225, "Mufflers - Prevention Of Noise," in subsection (1.5), the reference to "section 235(1)(a)" is modified to read "section 42-4-235(1)(a), C.R.S."
5. Section 228, "Restrictions On Tire Equipment," in subsection (5)(c)(III), the reference to "section 235(1)(a)" is modified to read "section 42-4-235(1)(a), C.R.S."
6. Section 237, "Safety Belt Systems - Mandatory Use - Exemptions - Penalty," in subsection (3)(g), the reference to "section 235(1)(a)" is modified to read "section 42-4-235(1)(a), C.R.S."
7. Section 239, "Misuse Of A Wireless Telephone - Definitions - Penalty - Preemption," subsections (5)(a) and (b) are deleted.
8. Section 509, "Vehicles Weighed - Excess Removed," in subsection (2)(b), the reference to "section 102(32)" is modified to read "section 42-1-102(32), C.R.S."
9. Part 5 of the model traffic code is amended to add a new section 513 to read as follows:
513. Weight Limits On Certain Streets Or Parts Thereof. When official signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall operate any vehicle with a weight limit in excess of the amount specified on such signs at any time upon any of the streets or parts thereof or upon any of the bridges or viaducts in this town.
10. Section 613, "Failure To Pay Toll Established By Regional Transportation District," the reference to "code 4" is modified to read "article 4."
11. Part 6 of the model traffic code is amended to add a new section 616 to read as follows:
616. Barricades. Whenever barricades are erected to close off part or all of a highway, as authorized by 42-4-111, C.R.S., no person shall drive around, through, or between such barricades or into the barricaded area except as directed or permitted by official signs or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or other authorized person.
12. Section 710, "Emerging From Or Entering Alley, Driveway, Or Building," subsection (3) is modified to read as follows:
(3) No person shall drive any vehicle other than a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, or any other human-powered vehicle upon a sidewalk or sidewalk area, except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary driveway and except as may be permitted in this code or other Morrison regulations.
13. Section 805, "Pedestrians Walking Or Traveling In A Wheelchair On Highways," in subsection (5), the reference to "section 110" is modified to read "section 42-4-110, C.R.S." and the reference to "section 111" is modified to read "section 42-4-111, C.R.S."
14. Section 1010, "Driving On A Divided Or Controlled Access Highway," subsection (3) is modified to read as follows:
(3) Local authorities may by ordinance consistent with the provisions of section 43-2-135(1)(g), C.R.S., with respect to any controlled-access highway under their respective jurisdictions, prohibit the use of any such highway by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic. After adopting such prohibitory regulations, local authorities, or their designees, shall install official traffic control devices in conformity with the standards established by sections 601 and 602 at entrance points or along the highway on which such regulations are applicable. When such devices are so in place, giving notice thereof, no person shall disobey the restrictions made known by such devices.
15. Section 1012, "High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) And High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes," in subsection (3)(b), the reference to "section 1701(4)(a)(I)(K)" is amended to read "section 42-4-1701(4)(a)(I)(K), C.R.S."
16. Section 1105, "Speed Contests - Speed Exhibitions - Aiding And Facilitating - Immobilization Of Motor Vehicle - Definitions," subsection (7)(c) is amended to read as follows:
(c) The failure of the owner of the immobilized motor vehicle to request removal of the immobilization device and pay the fee within fourteen days after the end of the immobilization period ordered by the court or within the additional time granted by the court pursuant to paragraph (d) of this subsection (7), whichever is applicable, shall result in the motor vehicle being deemed an 'abandoned vehicle', as defined in section 1802(1)(d) and section 42-4-2102(1)(d), C.R.S., and subject to the provisions of part 18 of this code and part 21 of article 4 of title 42, C.R.S., whichever is applicable. The law enforcement agency entitled to payment of the fee under this subsection (7) shall be eligible to recover the fee if the abandoned motor vehicle is sold, pursuant to section 1809(2)(b.5) or section 42-4-2108(2)(a.5), C.R.S.
17. Section 1105, "Speed Contests - Speed Exhibitions - Aiding And Facilitating - Immobilization Of Motor Vehicle - Definitions," subsection (8)(b) is amended to read as follows:
(b) No person may remove the immobilization device after the end of the immobilization period except the law enforcement agency that placed the immobilization device and that has been requested by the owner to remove the device and to which the owner has properly paid the fee required by subsection (7) of this section. Nothing in this subsection (8) shall be construed to prevent the removal of an immobilization device in order to comply with the provisions of part 18 of this code or part 21 of article 4 of title 42, C.R.S.
18. Section 1204, "Stopping, Standing, Or Parking Prohibited In Specified Places," new subsections (4)(d) and (e) are added to read as follows:
(d) Subsection (1) shall not apply to official law enforcement or emergency vehicles in the course of performing law enforcement duties or providing emergency services.
(e) Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) shall not apply to authorized service vehicles parked by public employees or their agents in the course of providing public service functions.
19. Section 1412, "Operation Of Bicycles And Other Human Powered Vehicles," all references to "section 111" are amended to read "section 42-4-111, C.R.S."
20. Section 1805, "Appraisal Of Abandoned Motor Vehicles - Sale," the reference to "part 1 of code 6 of this title" is modified to read "part 1 of article 6 of title 42, C.R.S."; and the reference to "code 6 of title 12, C.R.S."
21. Section 1106, "Operation of Vehicle Approached by Emergency Vehicle," any person who does not comply with C.R.S. 42-4-705(2) commits careless driving as described in Section 1402 of this Code.
22. Section 1708, "Burden of Proof - Appeals," subsection (1) is modified to read as follows:
(1) The burden of proof shall be upon the people, and the court shall enter judgment in favor of the defendant unless the people prove the elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
D. Application: This section and the Code adopted herein shall apply to every street, alley, sidewalk area, driveway, park, and to every other public way or public place or public parking area, either within or outside the corporate limits of this Municipality, the use of which this Municipality has jurisdiction and authority to regulate. The provisions of sections 1401, 1402, 1413, and part 16 of the adopted Model Traffic Code, respectively concerning reckless driving, careless driving, eluding a police officer, and accidents and accident reports shall apply not only to public places and ways but also throughout this Municipality. (Ord. 409, 3-18-2014; amd. Ord. 450, 1-16-2018; Ord. 531, 5-2-2023)
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