A. Tampering Unlawful: It is unlawful for any person to wilfully or negligently tear down, dig up, or in any manner deface, destroy or carry away any guidepost, road marker, descriptive sign, traffic control device, railing or barricade located within Pershing County.
B. Prima Facie Evidence: It shall be prima facie evidence of destruction under this section when the person is cited for any traffic offense in the general area where the destruction has taken place and at the general time of the destruction whether or not the person is found guilty of the traffic offense.
C. Penalties: Every person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
D. Costs, Expenses: In addition to the criminal charges as set out in this chapter, the county has a cause of action against the person under this chapter for the amount expended for repair and replacement together with costs and expenses incurred in that action. (Ord. 242, 2007)