(A) No person shall operate any traction or portable engine on any public street or alley in the city unless the entire outer surface or periphery of each wheel which comes in contact with any of the street surface is equipped with a shield, band or other similar or appropriate apparatus so that each wheel shall have smooth, plain and level bearing surface the entire width free from all ridges, cleats or other corrugations.
(B) No person shall operate any traction or portable engine on along, or over any part or portion of any public street or alley in the city without first obtaining a permit to do so from the City Engineer. The permit shall name the person to whom issued and shall state the exact date and names of the streets and alleys over which the engine may be operated. The permit shall be issued without charge. The City Engineer shall keep a copy of all permits issued by him or her.
(Prior Code, § 96.26) Penalty, see § 157.999