(A) This title shall be known as the “Riverton Traffic Code” or as the “traffic code”. Where a section of the traffic code is followed by a reference to the Illinois Revised Statutes, such reference indicates that the section is analogous or similar to such Revised Statutes section.
(B) The provisions of the traffic code are intended to apply to all traffic and to all operators not specifically excepted.
(C) The provisions of the traffic code shall, in no way, limit, alter or otherwise affect the civil or criminal responsibility of any person under the statutes for the state.
(D) The provisions of the ordinances contained in this traffic code, excepting Ch. 72 hereof, are hereby enacted pursuant to the provisions of 625 ILCS 5/11-207 and 5/11-208, and 65 ILCS.
(Prior Code, § 70.001) (Ord. 83, passed 7-7-1952; Ord. 74-003, passed 3-19-1974)