CHAPTER 12.12
TRAFFIC CODE RULES AND ENFORCEMENT

SECTION:

12.12.010: Obedience To Traffic Code Required

12.12.015: Traffic Violations

12.12.020: Police And Fire Department Officials; Authority

12.12.030: Public Employees, Workers And Equipment On Streets

12.12.040: Emergency Vehicles; Exemption Conditions

12.12.050: Property Owner's Right To Regulate Traffic When

12.12.060: Riding Animals Or Using Pushcarts On Roadways

12.12.070: Skateboards And Other Toy Vehicles

12.12.080: Removal Of Brush Or Obstructions Impairing View

12.12.090: Cruising

12.12.010: OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC CODE REQUIRED:

   A.   Unlawful Acts: It is unlawful for any person to:

      1.   Do any act prohibited by this title;

      2.   Fail or refuse to do any act required by this title;

      3.   Operate any vehicle in violation of any provision of this title; or

      4.   Operate any vehicle unless such vehicle is equipped and maintained in compliance with this title.

   B.   Enhancement On Third Conviction: Upon a third conviction of any moving violation, whether the same violation or different violations, within the prior twelve (12) month period, such third violation is subject to enhancement equivalent to the fine set forth at section 1.12.050 of this code, or its successor or as otherwise provided by law.

   C.   Infraction And Misdemeanor Penalties: A person convicted of an infraction or a class B misdemeanor, as provided in this chapter, shall be punishable as provided by section 1.12.050 of this code, or its successor. (Ord. 62-02 § 6, 2002: Ord. 29-02 § 12, 2002: prior code title 46, art. 3 § 75)

12.12.015: TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS:

   A.   Infractions: Any person guilty of violating any provision of this title shall be deemed guilty of an infraction, unless such offense is specifically designated as a class B or class C misdemeanor or a civil violation.

   B.   Civil Violations: The following violations of this title shall be civil violations:

      1.   Chapter 12.56, "Stopping, Standing And Parking", of this title;

      2.   Chapter 12.58, “Idling Of Vehicles”, of this title;

      3.   Chapter 12.64, "City Parking Permit Program", of this title;

      4.   Chapter 12.68, "High School Parking Lots", of this title;

      5.   Chapter 12.76, "Pedestrians", of this title, except for sections 12.76.045 and 12.76.050 of this title; and

      6.   Chapter 12.92, "Vehicle Weight And Tire Restrictions", of this title.

   C.   Misdemeanors: The following violations of this title shall be class B misdemeanors:

      1.   Sections 12.16.010 through 12.16.120 of this title;

      2.   Sections 12.24.016 and 12.24.018 of this title, regarding driving without owner's and operator's security;

      3.   Section 12.24.070, "Drinking Alcoholic Beverages In Vehicles", of this title;

      4.   Section 12.24.080, "Intoxicated Persons In Or About Vehicles", of this title;

      5.   Section 12.24.100, "Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs And Intoxicants Prohibited; Penalties", of this title;

      6.   Section 12.24.120, "Class B Misdemeanor; Alcohol And Controlled Substance Related Driving Prohibited While Driving Privilege Denied, Suspended, Disqualified, Or Revoked; Penalty", of this title;

      7.   Section 12.52.350, "Reckless Driving; Prohibited", of this title;

      8.   Subsection 12.52.355B of this title;

      9.   Chapter 12.88, "Vehicle Noise Standards", of this title;

      10.   Chapter 12.89, "Other Noise Prohibitions", of this title;

      11.   Chapter 12.96, "Impoundment Of Vehicles", of this title. (Ord. 21-03 § 2, 2003: Ord. 62-02 § 7, 2002: Ord. 29-02 § 13, 2002)

12.12.020: POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS; AUTHORITY:

No person shall fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of an officer of the police or fire department, in their capacity as such officer. Failure to comply with the vehicle or pedestrian duties set forth at section 12.44.220 of this title shall constitute a violation of this section. (Ord. 31-00 § 6, 2000: prior code title 46, art. 3 § 76)

12.12.030: PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT ON STREETS:

   A.   The provisions of this title shall apply to the driver of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States government, this state or any political subdivision thereof, and it is unlawful for such driver to violate any of the provisions of this title, except as otherwise permitted herein.

   B.   Unless specifically made applicable, the provisions of this title shall not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles and other equipment while actually engaged in authorized work upon the surface of the street or upon wires immediately above the surface of the street, but shall apply to such persons, teams, vehicles and equipment when traveling to or from such work. (Prior code title 46, art. 3 § 79)