CHAPTER 70: TRAFFIC CODES ADOPTED
Section
Uniform Traffic Code
   70.01   Code, amendments and revisions adopted
   70.02   References in Code
   70.03   Notice to be published
Michigan Vehicle Code
   70.15   Code adopted
   70.16   Reference to statutory provision
   70.17   Reference in code
   70.18   Notice to be published
Drunk Driving
   70.20   Code adopted
 
   70.99   Penalty
Cross-reference:
   Parking, see Ch. 71
   Snowmobiles, see Ch. 74
   Traffic regulations, see Ch. 75
UNIFORM TRAFFIC CODE
§ 70.01 CODE, AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS ADOPTED.
   The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships and Villages as promulgated by the Director of the State Department of State Police pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, Public Act 306 of 1969, being M.C.L. §§ 24.201 to 24.328 and made effective October 30, 2002, and all future amendments and revisions to the Uniform Traffic Code when they are promulgated and effective in this state are incorporated by reference.
(1988 Code, § 10.10100) (Ord. passed 10-21-1968; Ord. passed 6-6-1977; Ord. passed 9-5-1979; Ord. passed 12-16-2002)
§ 70.02 REFERENCES IN CODE.
   References in the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships and Villages to a GOVERNMENTAL UNIT shall mean the Village of Sebewaing.
(1988 Code, § 10.10101) (Ord. passed 10-21-1968; Ord. passed 6-6-1977; Ord. passed 9-5-1979; Ord. passed 12-16-2002)
§ 70.03 NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED.
   The Village Clerk shall publish this subchapter in the manner required by law and shall publish at the same time a notice stating the purpose of the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships and Villages and the fact that a complete copy of the code is available to the public at the office of the Clerk for inspection.
(1988 Code, § 10.10102) (Ord. passed 10-21-1968; Ord. passed 6-6-1977; Ord. passed 9-5-1979; Ord. passed 12-16-2002)
MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE
§ 70.15 CODE ADOPTED.
   The Michigan Vehicle Code, Public Act 300 of 1949, being M.C.L. §§ 257.1 to 257.923 is adopted by reference.
(Ord. passed 5-15-2000)
§ 70.16 REFERENCE TO STATUTORY PROVISION.
   A violation of the Michigan Vehicle Code written under this subchapter shall be cited as VOC followed by the applicable section number of the Michigan Vehicle Code.
(Ord. passed 5-15-2000)
§ 70.17 REFERENCE IN CODE.
   Reference in the Michigan Vehicle Code to LOCAL AUTHORITIES shall mean the Village of Sebewaing.
(Ord. passed 5-15-2000)
§ 70.18 NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED.
   The village shall publish this subchapter in the manner required by law and shall publish at the same time a notice stating the purpose of the Michigan Vehicle Code and further that a complete copy of the code is available to the public for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk.
(Ord. passed 5-15-2000)
DRUNK DRIVING
§ 70.20 CODE ADOPTED.
   The village hereby adopts Section 625(1)(c) of the Michigan Vehicle Code, Public Act 300 of 1949, being M.C.L. § 257.625, pursuant to Public Acts 9 and 10 of 2012, Sec. (k).
(Ord. passed 3-19-2012; Ord. passed 1-21-2013)
§ 70.99 PENALTY.
   (A)   The penalties provided by the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships and Villages are adopted by reference.
   (B)   The penalties provided by the Michigan Vehicle Code are adopted by reference; provided, however, that the village may not enforce any provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code for which the maximum period of imprisonment is greater than 93 days.
   (C)   A person found guilty of violating § 70.20 is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by one or more of the following:
      (1)   Community service for not more than 360 hours.
      (2)   Imprisonment for not more than 180 days.
      (3)   A fine of not less than $200 or more than $700.
(Ord. passed 5-15-2000; Ord. passed 12-16-2002; Ord. passed 3-19-2012; Ord. passed 1-21-2013)