§ 70.02 PURPOSE OF CODE.

   The purpose of the regulations prescribed by this traffic code is to ensure to the people the maximum use and benefit of the public streets of the city and yet retain the maximum degree of safety to prevent injury to person and property.

(1998 Code, § 118-2)

§ 70.03 AUTHORITY OF OFFICERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT TO DIRECT TRAFFIC.

   Officers of the Fire Department, when at the scene of a fire, may direct or assist the police in directing traffic thereat or in the immediate vicinity.

(1998 Code, § 118-3)

§ 70.04 RIDING ON PORTION OF VEHICLE NOT INTENDED FOR PASSENGERS.

   No person shall ride on any vehicle upon any portion thereof not designated or intended for the use of passengers. This provision shall not apply to any employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty or to persons riding within truck bodies in space intended for merchandise.

(1998 Code, § 118-4) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 70.05 RIDING MOTORCYCLES.

   A person operating a motorcycle shall not ride other than upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto or carry any other person, nor shall any other person ride upon the motorcycle other than upon a firmly attached seat to the rear or the side of the operator.

(1998 Code, § 118-5) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 70.06 BOARDING OR ALIGHTING FROM MOVING VEHICLES.

   No person shall board or alight from any vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.

(1998 Code, § 118-6) Penalty, see § 10.99