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Vinita, OK Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of VINITA OKLAHOMA
ORDINANCES PENDING CODIFICATION
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
TITLE 3 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS
TITLE 4 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 5 POLICE REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 7 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 8 PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 9 BUILDING REGULATIONS
TITLE 10 ZONING REGULATIONS
TITLE 11 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TITLE 12 FLOOD CONTROL
TITLE 6
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 1
STATE TRAFFIC LAWS; GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION:
6-1-1: State Law Adopted
6-1-2: Insurance; Security Verification
6-1-3: Accidents
6-1-4: Speed Regulations
6-1-5: Seat Belts
6-1-6: Following Fire Apparatus; Crossing Hose
6-1-7: Funeral Processions; Parades
6-1-8: Driving On Sidewalks; Safety Zones
6-1-9: Starting Parked Vehicle
6-1-10: Limitations On Backing
6-1-11: Opening And Closing Vehicle Doors
6-1-12: Obstructing Driver's View Or Driving Mechanism
6-1-13: Clinging To Vehicles
6-1-14: Controlled Access
6-1-15: Boarding Or Alighting From Vehicles
6-1-16: Unlawful Riding
6-1-17: Railroad Trains Blocking Streets
6-1-18: Dangerous Objects In Streets
6-1-19: Unlawful Turning, U-Turns
6-1-20: Mail Vehicles Exempted
6-1-21: Penalties; Procedure On Arrest
6-1-22: Release Upon Posting Bond
6-1-23: Municipal Court Sessions
6-1-1: STATE LAW ADOPTED:
   A.   State Law Adopted: The provisions of title 47 of Oklahoma Statutes, as amended from time to time, be and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated within the penal code of the city of Vinita by reference as though wholly set out herein.
   B.   Penalty Provisions: The fine and penalty provisions provided in said title 47 of Oklahoma Statutes, be and the same are hereby excepted herefrom, and there is substituted therefor the fine and penalty provisions heretofore provided by the ordinances, rules and regulations of the city, as to similar offenses; provided further, that in the event that no fine or penalty for an offense described in said title 47 has heretofore been provided by the city, such penalty shall be that provided by subsection 6-1-21G of this chapter. (1986 Code § 20-1)
6-1-2: INSURANCE; SECURITY VERIFICATION:
   A.   Possession Of Security Verification Form: Every operator of a motor vehicle registered in this state shall, while operating or using such vehicle within the city, carry either an operator's or an owner's security verification form issued by a carrier, provided the operator is not excluded from coverage thereon; or an equivalent form issued by the state department of public safety, reflecting liability coverage. (1986 Code § 20-34; amd. 2005 Code)
   B.   Failure To Comply; Penalty: An owner or operator who fails to comply with the compulsory insurance law of this state, or who fails to produce for inspection a valid and current security verification form or equivalent form which has been issued by the state department of public safety upon request of any peace officer, representative of said department of public safety or other authorized person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine as set forth in subsection 1-9-12A of this code. (1986 Code § 20-35; amd. 2005 Code)
   C.   Suspension Or Deferral Of Sentence: A sentence imposed for a violation of 47 Oklahoma Statutes section 7-600 et seq., may be suspended or deferred in whole or part by the court. (1986 Code § 20-36)
   D.   Dismissal Of Charge Upon Proof Of Insurance: Any person producing proof in court that a current security verification form or equivalent form which has been issued by the department reflecting liability coverage for such person was in force at the time of the alleged offense shall be entitled to dismissal of such charge. (1986 Code § 20-37)
   E.   Notice To Department: Upon conviction, bond forfeiture or deferral of sentence, the court clerk shall forward an abstract to the state department of public safety within ten (10) days reflecting the action taken by the court. (1986 Code § 20-38; amd. 2005 Code)
6-1-3: ACCIDENTS:
   A.   Damage To Vehicle:
      1.   The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident or as close thereto as possible, but shall forthwith return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of such accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of subsection B of this section.
      2.   Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
      3.   Any person failing to stop or comply with said requirement under such circumstances shall be guilty of an offense. (1986 Code § 20-147)
   B.   Giving Information; Rendering Aid: The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in damage to any vehicle which is driven or attended by any person shall give his correct name, address, and registration number of the vehicle he is driving, and shall, upon request and if available, exhibit his operator's or chauffeur's license to the driver, occupant of or person attending any vehicle collided with. (1986 Code § 20-148)
   C.   Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle: The driver of any vehicle which collides with any vehicle which is unattended shall immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of such vehicle of the correct name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or shall leave in a conspicuous place in or on the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle doing the striking and a statement of the circumstances thereof. (1986 Code § 20-149)
   D.   Report Of Accident:
      1.   The driver of a vehicle which is in any manner involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of any persons or in which it is apparent that damage to one vehicle or other property is in excess of three hundred dollars ($300.00) shall, as soon as practicable, report such accident to a police officer or to the police department.
      2.   Making out a written report of the accident in the office of the police department as soon as practicable after the accident, to be forwarded to the department of public safety of the state, in accordance with law, shall also be deemed compliance with this section. (1986 Code § 20-13; amd. 2005 Code)
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