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For the purpose of regulating traffic on the streets, alleys, and thoroughfares of the city, there is hereby adopted the state Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, codified as article 6701d, Vernon’s Annotated Civil Statutes, and all other state motor vehicle laws, which act and laws, together with the provisions contained in this chapter, shall be controlling in the regulation of traffic in the city. A violation of said act or any state motor vehicle law for which the municipal court has jurisdiction shall constitute and be punishable as a violation of this Code of Ordinances.
Editor’s note–Since adoption of this provision, the regulations contained in the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways (V.T.C.S., article 6701d) have been recodified and are now located in V.T.C.A., Transportation Code.
(1989 Code, ch. 9, sec. 3)
It shall be unlawful for any person to organize, encourage, or participate in any demonstration, procession or parade which occupies, marches or proceeds in or along any street, alley, sidewalk, or any other public place in the city except with permission of the city council.
(1989 Code, ch. 9, sec. 2)
(a) 
Authorized.
The private automobiles of the active members in good standing of the city volunteer fire department, when such vehicles are being operated by such member in response to an emergency call, are hereby designated as authorized emergency vehicles of the city volunteer fire department, and in the performance of such official acts in the operation of such vehicle such member shall be entitled to the rights, privileges and benefits conferred or set forth under the laws of the state regarding such emergency vehicles, as now or hereafter existing, subject to the requirements of subsection (b) hereof.
(b) 
Lamps and sirens.
Such vehicle shall be equipped with at least one (1) lighted lamp exhibiting red light visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the front of such vehicle. In addition thereto, such vehicle may be further equipped with a siren, whistle or bell, capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet and of a type approved by the state department of transportation. Provided, however, that such red light, siren, whistle or bell shall not be used except when such vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call. The red light required hereby shall at all times be maintained in good working order.
(c) 
Card or certificate.
Upon compliance with the requirements of subsection (b) hereof by such member, the city secretary shall issue or cause to be issued to such member a card or certificate evidencing the designation of such vehicle as an authorized emergency vehicle, which card shall show upon its face the name of such member and the license number of the vehicle so designated, and which card shall be valid for a period of not to exceed one (1) year from the date of its issuance. Should such vehicle be sold, traded or otherwise disposed of by the owner/member, and another vehicle acquired by such member, such member shall, within ten (10) days thereafter, advise the city secretary of such fact, surrendering his old card and certificate, and upon compliance with the provisions hereof shall be entitled to receive a card or certificate of designation as to such substitute vehicle. Failure to comply with this provision shall render such certificate or card void. It shall be the duty of the chief of the city volunteer fire department, upon the death, dismissal, suspension or resignation of any member holding such a card or certificate, to immediately procure same and surrender same to the city secretary for cancellation. The chief shall at all times maintain an up-to-date roster of the members of the city volunteer fire department, a copy of which he shall furnish to the city secretary.
(d) 
Cancellation of designation.
Any member of the city volunteer fire department who shall violate any of the provisions hereof, or who operates his vehicle in response to emergency calls in such a reckless manner as to constitute a disregard for the safety of other persons using the streets or highways, may, by vote of the city council, have the emergency vehicle designation of his automobile suspended for such time as the city council shall direct, or permanently cancelled, and shall thereupon be required to surrender to the city secretary his card or certificate of designation and to remove the emergency equipment from such vehicle.
(1989 Code, ch. 9, sec. 8)
(a) 
Skateboards.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride, operate or propel a skateboard on streets, sidewalks, or on any other surface at any place within an area bounded by Hill Street, Fox Street, Main Street and Mustang Street in the city, including sidewalks on both sides of the above-named streets.
(b) 
Bicycles and scooters.
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle or scooter of any type on sidewalks within an area bounded by Hill Street, Fox Street, Main Street, and Mustang Street in the city, including sidewalks on both sides of the above-named streets.
(1989 Code, ch. 9, sec. 10)
(a) 
Throwing objects from motor vehicle.
It shall be unlawful for any person to throw any object from a moving vehicle within the city limits.
(b) 
Throwing objects at motor vehicle.
It shall be unlawful for any person to throw any object at a motor vehicle within the city limits.
(c) 
Standing in motor vehicle.
It shall be unlawful for any person to stand up on the bed of a truck or to stand up on any other motor vehicle while said truck or motor vehicle is in motion within the city limits.
(d) 
Passengers throwing objects.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate a motor vehicle with a passenger in or on said motor vehicle who is throwing any object from said motor vehicle within the city limits.
(e) 
Penalty.
Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined as provided for in section 1.01.009 of the Code of Ordinances of the city.
(1989 Code, ch. 1, sec. 18)
(a) 
The city council hereby restricts the use of any motor brake within the city in an attempt to reduce noise, prevent destruction of pavement at intersections, and facilitate lower speeds within the city traffic corridors.
(b) 
This section shall be strictly enforced by the police department.
(c) 
Any person violating this section may be cited, and upon conviction thereof shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor for each offense.
(Ordinance 101706A, secs. 1–3, adopted 10/17/06)