Article 34-1 . IN GENERAL

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

34-1 Title.

This article and the provisions of the Michigan Vehicle Code adopted by reference herein shall become part of the "charter township of Port Huron traffic code ordinance."

(Ord. No. 216, 12-7-2009; Ord. No. 216A, 7-2-2012)

34-2 Adoption of Uniform Traffic Code by reference.

The Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, and Villages as promulgated by the Director of the Michigan Department of State Police pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969, Public Act 306 of 1969, as amended (MCL 24.201 et seq.) and made effective October 30, 2002, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein. All references in said Uniform Traffic Code to a "governmental unit" shall mean "charter township of Port Huron."

A complete copy of the Uniform Traffic Code shall be maintained in and is available for inspection by the public at reasonable times in the office of the township clerk.

(Ord. No. 97, § 1, 9-17-1979; Ord. 216, 12-7-2009)

34-3 Adoption of provisions of Michigan Vehicle Code by reference.

The following provisions of the Michigan Vehicle Code, Public Act 300 of 1949, as amended (MCL 257.1 et seq.) are hereby adopted or readopted by reference:

(1) Chapter I (Words and Phrases Defined): MCL 257.1 to 257.82.

(2) Chapter II (Administration, Registration): MCL 257.225, 257.228, 257.243, 257.244, 257.255, and 257.256.

(3) Chapter III (Operator’s and Chauffeur’s License): MCL 257.310e, 257.311, 257.312a, 257.324, 257.325, 257.326, and 257.328.

(4) Chapter VI (Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws): MCL 257.601 to 257.601b, 257.602 to 257.606, 257.611 to 257.616, 257.617a to 257.622, 257.624a to 257.624b, 257.625 (except felony provisions), 257.625a, 257.625m, 257.626 to 257.626b, 257.627 to 257.627b, 257.629b, 257.631 to 257.632, 257.634 to 257.645, 257.647 to 257.655, 257.656 to 257.662, 257.667 to 257.675d, 257.676 to 257.682b, 257.683 to 257.710e, 257.716 to 257.724.

(5) Chapter VIII (License Offenses): MCL 257.904 to 257.904a, 257.904d, 257.904e, 257.905.

A copy of the Michigan Vehicle Code shall be maintained in and may be reviewed, at reasonable times, in the office of the township clerk.

(Ord. No. 97, § 1, 9-17-1979; Ord. 216, 12-7-2009; Ord. No. 216A, 7-2-2012)

State law reference—Authority to adopt the Michigan vehicle code by reference, MCL 42.23.

34-4 Adoption of the Motor Carrier Safety Act.

The Motor Carrier Safety Act, Public Act No. 181 of 1963 (MCL 480.11 et seq.), is hereby adopted by reference, as if fully set forth in this chapter. All references in said Motor Carrier Safety Act to a "governmental unit" shall mean charter township of Port Huron.

(Ord. 216, 12-7-2009)

34-5 Adoption of other state laws by reference.

The following provisions of state law are hereby adopted by reference:

(1) Section 3102 of the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956, Public Act 218 of 1956, as amended, pertaining to required insurance (MCL 500.3102).

(2) Subchapter 6 of Part 811 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended, pertaining to off-road vehicles (MCL 324.81101 to 324.81147).

(3) Part 821 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Public Act 451 of 1994, as amended, pertaining to snowmobiles (MCL 324.82101 to 324.82158).

(4) Section 703 of the Michigan Liquor Control Act, Public Act 58 of 1998, as amended, pertaining to minors and alcoholic liquor (MCL 436.1703).

A complete copy of the above state laws shall be maintained in and is available for inspection by the public at reasonable times in the office of the township clerk.

(Ord. 216, 12-7-2009)

34-6. Truck traffic.

(a) Regulation. Truck traffic on Minnesota Road between Ravenswood Road on the south and Dove Road on the north is prohibited.

(b) Exception. This section shall not be interpreted to restrict the use of Minnesota Road for approved temporary detours by the county road commission or the township when deemed necessary.

(Ord. No. 194, § 2, 2-7-2000. Formerly 34-3)

34-7 Penalties.

The penalties provided by the provisions of the state laws hereinabove adopted by reference are hereby adopted as the penalties for violations of the corresponding provisions of this article.