Chapter 10.05
ADOPTION OF STATE TRAFFIC CODE
Sections:
10.05.010 Traffic code adopted.
Prior legislation: Prior Code Ch. 8-1, Ord. 90-2.
10.05.010 Traffic code adopted.
A. The Utah Traffic Rules and Regulations 2000 compiled, prepared, and published as a code in book form by the Utah Department of Public Safety, three copies of which have been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the recorder, is hereby approved and adopted as the traffic code for this municipality.
B. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references in the Utah Traffic Rules and Regulations 2000 to:
1. “The State Road Commission” shall mean this city and its officers, departments, agencies and agents.
2. “Local authorities” shall mean the city council of this municipality.
3. “The Department of Public Safety of the state of Utah” shall mean the chief of police of this city or his agent.
4. “Magistrate” shall mean the justice of the peace or judge of this city. [Ord. 2000-1 § 1; Ord. 98-6 § 1; Ord. 91-6 § 1].
10.05.020 Citation of code.
Where a citation or complaint is issued, it shall be sufficient to use the number of the Utah Code followed by “the ordinances of Helper” to show the section of the ordinance of the city which has been violated. [Ord. 2000-1 § 2; Ord. 98-6 § 2; Ord. 91-6 § 2].
10.05.030 Penalties.
Any person violating, causing or permitting a violation of any provision of this chapter or the provisions adopted or incorporated by reference shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by a jail sentence not to exceed six months, or both. [Ord. 2000-1 § 3; Ord. 98-6 § 3; Ord. 91-6 § 3].