Chapter 10.04
TRAFFIC CODE1
Sections:
10.04.010 Adoption by reference.
10.04.020 MTO sections deleted.
10.04.050 Traffic infractions.
10.04.010 Adoption by reference.
The “Washington Model Traffic Ordinance (MTO),” Chapter 308-330 WAC, with the exceptions of those sections thereof described in LMC 10.04.020, is adopted by reference by the city as if fully set forth. [Ord. 1044 § 1, 1997.]
10.04.020 MTO sections deleted.
The following sections of the MTO are not adopted by reference and are expressly deleted: WAC 308-330-500 through 308-330-540 inclusive. [Ord. 1044 § 2, 1997.]
10.04.030 Traffic engineer.
The Leavenworth director of public works is appointed traffic engineer to exercise the powers and duties as described in the MTO. [Ord. 1044 § 3, 1997.]
10.04.050 Traffic infractions.
A. Failure to perform any act required or the performance of any act prohibited by ordinances of the city relating to traffic, including parking, standing, stopping and pedestrian offenses, is designated as a traffic infraction and may not be classified as a criminal offense except for those offenses defined in RCW 46.63.020 which may be classified as criminal offenses.
B. The Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction (IRLJ) adopted by order of the Washington State Supreme Court and in effect presently in the state, together with any changes, amendments or modifications to said rules approved by the Washington State Supreme Court and effective hereafter are hereby adopted by reference for the city municipal court and are incorporated herein by this reference. Three copies of the Infraction Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction and any additions or modifications thereto shall be kept on file with the city clerk-treasurer. [Ord. 1203 § 12, 2003; Ord. 705 § 1, 1982; Ord. 681 §§ 1, 2, 1981.]
For statutory provisions regarding motor vehicles, see RCW Title 46.
Prior history: Ords. 806 and 1026.