Chapter 10.04
MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS

Sections:

10.04.010    Inattentive driving.

10.04.010 Inattentive driving.

A. It shall constitute a traffic infraction for any person to operate a motor vehicle in an inattentive manner over and along the streets of the city.

B. For the purpose of this section, to “operate in an inattentive manner” means the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner which evidences a lack of the degree of attentiveness required to safely operate the vehicle under prevailing conditions, including but not limited to the nature and condition of the roadway, presence of other traffic, presence of pedestrians and weather conditions.

C. The infraction of operating a motor vehicle in an inattentive manner shall constitute a lesser offense than, but be included in, the offense of operating a vehicle in a negligent manner, and shall be subject to a civil penalty as may be fixed by the court not to exceed $250.00. (Ord. 765 § 2, 1996; Ord. 697 § 1, 1992).