Chapter 9.48
PEDESTRIAN INTERFERENCE
Sections:
9.48.030 Pedestrian interference.
9.48.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for vehicular and pedestrian traffic safety. (Ord. 2725 § 2 (part), 2020)
9.48.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases are defined and shall be construed as set forth in this section, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context clearly indicates a different intention. The definitions of words and phrases used in this chapter that are not specifically defined in this section shall be their common meaning.
A. “Obstruct(s) pedestrian or vehicular traffic” means to walk, stand, sit, lie, or place an object in such a manner as to block passage by another person or a vehicle, or to require another person or a driver of a vehicle to take evasive action to avoid physical contact. Acts authorized as an exercise of one’s constitutional right to picket or to legally protest and acts authorized by a permit issued by the city shall not constitute obstruction of pedestrian or vehicular traffic under this chapter.
B. “Vehicle” means any motor vehicle, motorcycle, moped, motor-driven cycle, bicycle, or any other wheeled recreational device as defined in SMC 10.57.020 that is legally operated in the roadway. (Ord. 2725 § 2 (part), 2020)
9.48.030 Pedestrian interference.
A person is guilty of pedestrian interference if he or she intentionally interrupts or obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic. (Ord. 2725 § 2 (part), 2020)
9.48.050 Penalty.
A violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, a person is subject to a penalty of up to $1,000, or jailed for up to 90 days, or both. (Ord. 2725 § 2 (part), 2020)