Chapter 10.03 ADOPTION OF STATE MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE

Chapter 10.03
ADOPTION OF STATE MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE

Sections:

10.03.030 Disposition of traffic fines and forfeitures.

10.03.050 Filing of ordinance adopted by this chapter.

10.03.010 Adoption by reference.

The “Washington Model Traffic Ordinance” Chapter 308-330 WAC, hereinafter referred to as the “MTO,” is adopted by reference as the traffic ordinance of the city as if set forth in full. (Ord. 95-20 § 1(part), 1995).

10.03.020 Sections not adopted.

The following sections of the MTO are not adopted by reference and are expressly deleted: WAC 308-330-500, 308-330-505, 308-330-510, 308-330-515, 308-330-520, 308-330-525 and 308-330-530. (Ord. 95-20 § 1(part), 1995).

10.03.030 Disposition of traffic fines and forfeitures.

All fines or forfeitures collected upon conviction or upon the forfeiture of bail of any person charged for the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be paid into the general fund of the city. (Ord. 95-20 § 1(part), 1995).

10.03.040 Official misconduct.

Failure, refusal or neglect on the part of any judicial or other officer or employee receiving or having custody of any such fine or forfeiture of bail, either before or after a deposit in the general fund, to comply with the provisions of Section 10.03.030, shall constitute misconduct in office and shall be grounds for removal therefrom, provided appropriate removal action is taken pursuant to state law relating to removal of public officials. (Ord. 95-20 § 1(part), 1995).

10.03.050 Filing of ordinance adopted by this chapter.

Incident to the adoption of the MTO by reference by this chapter, copies of the text of the adopted MTO and of other adopted statutes shall be filed as required by RCW 35A.12.140 for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 95-20 § 1(part), 1995).